This document describes a trip to Mount Elbrus in Russia in August 2003. It mentions that Russia has the largest forests in the world, covering 44.7% of its land, dominated by larch, spruce, pine, and birch trees. The document then details traveling from Moscow to Saint Petersburg, visiting national treasures and gardens, and traveling to Mount Elbrus where summit conditions included a whiteout so no pictures were taken. It concludes with returning to Moscow and discussing life there before saying goodbye to Russia.