The 95th Anniversary Flag of the University at the Top of Kilimanjaro

On January 25, 2025, the 95th anniversary flag of the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) was raised at the highest mountain point in Africa, Uhuru Peak of the Kilimanjaro volcano. Among the climbers there were the head of the Gubkin University tourist club Alexander Kukhtinov and a graduate of group RG-14-07 Vladislav Ikonnikov.

Kilimanjaro is part of the prestigious "7 Summits" program, which unites the highest mountain points of all parts of the world.

The ascent took place in northeastern Tanzania along the Machame route in seven days. It started in the tropical forest on the southern slopes of the volcano and, passing through all climatic zones, converged with the Lemosho and Umbwe routes in the Barranco camp at an altitude of 3900 meters. Above is the Arctic zone and a real glacier on the equator.

The ascent became part of the "10 Years of Victories" program, which the tourist club's active members started in the year of the 90th anniversary of Gubkin University. The program has currently climbed the following peaks:
– 2020 – Elbrus East (Russia, route from the north);
– 2021 – Elbrus West (Russia, route from the south);
– 2022 – Avachinsky Volcano (Russia, Kamchatka);
– 2022 – Ararat (Turkey);
– 2023 – Kazbek (Georgia, route from the south);
– 2024 – Kilimanjaro and Elbrus;
– 2025 – Kilimanjaro.

During the 2025 season, preparations for the ascent of Lobuche Peak (6119 meters_ in Nepal will continue, and another ascent of Elbrus will also take place.

Employees and students of the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) who have undergone special training as part of the activities of the Gubkin University Tourist Club can take part in the ascents.