

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
In August-September 2007 took place a speleological expedition to the deepest cave of the world Krubera. In the study in the cave has been installed a new depth record - 2191 m, which holds to this day. To achieve this goal cavers Ukrainian Speleological Association worked in a cave for 30 days, sleeping in underground camps. Currently, the maximum recorded depth of the cave is located in the siphon, which has not been investigated to the end.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
Tracking with stuff to the base camp of expedition.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
The base camp of expedition.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
Preparation of cavers to stay in the cave for one month.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
The cave entrance is located at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
In order to avoid ingress of water into the tacklesacks, have to tie them with the utmost care.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
Removal of debris left by previous expeditions. The depth of approx. 1400 m.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
Repair of telephone cable.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
The underground camp at a depth of 1400 m.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
The main work of cavers is transportation of stuff (food, aqualungs) at the bottom of the cave. Dragging tacklesacks through narrow passages takes a lot of effort.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007
The well cave depth of 70 m.

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007

Arabika Massif, Abkhazia, 2007