Olympic torch lit on Russia's highest point Mount Elbrus

Updated : 03-Feb-2014

Olympic torch was lit in Russia on 1 February 2014 at its highest point on the western peak of Mount Elbrus, the highest peak of Russia.

The torch was lit by two experienced mountain climbers at a height of 5642 meters above sea level.

Important to note :

Winter Olympic Games in Sochi will start on 7 February 2014.