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Which mountain is the highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains?

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Snow-covered peaks and ridges of the Caucasus Mountains in Russia stretch across the landscape under a pale sky. — Caucasus Caucasus Mountains in Russia.

The highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains is Mount Elbrus. Located in southwestern Russia, this extinct volcano features twin cones, with its highest point reaching an elevation of 18,510 feet (5,642 metres).1