Background
ABALAKOV, Vitaliy was born in 1906.
ABALAKOV, Vitaliy was born in 1906.
Graduated Moscow Chemical Technology Institute.
S. late 1920's has engaged in mountain climbing. Late 1930's climbed the Khanc Tengri. During this expedition froze left foot and fingers on both hands.
1958 accomplished a number of very difficult ascents in the Pamirs.