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Gli alpinisti di Stalin. Evgenij e Vitalij Abalakov fra alpinismo di regime e terrore di massa

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Gli alpinisti di Stalin. Evgenij e Vitalij Abalakov fra alpinismo di regime e terrore di massa

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Editor's Note:
Orfani siberiani, Vitalij ed Evgenij Abalakov praticarono l'alpinismo fin da ragazzini e, muovendosi fra il Caucaso e l'Asia centrale, salirono tutte le vette più significative arrivando a conquistare, negli anni Trenta del Novecento, gli inviolati Pik Lenin (7134 metri, ora picco Ibn Sina) e Pik Stalin (7495 metri, ora picco Ismail Samani) nel Pamir. Ma in un mondo in cui anche l'alpinismo faceva parte dell'ideologia ed era un mezzo di propaganda, di conquista militare e di rivalsa politica, Vitalij, come tante altre figure di spicco negli ambiti più svariati, finì per trovarsi stritolato nella macchina delle purghe staliniane. Ingegnere e direttore della scuola per alpinismo di Adyl-Su, nel febbraio 1938 venne arrestato con l'incredibile accusa di «avere ostacolato l'alpinismo di massa per riservarne la pratica solo a pochi eletti». Altrettanto incredibile è il fatto che venisse poi liberato, senza troppe spiegazioni, nel 1940. A causa delle menomazioni subite durante le sue spedizioni e le torture inflitte in carcere non poté arruolarsi per difendere la patria dall'aggressione hitleriana, come invece fece il fratello Evgenij, in quegli anni all'apice della sua fama come scultore, alpinista ed eroe del regime. Nel dopoguerra Evgenij ricominciò a scalare, sognando di conquistare l'Everest ma morirà nel 1948 in un banale – quanto per alcuni misterioso – incidente domestico. E anche Vitalij riprese la via delle montagne a capo della squadra di alpinismo agonistico Spartak, che per sedici anni compì spedizioni senza incidenti né vittime vincendo le competizioni sportive più prestigiose, il tutto sotto la guida di un ex prigioniero politico che aveva subito l'amputazione di venti falangi, ma che continuò a credere nell'alpinismo come scuola di vita improntata agli ideali comunisti. Oggi le sculture di Evgenij sono disseminate nei territori dell'ex Unione Sovietica, mentre Vitalij Abalakov ha dato il nome a una tecnica di discesa su ghiaccio, tutt'ora usata, e a tanti attrezzi da lui progettati e prodotti. Eppure della storia avventurosa e straordinaria dei più famosi alpinisti sovietici della loro generazione si sapeva ben poco, prima che Cédric Gras la ricostruisse, fra ricerche sul campo e documentazione recuperata negli archivi del KGB, in questo libro, vincitore del premio Albert Londres, che insieme alla vita dei due fratelli racconta la storia dell'Unione Sovietica attraverso il prisma delle nevi eterne.

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Length 256 Pages
Language Ita
Imprint Corbaccio
Released May 27, 2020
Identifier (ISBN) 78156616
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Deborah Harris April 28, 2024
"It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Stephanie Reyes
Stephanie Reyes September 29, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Jacob Scott
Jacob Scott March 11, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
John Sanchez
John Sanchez October 14, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Susan Rodriguez
Susan Rodriguez March 23, 2025
"I find myself somewhat conflicted. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Stephanie Scott
Stephanie Scott February 16, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading."
Anthony Harris
Anthony Harris July 08, 2024
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Patricia Thomas
Patricia Thomas October 20, 2024
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
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