Mikhail Khergiani

Mikhail Khergiani
Undated portrait of Khergiani
Born(1932-03-20)20 March 1932
Mestia, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic
Died4 July 1969(1969-07-04) (aged 37)
Monte Civetta, Italy
Occupationmountaineer

Mikhail Vissarionovich Khergiani (Georgian: მიხეილ ხერგიანი, Russian: Михаил Виссарионович Хергиани, born Chumlian Minan Khergiani, 20 March 1932 – 4 July 1969) was a Georgian mountaineer. He was a seven-time national champion climber who earned the nickname the "Tiger of the Cliffs"[a] for his ability to rapidly attack difficult routes.[1][2][3] He was named an Honoured Master of Sport of the USSR in 1963 for his achievements.[4]


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  1. ^ Burkov, B. (1966). Visa to the USSR: From the Baltic to Sakhalin, 70,000 [kilometres In] 365 [days. Novosti Press Agency.
  2. ^ "Mikheil Khergiani – 85". folk.gov.ge. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
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  4. ^ "Museum of Michael Khergiani | Georgia Travel". georgia.travel. Retrieved 30 April 2020.