Pogranotryad in Nalchik issues permits at Kabardinskaya street 192. This sounds easy but Russian bureaucracy will probably force you to stay in Nalchik for a few days if you try it as a foreigner. It is best to do it through an agency. Prielbrusie National Park permit. No strict system exists for obtaining this permit.
Prices are negotiable.
Park offices are located in Elbrus village. Generally hotels arrange registration. If OVIR officials catch an unregistered climber the fine can be very high - but negotiable. Please email us using email link above.