After two unsuccessful attempts (1976,1977) and thirteen days spent on the wall team of nine climbers for the first time has reached the top through the center of the south wall.
After two unsuccessful attempts (1976,1977), Khrichtchatyi and his team of nine climbers reached the top of the Communism Peak-south face. They spent 13 days on the wall and were the first team to reach the top through the center of the south wall.