Biography of Roman Gorodishchenskii
Roman Gorodishchenskii
Roman Gorodishchenskii is a professional mountain expert with over 15 years of experience in avalanche safety, technical rescue, and alpine guiding. He holds elite international certifications, including training from the Canadian Avalanche Association and the RMGA, specializing in risk management systems such as Gazex. He has led critical operations at prestigious ski resorts like Rosa Khutor and expeditions in the Caucasus, the Alps, and South America. His profile combines the scientific rigor of hydrometeorology with the operational skills of an advanced rescuer and mountain guide.
Curriculum Vitae of Roman Gorodishchenskii
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- Avalanche Safety Specialist and High-Mountain Risk Management Expert.
- Based in Florianópolis, Brazil | Russia, Krasnodar Region (Available for international operations).
- Contact: +55 48 996381316 | gorodischenskiy@gmail.com
- Hydrometeorology Technician: Specialized in snowpack analysis, Tuapse Technical University.
- Avalanche Operations Level 1: Elite international certification by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA).
- Professional Mountain Guide: Aspirant member of the KMGA (Kyrgyzstan) and graduate of the Russian Mountain Guide School (RMGA).
- Mountaineering Instructor (Category 3, UIAA): Advanced training in climbing techniques and safety according to international standards.
- Avalanche Control Engineer: Operations Chief at Rosa Khutor Resort (2018 – Present), managing safety for critical infrastructure.
- Professional Rescuer: Member of the Elite Rescue Unit at Rosa Khutor (2012 – 2014) and specialist in Gazex avalanche mitigation systems.
- Monitoring Technician: Responsible for avalanche and mudflow surveillance at SCGMS CHAM (Aibga Station).
- Russian Avalanche Center Instructor: Certified trainer in risk assessment and snow disaster mitigation.
- Advanced Mountain Rescue: Advanced technical rescue training taught by Kirk Mauthner.
- Industrial Alpinist: Professional certification for high-risk work at heights and rope access.
- Candidate for Master of Sports: Russian national recognition for achievements in technical mountaineering.
- Exploration and First Ascents: First ascent of a new route on the East Face of the Grandes Jorasses (Alps, 2016).
- Event Safety Management: Safety and logistics manager for climbing competitions and alpine events in the Caucasus.
- Global Guiding: Leading technical expeditions in the Alps, Caucasus, Central Asia, and South American mountain ranges.
- Ski Instruction: Specialized guide for high-performance Backcountry and Freeride skiing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2018 – 2026 Avalanche Control Engineer at Rosa Khutor Resort. Snow hazard assessment and mitigation, execution of active control operations, and safety assurance for the resort's infrastructure.
- 2016 – 2026 Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor (Freelance). Leading technical expeditions in the Alps, Caucasus, Central Asia, and South America, with a focus on safety and group management.
- 2015 – 2018 Avalanche Control Engineer at SCGMS CHAM. Management of preventive operations at the Alpika-Service and Gornaya Karusel ski resorts, coordinating safety in critical areas.
- 2012 – 2014 Professional Rescuer at Rosa Khutor Professional Rescue Group. Emergency medical response and execution of technical rescue missions in high-mountain environments.
- 2013 – 2013 Gazex Systems Specialist at Alpika-Service LLC. Operation and maintenance of remote detonation systems for controlled avalanche triggering.
- 2010 – 2012 Avalanche Technician at Engineering Protection LLC. Field monitoring of snowpack layers, avalanche dynamics, and mudflow management.
- 2007 – 2010 Meteorological Technician at Aibga Station (SCGMS CHAM). Climate data collection and hydrometeorological analysis for natural hazard prevention in the Caucasus region.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE AS A GUIDE
Roman Gorodishchenskii completed his education and specialized technical training in the following areas:
- Meteorological Technician: Degree from the Tuapse Technical University of Hydrometeorology, specializing in climate observation and analysis.
- Avalanche Operations Level 1: High-level technical certification awarded by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), a global leader in snow safety.
- Mountain Guide and Instructor: Professional training at the Russian Mountain Guide School (RMGA) and aspirant member of the Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guide Association (KMGA).
- Gazex Systems Specialist: Certified technical training for the operation of remote gas-detonation avalanche control systems.
- Advanced Technical Rescue: High-level mountain rescue training under the instruction of Kirk Mauthner and certification from the Russian Avalanche Center.
- UIAA Mountaineering Instructor: International accreditation (Category 3) for technical climbing instruction and high-altitude safety.
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA): International certification for emergency medical care in hostile environments and long-duration expeditions.
- Industrial Alpinism and Rope Access: Official accreditation for technical work at heights and safety management on mountain structures.
ABOUT HIS WORK
Strategic and Operational Career across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America
Roman Gorodishchenskii has consolidated his career as an expert in avalanche safety and technical rescue, gaining invaluable experience in the world’s most critical mountain ranges and elite training centers:
- Europe (Alps and Russia): Achieved an elite technical milestone with the first ascent of a new route on the East Face of the Grandes Jorasses. Extensive career in the Caucasus leading snow safety for world-class resorts.
- North America (Canada): Specialized training and technical certification in Avalanche Operations Level 1 from the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA), applying North American standards for forecasting and mitigation.
- Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan): Aspirant guide and member of the Kyrgyzstan Mountain Guide Association (KMGA), leading high-complexity expeditions and managing risks in extreme altitude environments.
- South America (Brazil and the Andean Region): Resident in Florianópolis, with operational deployment for guiding missions and technical instruction across South American ranges, integrating international rescue and safety standards.
- Global Risk Management: Specialist in the implementation of technological avalanche control systems (Gazex) and search and rescue protocols in remote areas under international UIAA regulations.
