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First Ukrainian woman on Everest top

First Ukrainian climber on Everest top
A Ukrainian climber Iryna Galai has reached the top of Everest for the first time on the night of May 20

The 28-year old mountain climber Iryna Galai is from Mukachevo, west Ukraine, but currently lives in Kyiv, Joinfo.ua reports with reference to the 112 Ukraine TV Channel.

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‘I’ve become interested in alpinism three years ago. I had a bet with my co-worker, I lost it and was sent to climb Kazbek (Caucasus). I was the first to reach the top. Since then, I’ve become obsessed with mountain climbing. I work only to be able to afford travelling’, – Galai said.

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