A chairlift gondola, marked "17," transports six individuals uphill over a snow-covered landscape in Kirovsk, Russia

A chairlift gondola, marked "17," transports six individuals uphill over a snow-covered landscape in Kirovsk, Russia. Each occupant wears full ski attire, including helmets, goggles, winter jackets, and pants, with skis attached to their feet, hanging below the gondola. The gondola is suspended by a robust steel cable traversing the upper portion of the frame. Below the chairlift, a vast, snow-covered forest extends across undulating terrain, transitioning into the city of Kirovsk. The city features numerous multi-story residential buildings, predominantly grey and pastel-colored, along with visible roads and infrastructure. In the distant background, snow-covered mountains are partially obscured by an overcast sky and light snowfall. The immediate foreground at the bottom reveals a section of a snow-covered ski slope with two small figures, presumably skiers, visible. The overall scene indicates a cold, overcast winter day with ongoing light precipitation.