Expeditions sanctioned by the Russian government will be tasked with exploring the central and southern portions of the Ural mountains, the border between Europe and Asia. The Northern part of the mountains (especially near Yekaterinburgskiy uyezd) are off limits for the time being, from the warnings of the local Mansi people.

The expedition is meant to find passes through the Urals that would allow for quick troop movements through the mountains if the railroad system is destroyed. Only the best mountaineers in Russia will take part in the expedition, they will work with the local peoples to traverse the mountains.