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Sochi (Russian: Сочи, IPA: ⓘ, from Ubykh: Шъуача – seaside) is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in the North Caucasus of Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, [12] and up to 600,000 residents in the urban area.
Dagomys sunset Dagomys beach and Sochi view Dagomys - Staroshosseinaya street Dagomys beach. Dagomys (Adyghe: Дэгъумес); is a microdistrict of Sochi, Russia (12 km from the city centre), known for its resorts, vacation spots and tea plantations.
The Caucasian Riviera is 600 km (370 mi) long, 350 km (220 mi) of which belongs to Russia and 250 km (160 mi) to Georgia. The coast is located on the same latitude as the French Riviera , the Italian Riviera , New York City and the Korean Peninsula , the Caucasian Riviera combines Mediterranean -like warmth with dramatic mountainous backdrops.
Adler from mount Akhun. Adler (Russian: Адлер) is a resort on the Black Sea coast located in the mouth of the Mzymta River.It used to be a town but is now a microdistrict within Adlersky City District of Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
Adler is home to the Sochi International Airport, which serves the whole Greater Sochi area.. Adler railway station is also the effective southern terminus of the Russian section of the North Caucasus Railway, which has ceased to carry international traffic to Georgia since hostilities between Russia and Georgia closed the cross-border line in 1992.
Schitovaya Bukhta Beach, Russia. Even though Schitovaya Bukhta beach is known for being one of the best surf destinations in the world, you’re unlikely to find any surfers riding its waves.
Sochi National Park covers 1,937.37 square kilometres (478,730 acres) within the Western Caucasus World Heritage Site.The park occupies the Greater Sochi area, from the border with the Tuapsinsky District, between the mouths of Shepsi River and Magri River in the north-west, to the border with Abkhazia along the Psou River in the south-east, and between the Black Sea to the water divide crest ...
The Winter Olympics in Sochi have begun. Check back throughout the games for the latest schedules and medal counts for each competing country and athlete. Published: Saturday, Feb. 8, 4 a.m. | Updated: Sunday, Feb. 23, 9:27 a.m.