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Kinotavr, the largest national film festival in Russia, is annually held in Sochi since 1991. In July 2007 Sochi was selected as the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2014 Winter Paralympics that resulted in a major reconstruction of the city. [5] Olympic park, 2014. On January 11, 2025 there were 2 earthquakes in Sochi. [34]
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.
Sochi Park: A theme park themed around the history and culture of Russia, Sochi Park is the country's first theme park. The park is 20.5 hectares, and features its own adventure park, and a hotel complex which is themed to a medieval-era castle. The park first opened only to spectators and athletes of the Olympic Games (during which it received ...
Lazarevsky city district (Russian: Лазаревский райо́н) is one of four city districts of the city of Sochi in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.The city district borders Tuapsinsky District in the northwest, Apsheronsky District in the north, Maykopsky District of the Republic of Adygea in the northeast, Khostinsky city district in the east, and Tsentralny city district in the south.
History of Sochi; A. Akhchipsou; S. Sochi conflict; U. Ubykhia This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 21:01 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative ...
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the oldest Orthodox church in Sochi and the entire Black Sea Oblast of the former Russian Empire. Its construction was decreed by Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich of Russia with a view to commemorating the victorious conclusion of the prolonged Caucasian War in 1864.
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.
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