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Sochi Olympics

World 

Sochi Olympics most expensive, but not best organised

February 7, 2014February 7, 2014 Zlatica Hoke of VOANews Russia, Sochi Olympics

Organizers of the Winter Olympics in Russia are scrambling to fix problems that are plaguing hotels and other facilities ahead

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World 

Despite official denial, gay life flourishes underground in Sochi

February 7, 2014 James Brooke and Mike Eckels of VOANews Russia, Sochi Olympics

In recent days, videos have gone viral showing Russian skinheads and others attacking gays. The videos fueled protests around the

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Russia seeks Olympic comeback with Sochi Games

February 5, 2014February 6, 2014 Andre de Nesnera of VOANews Russia, Sochi Olympics

When Russia last staged an Olympic Games, much of the world’s finest were no shows. With Sochi, Russia is banking

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The Games continue as the rule of law atrophies

February 5, 2014May 10, 2024 Bill Cohn for The Prague Post Russia, Sochi Olympics

The Olympic Games are a spectacle, which begin anew this week. Like the Super Bowl, it is corporate branded entertainment.

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Bulgaria’s Olympic team off to Sochi with no expectations

February 5, 2014February 11, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Sochi Olympics

Despite its fair share of winter resorts, Bulgaria has never been a powerhouse of winter sports – for most of

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World 

Sochi Olympics: Putin’s legacy or liability?

February 5, 2014May 10, 2024 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Russia, Sochi Olympics

When the Sochi Olympics open on Friday, they will be the most expensive Olympics games in history. The $50 billion cost

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World 

Money spent on Sochi Games raises questions

February 5, 2014May 10, 2024 Jeffrey Young of VOANews Russia, Sochi Olympics

The flame will be lit later this week to open the 2014 Winter Olympics being staged at the Russian Black

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World 

Rising cost of Olympics begs question: Why host?

February 5, 2014February 6, 2014 Brian Allen of VOANews.com Russia, Sochi Olympics

With the Winter Olympics beginning this week, the world’s attention is turning to Sochi. But when the athletes and tourists

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World 

Experts worry Sochi facilities will not be used after Olympics

February 5, 2014February 6, 2014 Brian Allen of VOANews.com Russia, Sochi Olympics

For 17 days, the world’s attention will be on the Russian city of Sochi for the Winter Olympics. But what

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