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Sochi 2014 Wishes Russian Paralympians Good Luck

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:36:20 +0300

The Russian Federation’s flag was today raised in the Paralympic Village in Whistler, the day before the Opening Ceremony of Х Paralympic Winter Games.

Barrier-Free Games in Sochi

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:41:49 +0300

On the eve of the Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee held a seminar on creating a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities – one of the key success factors of the Paralympic Games in Sochi.

The Closing Ceremony of Sochi 2014.ru World Russky in Vancouver

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:53:22 +0300

Sochi World officially closed its doors when the Olympic flame was extinguished at the Central Stadium in Vancouver.

Sochi receives the Olympic Flag as next Winter Games Host City

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:35:31 +0300

A spectacular show took centre stage in a packed BC Place Olympic stadium to mark the Olympic Flag Handover to Sochi.

Sochi World hosts hi-tech 3D video bridge from Vancouver to Moscow

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:29:29 +0300

Rostelecom, Sochi 2014 general partner, provided the latest in technology to create a 3D holographic bridge between the two cities and its participants.

Sochi 2014 plans to host truly innovative Flag Handover that inspires the world

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:50:25 +0300

The President and CEO of Sochi 2014, Dmitry Chernyshenko, today revealed the Organizing Committee’s vision to deliver an innovative Olympic Flag Handover ceremony in Vancouver on Sunday night.

Russia’s First Ever Snowboard Medallist Celebrated at Sochi World

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:04:29 +0300

Ekaterina Ilyukhina, winner of Russia’s first ever Olympic snowboard medal, visited Sochi World.

This is Russia’s first ever Olympic medal in snowboarding.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:58:04 +0300

Sochi 2014 congratulates Ekaterina Ilyukhina for her silver medal performance in the Women’s Parallel Giant Slalom snowboarding event.

Russia Secures Another Biathlon Medal With Men’s Relay Bronze

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:15:59 +0300

Sochi 2014 congratulates the Russian Men’s Biathlon Relay team for securing Olympic bronze in the 4 x 7.5km event.

Russian hockey legends visit Sochi World

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:36:09 +0300

Sochi World today received a visit by three of Russia's greatest hockey legends, Alexander Yakushev, Alexey Kasatonov and Victor Tikhonov, who are known to hockey fans around the world.

World’s first international Olympic university presented to IOC President Rogge, after a tour of Sochi World

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:20:21 +0300

The RIOU in Sochi was presented to IOC President Jacques Rogge and distinguished guests at Sochi World in Vancouver

90,000 Olympic fans visit Sochi World

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:33:42 +0300

In less than two weeks, Sochi2014.ru World Russky Dom has welcomed approximately 90,000 people, making it one of the top attractions in Vancouver during the Winter Games.

MegaFon’s worldwide backstage

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:18:50 +0300

On Wednesday, MegaFon celebrated its birthday in Sochi2014.ru World Russky Dom with a private screening of the movie “Mission: Prophet”.

Olympic Regions Sign Cooperation for Knowledge Transfer and Commerce

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:42:26 +0300

Sochi 2014 officials last night gathered in the iconic Sochi World facility in Vancouver on Tuesday after formally agreeing a cooperation between the two regions – British Columbia and the Krasnodar Region.

Russian double medallist hopes for speed-skating success at Sochi 2014

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:36:55 +0300

Ivan Skobrev, the Russian speed-skater, who today won Olympic silver in the Men’s 10,000m race at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games outlined his hopes for the Sochi 2014 Winter Games during a visit to Sochi World.

Skobrev Wins His Second Olympic Speed-Skating Medal At Vancouver 2010

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:55:01 +0300

Ivan Skobrev, the Russian speed-skater, has won Olympic silver in the Men’s 10,000m competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Russian Women Biathletes Take Gold at Vancouver 2010!

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:43:09 +0300

Russia’s biathletes have secured another Olympic medal, this time gold in the Women’s Biathlon 4 x 6km Relay.

Russian Olympic Medallist Ice Dancers Would “Love to Compete in Sochi”

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:33:23 +0300

Shabalin travelled to Sochi World to celebrate Olympic medal with fans and media.

Sochi 2014 Ambassadors Add Olympic Ice Dancing Medal to World and European Championship Gold

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:15:46 +0300

The Russian ice dance pairing of Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin have secured Olympic bronze at the Vancouver 2010.

Ovechkin Returns To Sochi World

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:44:08 +0300

Sochi 2014 Ambassador and one of the stars of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games hockey competition, paid a visit to Sochi World in Vancouver on Monday afternoon.