First possible cause Researchers call several reasons for this international misunderstanding. One is American fugitive Edward Snowden. In the summer of 2013, a disgraced CIA agent asked the Russian government for political asylum and soon received it. The US authorities almost immediately began to express their disapproval to Moscow, however, so did not achieve anything. … Read more
Betting on the old world and online February 7, 2014 at exactly 20 hours 14 minutes in Sochi start the long-awaited Winter Olympics. The Olympics is the main event in the life of any athlete. That is why coaches bring the wards to the peak of physical and functional readiness precisely for the Olympics. Because … Read more
Olympic Torch Relay is a big sports event, without which no Olympic Games are unthinkable. The Olympic flame is a symbol of peace, friendship, purity and the struggle to win. The fire solemnly ignites in Olympia, then goes on a trip to Greece and from there gets to the host country of the upcoming Olympics, … Read more
Problem preparation Preparation for this project lasts exactly 7 years. And all these years, Sochi residents have been plagued by a lack of basic amenities, an enlarged police force and incessant roadworks. There are often conversations among Sochi people about where to leave before March! The feelings of these people can be understood. Mass preparation, … Read more
First of all, it should be noted that United States President Barack Obama will not attend the Olympics, as he himself says, because of the tight schedule. British author and actor Stephen Fry has said he is not going to come to Russia because of current laws on homosexuality. American stars Cher and Lady Gaga … Read more
Russian national team Olympic team of the Russian Federation is nothing more than 223 participants who can be considered among the best representatives of sports of the world to date. After all, participation, much less victory in such a celebration of sport as the Olympics, is perhaps the highest reward for a country that has … Read more
Boycotts are often used as national liberation movements. There have been cases where the Olympics have been boycotted as well. For example, the US and several other states declared a boycott of the USSR in 1980. In response, the Soviet Union boycotted the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. What is the threat of boycotting … Read more
Under the face of the acronym IOC hides a special authority of the World Olympic Games. These letters are deciphered not other than the International Olympic Committee. In addition to such a meeting, there is also a subsidiary body with authority of a peculiar nature and assembled from authoritative participants in the event of a … Read more
As the preparations for the opening ceremony are underway The organizers engaged in the preparations for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi promise an unforgettable and vibrant show. The grand action, which will feature more than 2.5 thousand actors, is scheduled for February 7, 2014. It will take place in Sochi, at … Read more