Sochi

Sochi is a priceless diamond of the black sea coast, surrounded by bright green forests and exciting mountains that protect it from North and South winds. It is also the most popular beach resort in Russia for more than 2.5 million people who come there every year, thus the population of the city doubles every summer. This is also the summer residence of the President of Russia, where he receives other heads of state at the official level.

Stretching for 148 km, Sochi is the second longest city in the world. It is famous for its tea plantations, located the most northerly in Europe, thanks to the experienced gardener A. Koshman, who was the first to produce a variety of tea adapted to this climate in 1901. Thus, Russia got its own brand of tea with a special unique taste. Sochi is protected by two mighty giants - the Caucasus mountain range and the Black sea. The mountains here does not look like a sheer cliff, but as gradually rising terraces.

Therefore, Sochi is constantly ventilated by refreshing, barely noticeable breezes that blow from the sea during the day and from the mountains at night. Thanks to this fact, you can seldom meet stuffy nights or hot days in Sochi.

Sochi is a very beautiful city! There are few places on the earth where you can first swim in the warm sea, soak up the sun, and an hour later ski and play snowballs on the high-mountain slopes of the famous Krasnaya Polyana.

In 2007, the international Olympic Committee selected Sochi as the venue for the 2014 Winter Olympics. It was a decision that left people scratching their heads in puzzlement, since Sochi is more famous for palm trees than snow. Never mind that its squeaking infrastructure was far from Olympic standards.

In an effort to prove that Russia is a powerful, modern country able to compete on the world stage, the government has spent billions of dollars preparing for the big event. Spending has skyrocketed from an initial estimate of $ 12 billion to a reported $ 51 billion – making the games the most expensive Olympics in history. In addition to building stadiums and new hotels, Russia has also invested in dozens of infrastructure projects, including new roads, power plants, sewage systems, an upgraded airport, and a high-speed railway connecting Krasnaya Polyana with Sochi and Adler. The authorities expressed hope that the games will turn Sochi into an international Megasport.

The humid subtropical climate, high mountains, exotic vegetation, endless beaches, mineral baths, national parks, historical architecture, exciting attractions, art festivals and a lively multicultural environment make Sochi an outstanding resort destination. Sochi has a lot to offer to those who love nature, sports, history, recreation on the Sunny beach and active adventures. There is too much to do and see in Sochi, so you will never be bored.