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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Where in the World is Sochi?

Where in the world is Sochi?

The city of Sochi, located on the Black Sea coast in the far south of Russia, was relatively unknown to the rest of the world until 2007, when it won the bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Here's what you need to know about this latest host city.
The city of Sochi, located on the Black Sea coast in the far south of Russia, was relatively unknown to the rest of the world until 2007, when it won the bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Here's what you need to know about this latest host city.  Sochi2014 Press Office
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  • The city of Sochi, located on the Black Sea coast in the far south of Russia, was relatively unknown to the rest of the world until 2007, when it won the bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Here's what you need to know about this latest host city.
  • When you think "Russia," you probably don't imagine a sunny, seaside coast, but that's just what Sochi is. With the same latitude as Nice on the French Riviera, Sochi enjoys a surprisingly pleasant climate throughout the year.
  • Known as the summer capital of Russia, Sochi is a popular summer resort town located on the "Russian Riviera." What makes it so unique is its mountainous landscape right on the coast of the Black Sea. With a much milder winter than the northern portions of Russia along with a well developed ski resort not too far away (Krasnaya Polyana), Sochi makes a good choice for this winter competition.
  • Unlike most of Russia, Sochi lies within a subtropical zone with 300 days of sunshine annually. But thanks to significantly colder air in the mountains surrounding the city, area ski slopes enjoy a long season with plenty of snow. If you're staying in the city for the Olympics, you can expect highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s during February.
  • More than 100 ethnic groups call Sochi home, making it one of Russia's most diverse cities. Almost everyone here speaks Russian, and about 80 percent of the population are Russian Orthodox Christians, a tradition you'll see in the cathedrals scattered throughout the city.
  • Sochi's main point of entry is the Sochi International Airport, newly renovated for the upcoming Olympics. Several daily flights per day go to and from St. Petersburg and Moscow, and international connections include Vienna, Istanbul, Frankfurt and Oslo. A new railroad will connect the airport with the city center, with buses and commuter trains to help get you around town.
  • As a host of the winter Olympics, it's not surprising that Sochi offers several winter attractions and activities. First and foremost is skiing. Sochi is home to a more well-established resort in Krasnaya Polyana and two new French-designed resorts -- all with excellent snowfall in the winter months.
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