Highlights of the Inauguration of the Olympic Winter Games 2014 in Sochi Russia

The countdown has ended : Friday , right at 20:14 (local time), pull up the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 , one of the most ambitious in history. From the beginning, Sochi 2014 was not just a sports issue. " It is not only a recognition of the sporting achievements of Russia, but is undoubtedly an opinion on our country. 's Recognition of our growing capabilities , first , economic and social place ," said the president at the time Vladimir Putin. The result of seven years of permanent works are innovative facilities designed by the best architects in the world . The competition will take place in several separate spaces. The centerpiece is the Fisht Olympic Stadium which was named in honor of a local mountain . It has a capacity of 40,000 spectators and that is where the opening ceremony of the Olympics is held. The closing ceremony will also take place at this site. In 2015 the stadium will host the first Formula 1 race in Russia and also form part of the headquarters of the World Cup 2018. The Bolshoi Ice Palace and Shaiba pavilion, located 300 meters apart , will host ice hockey . Palace Skating tests Iceberg host figure skating and speed skating short track. It is designed to accommodate 12,000 spectators.

• 2014-02-07T23:02:49+00:00
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