page_title: Caucasian Riviera
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Caucasian Riviera / History
caption_attribution_description: Sochi, Russia in the early 1900s. This is a photo of a cultural heritage object in Russia, number: 2310083000 This template and pages using it are maintained by the Russian WLM team. Please read the guidelines before making any changes that can affect the monuments database!
context_page_description: The Caucasian Riviera is located along the eastern coast of the Black Sea under the Caucasus Mountains. It runs from Novorossiysk, Russia to Sarpi, Georgia. The area is divided into five regions, of which four are located in Georgia, and one is in Russia. The Caucasian Riviera is 600 km long, 350 km of which belongs to Russia and 250 km to Georgia. The coast is located on the same latitude as the French Riviera, the Italian Riviera, New York City and the Korean Peninsula.
context_section_description: The Caucasian Riviera has been populated since ancient times. The region was known as Colchis in Classical antiquity.
  It became a tourist destination in the late 19th century following its rise in popularity among Russian aristocrats. In Soviet times it was called the Soviet Riviera for its popularity as a tourist destination among the USSR's population. After the break up of the Soviet Union the Caucasian Riviera has lost its popularity because of the War in Abkhazia and the general economic instability in the region. Today the Eastern coast of the Black Sea witnesses its revival. Large significance may be given to Batumi's renovations and 2014 Winter Olympics held in Sochi.
caption: The "Caucaisian Riviera" resort in Sochi, ca. 1909
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