Sochi Map 2014 and Locator Map of Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Sochi map 2014 and locator map of sochi winter olympics 2014 Sochi, Russia Dateline: July 4, 2007 The city of Sochi, Russia, was selected as the host city for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014. The announcement was made by IOC President Jacques Rogge in Guatemala City, where the IOC members were meeting. Sochi was elected in the second round of voting with 51 votes against 47 votes for PyeongChang, South Korea. The vision of Sochi 2014 is to unite the resources of the city of Sochi, the Krasnodar region and the Russian nation to develop in Sochi greatly needed sports venues and resort infrastructure, in a sustainable, inclusive, environmentally responsible manner. Their goal is to deliver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of unsurpassed excellence for the athletes, the Olympic family, the Paralympic family and the world. City Details: The city of Sochi is located in far southwestern Russia along the edge of the Black Sea.

It fronts the massive peaks of the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains, a perfect venue for winter sports of all types. The last local census indicated 328,809 residents, but that will certainly increase as construction and development activities for the 2014 Winter Olympics progress. Sochi city, Russia travel guide More posts.. News, notes and thoughts: 25 September, 2013 / September 24, a state of emergency was introduced in the Olympic Sochi. Several streets, highways and nearby villages were flooded. There were landslides, and even the road that leads to the Olympic Park was flooded by 1.5-2 meters. Traffic was almost completely paralyzed in the entire city. Apparently, the Olympic budget which has grown to $ 50 billion is once again not enough. 20 April, 2013 / Recently we have received a lot of comments about the plans of Sochi authorities to catch and kill a lot of stray animals. According to administration, the tender didn't take place because no bids were received. The authorities also reported that in the nearby village a shelter for stray animals will be opened soon. More info about the issue .

Sochi history The territory of Sochi has an ancient history. The first people appeared in the vicinity of present Sochi about 400-350 thousand years ago. The most famous monument of the Stone Age is Akhshtyr cave inhabited about 250 thousand years ago. In the first half of the 6th century BC, a large group of Scythian tribes settled on the coast of the Black Sea. Greek colonization of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus began with the appearance of city-states in the 6th-5th centuries BC, and lasted until the 1st century BC. The period from the 1st century till the 5th century AD was the time of Roman colonization of the Black Sea coast. In the 6th-15th centuries, the region was under control of various Christian kingdoms. As a result of the Russian-Turkish war of 1828-1829, the Russian Empire received the territory of present Sochi. More Historical Facts… Sochi was founded as a fort called Alexandria in April 21, 1838. The purpose of the construction of fortifications was the suppression of the slave trade and smuggling of weapons.

In 1839, the fort received a new name - Navaginskaya fortress. During the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the local garrisons were transported to Novorossiysk, because of the English-French squadron that appeared in the Black Sea. In 1864, the fortress was rebuilt as Dahovsky fort. Since 1874, it was known as Dahovsky Posad, from 1896 - Sochi (after the name of the Sochi River, on the banks of which the fort was standing). In June 14, 1909, the first resort “The Caucasian Riviera” was opened. This date is the beginning of Sochi as a resort city. Sochi became a town in 1917. After the Russian Civil War, great attention was paid to the development of Sochi as a resort city. In 1937, Sochi became a part of Krasnodar Krai. On the eve of the Second World War, there were 61 sanatoriums in the city. 51 hospitals were opened on their base in December 1941.

In 1993, Sochi acquired the status of a federal resort. September 15, 2009, Sochi joined the World Union of Olympic cities. Winter Olympic Games 2014 were held in Adler district of Sochi and in Krasnaya Polyana, located 39 km from the coast of the Black Sea. In October 2010, an agreement to hold the Grand Prix Formula 1 Russia in Sochi was signed. The first F1 race was held in the beginning of October 2014. The contract is signed until 2020. Formula 1 track, built in the Sochi Olympic Park, was designed by Hermann Tilke. Sochi pictures Author: Vyacheslav Leksin Sochi features In 2014, Sochi became the first city with a subtropical climate which held the Winter Olympics. Sochi is located approximately midway between the North Pole and the equator, at the latitude of Nice, Toronto and Vladivostok. The length of the city on the Black Sea coastline is about 145 km. The urban area is located mainly along the coast, sometimes expanding into the mountain valleys.

Sochi, the urban village of Krasnaya Polyana and a number of settlements located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range form a municipal formation resort-city of Sochi, also informally referred to as the Big Sochi. The territory of the Big Sochi is divided into four districts: Adlersky, Hostinsky, Central, and Lazarevsky. Tourism and related services are the backbone of the local economy. The Big Sochi has a lot of hotels, motels, restaurants, cafes, bars, entertainment centers, water parks, marinas, piers, etc. Sochi is a major transportation hub of southern Russia. Sochi international airport offers flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Krasnodar, Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Rostov-on-Don, Istanbul (Turkey), Yerevan (Armenia), Minsk (Belarus) and a number of other cities. Public transport is mainly represented by small buses (marshrustkas), taxis and a small number of buses. An alternative way is to hire or rent a car.

Sochi views Author: Vyacheslav Leksin Sochi climate Sochi as well as the rest of Russia’s Black Sea coast south of Tuapse is located in the zone of humid subtropical climate, which strongly distinguishes this region from the northern part of the coast from Anapa to Tuapse, dominated by the typical semi-arid Mediterranean climate. A similar climate is observed in nearby Abkhazia as well as in the south-eastern United States (Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia). Maximum precipitation occurs in the winter season, mainly in the form of rain. Winters are warm, summers are hot and humid. As the city is located on the northern edge of the subtropics, frosts and snowfalls sometimes occur in winter. The average temperature in January is plus 6.1 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 23.2 degrees Celsius. In summer, the water temperature reaches 26 degrees in August. The average number of sunny days is 211.

Sochi - a resort city Author: Vyacheslav Leksin Sochi places of interest The most important factors that attract tourists in Sochi are its warm, subtropical climate, the Black Sea, mineral sources, the proximity of the mountains, relatively well-developed tourist and recreational infrastructure. Protected areas (Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, Sochi republican state natural reserve, Sochi National Park) occupy about 80% of the total area of the Big Sochi (3,502 sq. km.). Colchis forests located partially on the territory of Sochi (Caucasian Biosphere Reserve) are the UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Rosa Khutor” (ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana), Krasnaya Polyana (mountain cluster) - the venue of the Winter Olympic Games 2014, the Olympic Park in Adlersky district, Imertinskaya Embankment (walking area) are among the main places of interest. There are more than 30 Orthodox churches and chapels in the city.

Sochi museums Sochi Art Museum (Kurortnyy Avenue, 51), Ethnographic Museum (Pobedy Street, 97), Literary-Memorial Museum named after N. Ostrovsky (Korchagina Street, 4), Museum of the History of Sochi (Vorovskogo Street, 54/11), Stalin’s Summer Residence (Kurortnyy Avenue, 120). Sochi theaters and other cultural institutions Winter Theater (Teatralnaya Street, 2), Green Theater in “Riviera” Park (Egorova Street, 1), Concert Hall “Festivalny” (Ordzhonikidze Street, 5), Summer Theater (Chernomorskaya Street, 11), Sochi Hall of Organ and Chamber Music (Kurortnyy Avenue, 32), Sochi State Circus (Deputatskaya Street, 8), Oceanarium “Sochi Discovery World Aquarium” (Lenina Street, 219/4), Dolphinarium in “Riviera” Park (Egorova Street, 1).

Sochi city of Russia photos Sochi places of interest Learn 10 Facts About Sochi, Russia Share By Amanda Briney Sochi is a resort city located in the Russian Federal Subject of Krasnodar Krai. It is north of Russia's border with Georgia along the Black Sea near the Caucasus Mountains. Greater Sochi stretches 90 miles (145 km) along the sea and is considered one of the longest cities in Europe. The City of Sochi covers a total area of 1,352 square miles (3,502 sq km). The following is a list of the ten most important geographic facts to know about Sochi, Russia: 1) Sochi has a long history that dates back to Ancient Greek and Roman times when the area was inhabited by the Zygii people. From the 6th to the 11th centuries though, Sochi belonged to Georgia's kingdoms of Egrisi and Abkhazia. 2) After the 15th century, the region making up Sochi was known as Ubykhia and was controlled by local mountaineer clans.

In 1829 however the coastline region was ceded to Russia after the Caucasian and Russo-Turkish Wars. 3) In 1838, Russia founded the Fort of Alexandria (which was renamed Navaginsky) at the mouth of the Sochi River. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States In 1864, the final battle of the Caucasian War took place and on March 25 a new fort Dakhovsky was established where Navaginsky had been. 4) Throughout the early 1900's, Sochi grew as a popular Russian resort city and in 1914, it was granted municipal rights. Sochi's popularity grew further during Joseph Stalin's control of Russia as Sochi as he had a vacation home, or dacha , built in the city. Since its founding, Sochi has also been the served as the location where various treaties have been signed. 5) As of 2002, Sochi had a population of 334,282 people and a population density of 200 people per square mile (95 per sq km). 6) Sochi's topography is varied.

The city itself lies along the Black Sea and is at a lower elevation than surrounding areas. However it is not flat and has clear views of the Caucasus Mountains. 7) The climate of Sochi is considered humid subtropical at its lower elevations and its winter low temperatures rarely dip below freezing for long periods. The average January temperature in Sochi is 43°F (6°C). Sochi's summers are warm and temperatures range from 77°F to 82°F (25°C-28°C). Sochi's receives about 59 inches (1,500 mm) of precipitation yearly. 8) Sochi is known for its various vegetation types (many of which are palms), parks, monuments and extravagant architecture. Around two million people travel to Greater Sochi during the summer months. 9) In addition to its status as a resort city, Sochi is known for its sports facilities. For example, tennis schools in the city have trained such athletes as Maria Sharapova and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

10) Due to its popularity among tourists, historic characteristics, sports venues and proximity to the Caucasus Mountains, the International Olympic Committee selected Sochi as the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics on July 4, 2007. Reference Where is Sochi? Location of Sochi Read more (2014 Olympics Medals Table) Where is Sochi Located? Sochi is a city located on Russia's coast along the Black Sea, in the federal subject of Krasnodar Krai. It is situated near the international border between Russia and Georgia. Due to its location along the Black Sea coast, Sochi enjoys a pleasant climate, with warm summers and mild winters. It is the largest resort city in Russia and is the host city of the 22nd Winter Olympic Games and the Winter Paralympics. Sochi will host the 22nd Winter Olympics from 7th to 23rd February, 2014. Keep browsing through this section to find out more about Sochi, the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, in Russia. Where in the world is Sochi? FacebookEmail Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest 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. Post to Facebook 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. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: CancelSend A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 1 To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Where in the world is Sochi? None 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 None 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. NA None 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. Sochi2014 Press Office None 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.

Sochi2014 Press Office None 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. Sochi2014 Press Office None 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. Sochi2014 Press Office None 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. Sochi2014 Press Office None One of the most impressive new facilities for the 2014 Olympics is the Bolshoy Ice Dome.

With a 12,000-seat capacity, the stadium will host all the hockey events of the games. The silver dome-shaped stadium is meant to resemble a frozen drop of water. If you come after the games have ended, the facility will be used as a multipurpose concert and entertainment venue. Sochi2014 Press Office None The Olympics wouldn't be complete without an Olympic Village, and in Sochi, the highest altitude village will house the cross-country and biathlon athletes. Appropriately named Endurance Village sits at an altitude of 4,757 feet. Should a bout of warm weather strike, Sochi event planners are ready with more than 400 snow-making machines. Sochi2014 Press Office None The fan-favorite figure skating events of the Winter Olympics will take place within the "Iceberg" Skate Palace. This beautiful 12,000-seat arena will also play host to the short-track speed skaters. The entire complex was designed so that it can be dismantled and moved to another Russian city after the final medal is awarded.

Sochi2014 Press Office None Sochi was developed as a summer seaside resort, so if you can't make it to the Olympics, you can plan a visit during the summer months instead. Some of the activities on offer include hiking, kite surfing and boating just off the coast. The warm season is also a great time to tour some of Sochi's attractions, like the Park of Southern Cultures botanical garden or the Singing Fountains. Sochi2014 Press Office Home » Sights » Sochi, Russia Sochi, Russia Sochi is the Russia's only subtropical resort city that stretches along the picturesque coast of the Black Sea. With a permanent population approaching 350,000 it holds the record as the largest resort city in Russia. As the unofficial capital of the Riviera of the Caucasus, its many beaches make the city popular in summer, while skiing in the nearby mountain makes it an ideal place for winter vacations. The city is set in the Krasnodar Krai which stretches 145 km (90 miles) along the Black Sea, making Sochi the second longest city in the world behind only Mexico City.

The resort has a long history that dates back to Ancient Greek and Roman times when the area was inhabited by the Zygii people. The first Russian settlement on the site was called Fort Alexander founded in 1838 at the mouth of Sochi River. In fact Sochi is a relatively new name for the city, as it was first called that in 1896. The name has two possible sources: it could be a variation of the term "sshatche" was used by the local people to mean "place by the sea" or "shacha" which locals used to mean "sell a head" because the territory of the town used to be where slave markets were held. One of the first big names to put Sochi on the map was Soviet leader Joseph Stalin - he built his favorite vacation home, or dacha here. The city was also known as the "All-Union health resort" of the Soviet Union and after the collapse of the USSR, the city was in fact the only Black Sea resort in Russia. It is still famous today for its recreation facilities. It is here that many well-to-do Russians go to rejuvenate in some of the most popular healing mineral springs in Russia.

The best known of these vibrant spas is the Matsesta Sulfur Springs, renowned since antiquity as the “fiery river” springs because of the tanned hue that a treatment in its waters leaves. A legend says that a local girl bravely wandered into the underworld and brought back its healing waters to the surface as a gift from the spirits below. Natural mineral springs are but a component of Sochi’s vast collection of natural attractions encompassed in the nearby Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve. The Agura and Orekhovskaya waterfalls are perhaps the most strikingly beautiful representations of these attractions, but the mountains also hide mysterious caves where traces exist of the first humans who migrated northward through here into Neanderthal-dominated Europe some 35,000 years ago. Sochi also boasts a large trout farm, as well as a spectacular dolphinarium and aquatheater. What is more, the air quality in Sochi is excellent, due in part to the fact that the city boasts nearly 500,000 acres of forests, with about 10,000 of those acres located in the city center!

Sochi has a beautiful collection of parks, including a botanical garden and arboretum with rare and exotic species of tropical flora, as well as beautiful coastal promenades and trails. Daily walks are considered by many local experts as important for the restoration of health to the body and mind, so its not unusual to find a large number of strollers on scenic pedestrian byways like the gorgeous Eagle Rocks path. Sochi also contains a special tea plantation, the only one in Russia, and the northernmost in the world. Its tea-house’s picturesque view of the Black Sea from the exclusive Dagomys district provides the perfect setting for sampling Russia’s home-grown offerings.Another interesting fact about this city is that it is merely a 37-hours train ride away from Russia’s capital Moscow! In addition to its status of a resort city, Sochi is known for its sports facilities. For example, Sochi tennis schools have trained such athletes as Maria Sharapova. With so much local attention to health and exercise, the International Olympics Committee found Sochi to be the obvious choice to host the 2014 Winter Games.

The 22nd Winter Olympics welcomed thousands of visitors, and the attention of millions of international television viewers, to this proud resort area. The Games were a first for the Russian Federation - the Moscow Olympics of 1980 were, in fact, hosted by the Soviet Union, a now an extinct country. The city has undergone a number of immense changes with billions of rubles spent on preparing the city and the nearby Krasnaya Polyana skiing area for hosting this world event. All competitions took place in two areas: the newly constructed Coastal Cluster, for indoor ice events, and the Mountain Cluster - featuring a renovated Krasnaya Polyana for all downhill and skiing sports. The two clusters are only 30 minutes apart from each other, making the 22nd Winter Olympic games one of the most compact ever held. The Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix is held here as well until at least 2020 and Sochi is one of the host towns for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. So it is fair to say that Sochi is clearly familiar with top-notch athletes! Yet it would be fair to say that Sochi is long used to being among the most glamorous spots in Russia.

Since 1909, Russian glitterati have thronged here, and movie stars have been a regular feature at the city’s Kinotavr Film Festival every June since 1991. The Russian president himself maintains a dacha near the tea plantation in Dagomys, which is used to entertain foreign heads of state. Thus Sochi is a worthy stop on any autograph-hunter’s itinerary, what is more, Travel All Russia organizes tours to Sochi for both summer and winter seasons, putting any globetrotting trendsetter well ahead of the style curve. You are here Sochi | Russia | Britannica.com Russia Sochi, also spelled Soči, city and resort area of Krasnodar kray (territory), southwestern Russia . The city stretches along the Black Sea coast at the foot of the western part of the main Caucasus mountain range. A contemporary view of Sochi, Russia. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Winter scenery in the Krasnaya Polyana region of the western Caucasus Mountains, near Sochi, Russia.

© catthesun/Fotolia Sochi was established in 1896 on the site of the former Navaginskoye fort and began developing as a resort area in 1902. The presence of mineral springs, attractive coastal and mountain scenery, long beaches, and warm (humid subtropical) climate have made Sochi a large and popular holiday and health resort for Russian vacationers. Sochi has dozens of hotels, tourist centres, and campsites and more than 50 sanatoriums. The primary industry is food processing, though few of the city’s workers are employed in industry. Sochi’s streets and gardens are filled with exotic subtropical trees and shrubs. Greater Sochi, created in 1961, includes resorts stretching for some 90 miles (150 km) along the coast. Kavkazsky Nature Reserve , established in 1924 and occupying 1,017 square miles (2,633 square km), lies approximately 45 miles (72 km) northeast of the city. A major recreation site of the Russian government is located northwest along the Black Sea coast at nearby Dagomys.

The city hosted the 2014 Olympic Winter Games , for which sports and lodging venues were constructed in the city and in the Krasnaya Polyana mountain area of the Caucasus to the east of Sochi. Pop. (2010) 343,334; (2013 est.) 368,011. Learn More in these related articles: Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & Spa, Sochi, Russia - Booking.com Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & Spa In 2015, this property was one of our most booked in Sochi! Reserve Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & Spa Just copy and paste! × Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & Spa 4-star hotel This property has agreed to be part of our Preferred Property Program, which groups together properties that stand out because of their excellent service and quality/price ratio with competitive prices. Participation in the program requires meeting a specific set of criteria and takes feedback from previous guests into account. Beach Chernomorskaya Street 4, 354002 Sochi, Russia – Great location - show map Excellent location – rated 9.1/10!

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Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & Spa is located in the centre of Sochi, right by Frunze Park and just 350 feet from the Black Sea coast. The central Kurortny Prospekt is 1,000 feet away and Dendrarium Park is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The Summer Theatre and the Sochi State Circus are within a 3-minute walk. The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style décor. Each room is hypoallergenic and includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom with a shower and free WiFi. All rooms also have a balcony with a view of the sea and the mountains. Sea Galaxy Hotel Congress & Spa features an à la carte restaurant, a buffet, a 24/7 bar and a lobby bar. The hotel restaurant has its own confectionary. The property offers 5 conference rooms with a capacity from 100 to 500 people. There are also 2 banquet halls seating up to 200 guests. Sochi Train Station is within a 5-minute drive and the Port of Sochi is 1.9 miles away.

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In Sochi, you will be basking in the subtropical seaside weather and enjoying slope time in the mountains all just 45 minutes apart with the most convenient transportation system developed for any Winter Olympics. THE RUSSIAN RIVIERA On the map, Sochi can be found on the same latitude with Toronto, Nice and the Gobi Desert. As its charming landscapes and scenery are so reminiscent of the Mediterranean, Sochi is often referred to as the Russian Riviera." CLIMATE The climate in Sochi is subtropical and the city usually has as many as 200 sunny days a year. Temperatures average 24 ˚ C (75 F) during the day in the summer and 5 ˚ C (41 F) in the winter. You can swim in the sea from April until October and go skiing from October through May. As Sochi is situated between the Caucasian Mountains and the Black Sea, it enjoys the most northern subtropical climate on earth. As a result, its Krasnaya Polyana Mountains have great snow conditions and are largely protected from the wind. These unique conditions cannot be found anywhere else in Europe.

NATURAL BEAUTY Sochi has over 200,000 hectares of forests, 4,000 of which are within Sochi Centre. Sochi encompasses several specially protected natural zones: the Caucasian National Biosphere Reserve, Sochi National Park, the Russian Federation National Wildlife Sanctuary, and over 30 botanical gardens, parks and nature sanctuaries housing over 30,000 wildlife plant species. There are no large industrial facilities in the Sochi area, so air quality, especially in Sochi's Krasnaya Polyana area, is considered among the very best in the world. POPULATION Sochi is a city with more than 400,000 inhabitants representing over 100 nationalities. Over two million tourists visit Sochi annually and with over 250 spa facilities in the area, health and leisure tourism are the city's leading sources of economy. TRANSPORTATION By the start of the Sochi 2014 Games, Sochi’s transport infrastructure will become amongst the most modern in Russia. Sochi's preparation plan for the Games calls for the construction and modernization of the airport, railways, highway interchanges and bypasses.

A total of 47 transport infrastructure construction and modernization projects are to be completed and by the time the Games begin, it will be possible to travel quickly and comfortably from one side of Sochi to the other. Everything You Need to Know About Sochi, Russia - ABC News ABC News Feb. 6, 2014 ABCNews.com It's been seven years since Sochi was chosen as the site to host the 2014 Olympic Games, and the Russian city's moment on the world stage has finally arrived. As the globe's elite winter athletes get settled in Sochi, here's everything you need to know about the city by the Black Sea. How Do You Pronounce Sochi? Let's get the basics out of the way. The city's name is pronounced So-chee. Not So-chai. Not Saatchi, like Nigella Lawson's husband. Listen to the Merriam-Webster pronunciation here. Reuters Where Is Sochi? Sochi is located 5,178 miles east of New York and 995 miles south of Moscow. The subtropical resort town is situated along the Black Sea and boasts pebble beaches and palm trees, making it a playground for Russian jet-setters.

While it may be a nice place to visit, Sochi has some volatile neighbors. An alert issued by the U.S. State Department ahead of the games noted a recent string of suicide bombings in Volgograd, Russia, a transportation hub to the northeast of Sochi. It also cited the region's decade-plus-long struggle against Islamic terrorism, which has included bombings at airports, hotels, entertainment venues and markets, among others. Mikhail Mordasov/AFP/Getty Images Here's Why Sochi Is Known As the 'Russian Riviera' It may be the site of the winter Olympics, but Sochi is actually a popular summer resort town with some incredible Black Sea beaches. The subtropical temperatures make Sochi a hotspot for tourists who want to soak up the sun. Vladimir Putin called the town a "unique place" when it was being considered by the International Olympic Committee as a potential spot for the 2014 Games. "On the seashore you can enjoy a fine spring day, but up in the mountains it's winter," Putin said, according to the Sochi Project . Check out photos of what Sochi is like in the summer here.

Sochi's Infrastructure Has Been Revamped for the Games Billions of dollars have been poured into Sochi ahead of its big moment on the world stage. According to the Official Sochi 2014 guide, that includes: More than 200 miles of roads and bridges and more than 125 miles of railway tracks. At least 690,000 jobs were created or maintained due to Olympic projects. Sovfoto/UIG/Getty Images Even Joseph Stalin Had a Home in Sochi The former Soviet dictator had a luxury villa in Sochi where he was said to retreat for breaks during World War II. Among the things tourists can expect to see in Stalin's home are an eerily life-like wax figure of the dictator, the bullet proof couch where he liked to watch movies and a weighted cue he used to shoot billiards. There's also a must-see mosaic of another dictator, Vladimir Lenin, located in the center of town. For the Traveler The easiest way to get to Sochi is to fly into Moscow or St. Petersburg and then hop on one of the multiple daily flights to Sochi. Expect jet lag if you're coming from the U.S.

Sochi is nine hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and a full half-day ahead of people on the West Coast of the United States. It's recommended travelers have Russian rubles on hand to use during the games. In case you're wondering the exchange rate, US$1 is equal to about 35 rubles. Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images Sochi's Mayor Claims There Are No Gay People in Town There's been anti-gay sentiment brewing in Russia and now, ahead of the games, Sochi's mayor has claimed there are no gay people in his city. "It's not accepted here in the Caucasus where we live. We do not have them in our city," Anatoly Pakhomov told BBC Panorama in an interview.

Question: On what sea is the Russian city of Sochi located?
Answer: Black Sea