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Warming up the snow: Sochi Olympic slopes beckon

Published: 28 January, 2012, 10:43


The opening of the Rosa Khutor ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana (RIA Novosti / Anton Denisov)

Future Winter Olympics host Sochi has opened its doors to amateur thrill-seekers. The popular resort attracts visitors even from the most established skiing regions to hit the slopes just a few kilometers away from subtropical beaches.

 
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New World Order January 29, 2012, 17:16 quote
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And this would not have happened without the leadership and lobbying power of Vladimir Putin. He is the man who brought this major project to Russia.

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