Warming up the snow: Sochi Olympic slopes beckon
Published: 28 January, 2012, 10:43
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.





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.