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Sochi (Russian: Сочи; Georgian: სოჭი) [1] is a city in the south Russia along the Black Sea coast, which has long been the Russians' own holiday paradise with proximity to both beaches and ski resorts. The city will host the 2014 Winter Olympics.
To take with you to Sochi
To bring with you from Sochi
Facts about Sochi
Sochi is the capital of what many call the "Russian Riviera", with its palm trees and banana trees, the city is very different from what many perceive is Russia. Right now, the area is undergoing a major refurbishment ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, including the construction of several new railway lines and a sports center. Sochi will have a real boost in tourists in the next few years.
History
The locals
Neighborhoods
Getting to Sochi
In principle, all flights land on Sochi International Airport[2]. Direct flights depart from Europe Vienna, Munich and Hannover. Even from Middle East and Central Asia runs several direct routes. Domestic flights are available Moscow, Saint Petersburg and several cities in Russian Siberia.
A ferry line between Poti in Georgia runs twice a week, but at the moment the line is closed to citizens outside the CIS countries. There is also another summer ferry Trabzon in Turkey [3].