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Uphill struggle - Sochi

Preface

Sochi, a Black Sea beach resort popular with Putin and Siberian retirees, was the surprise choice to host the 2014 Winter Olympics - it lacks proper sewers for a start. So before it can cater for an expected one million visitors, the region needs new roads, pistes, hotels and an army of cooks.

Credits

Writer: Shaun Walker
Photographer: Will Webster



01 :: Sochi's new airport terminal, in construction

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