The international Olympic Committee has chosen Sochi, the capital of XXII Olympic and XI Paralympic winter games in 2014. Thanks to this decision, Russia will hold the first in its history, Winter Olympic Games.
During the two-year campaign, Russian Bid Committee «Sochi-2014» has demonstrated its enthusiasm and confidence in victory, creating an innovative concept for the Games. The Russians have clearly demonstrated to the International Olympic Committee that they are the most reliable partner to host Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Russians have a special love for winter sports and value Olympic ideals very high. These feelings were pronounced during the bidding phase. The whole country has united in desire to host unforgettable Games in 2014.
The Olympic and Paralympic games 2014 in Sochi will be the most important event in the life of Russia, they will leave a priceless legacy in sport for future generations of athletes and the entire Olympic movement.
The President of the Russian Federation personally control the preparations for the Games through regular meetings with the participants of the Olympic construction, organizers and international experts
In Russia, for the first time in the history of the Olympic movement, mascots of the Olympic and Paralympic games in Sochi were selected by popular vote.