Что посмотреть в сочи в ноябре 2018: Что посмотреть в Сочи в ноябре с детьми и развлечения

Сочи в ноябре (фото-отчет): набережная, парк Дендрарий, канатная дорога

Друзья, сегодня мы с вами прогуляемся по ноябрьскому Сочи! Отправимся прямиком из Адлера на современной «Ласточке». Адлер, где проходила Зимняя Олимпиада-2014, юридически — часть Сочи, а на самом деле до центрального Сочи почти 30 км. Вся дорога пролегает прямо по берегу Черного моря, иногда через горные массивы, виды просто потрясающие…

От вокзала мы отправились прямиком на набережную, сквозь пальмы и солнце

Мы частенько забываем себя фотографировать в путешествиях, но в этот раз муж сам попросил )

Ничего себе цветущий ноябрь, да?)))

По набережной мы дошли до нижней станции парка Дендрарий, она прямо во дворе этого дома:

И на канатной дороге отправились на верхнюю станцию, наслаждаясь потрясающими видами!

На верхней станции канатной дороги есть отличная открытая смотровая площадка — невероятный вид на весь город, море и горы вокруг! Все фото выше сделаны с нее, поэтому в самой кабинке на кататной дороге не нужно фотографировать через стекла, лучше просто наслаждаться поездкой над Дендрарием

Сверху вниз спускаться, конечно, проще, чем если бы мы в Дендрарий зашли снизу и поднимались в гору

Мое любимое фото:

В центральном Сочи мы гуляли до вечерней электрички, вот так Ласточка выглядит внутри:

Отель, где мы остановились, располагался в Адлере рядом со станцией Олимпийский парк, фото-отчет про отель и Адлер можно посмотреть тут: Адлер (Черное море, Сочи-парк, Формула-1 и Олимпийский парк). Конечно, в центральном Сочи и в остальных его частях еще много чего можно посмотреть, одним днем не обойтись, и это отличный повод вернуться за дополнительными впечатлениями!

До новых фото-встреч, друзья! )

Что посмотреть в Сочи осенью

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На какие экскурсии поехать осенью

Бархатный сезон в сентябре

Марш-бросок по музеям

Парки развлечений

Лайфхаки для туристов

Прежде, чем начать продумывать маршрут в Сочи осенью, давайте определимся, о какой осени идет речь? В начале сентября погода здесь мало отличается от летней. Разве что туристов поменьше. В самом разгаре – бархатный сезон. Еще работают аквапарки, солнце – ласковое, а море – теплое. В октябре становится прохладнее, но некоторые продолжают загорать и купаться до середины осени. В это время на рынках продаются спелые фрукты и арбузы. В ноябре, скорее всего, полежать в шезлонге уже не удастся. Но все равно в это время в Сочи гораздо солнечнее, чем в большей части России. Так что можно приезжать лечиться от межсезонной хандры и напитываться витамином D.

Вид из олимпийского парка. Фото: @life_of_a_drinker

На какие экскурсии поехать осенью

Если вы раньше не были в Сочи, можно начать знакомство с обзорной экскурсии. Гид проведет вас туристическими тропами, на которых обязан побывать каждый, кто приезжает в этот город. По дороге обратите внимание на необычные памятники. Например, в Сочи есть памятник Коню в пальто (ул. Театральная, 6), сделанный из металлолома. Или гигантскому уху (ул. Навагинская, 12), в которое следует прошептать заветные желания. А в самом центре, на площади Искусств, установлен памятник Многодетному отцу, которого скульптор изобразил в виде мудрого филина. 

Роза хутор. Фото: @kalugin.photo 

Осень – идеальное время, чтобы погулять по окрестностям Сочи. Ведь летняя изнуряющая жара уже спала. А значит, можно с комфортом исследовать пещеры, любоваться водопадами и бродить по горным тропинкам. Для этого советуем доехать до Сочинского национального парка, расположенного на границе с Абхазией. Красот этого места хватит на десяток экскурсий. Можно съездить на живописнейшую гору Ахун. На ее вершине находится один из символов города – смотровая башня. Самые любопытные могут поискать следы поселений доисторических людей в Воронцовской пещере. А если вы отдыхаете в Сочи с детьми, свозите их в обезьяний питомник. Там, в небольшом поселке проживают несколько тысяч мартышек, макак, капуцинов и др. дальних родственников человека. 

И, конечно, путешествие в Сочи будет неполным без экскурсии по знаменитой Красной Поляне. Говорят, оттуда еще никто не возвращался без фотографии на фоне поющих фонтанов. Осенью их включают в 19:00 -20:00, но иногда время меняется. Лучше уточнить его накануне поездки.

Бархатный сезон в сентябре

Пожалуй, первый по популярности вопрос у тех, кто едет в Сочи осенью – а можно ли там будет купаться. Как мы уже выяснили, некоторые отчаянные туристы плавают в море вплоть до ноября. В любом случае, сентябрь и первые дни октября здесь считаются пляжным сезоном. В это время температура воды может колебаться от комфортных 24 градусов до освежающих 20 градусов. 

Сочи. Фото: @valeriapetrovskaya

Не удивительно, что осенью жизнь на сочинских пляжах не замирает. По-прежнему работают аттракционы, кафе и магазинчики.

Что касается выбора, то здесь у вас будет преимущество перед летними туристами. Так как приезжих отдыхающих в это время гораздо меньше. Всего в Сочи 131 пляж, около 30 из которых принадлежат городу. Обратите внимание на «Приморский», «Чайку» и пляж «Роза Хутор». В 2018 г. они и еще несколько пляжей были отмечены голубым флагом. 

Парки развлечений

Хорошо отправиться в парк развлечений погожим осенним днем. Ведь в это время года ваш отдых не омрачат ни жара, ни огромные очереди.

Сочи. Фото: @krissstisss

Думаем, ни у кого нет вопросов, куда ехать в первую очередь. Олимпийский – самый популярный парк в Сочи. Его построили к зимней Олимпиаде-2014 и с тех пор он является центром притяжения туристов. Помимо поющих фонтанов здесь расположена чаша Олимпийского огня, Олимпийские кольца и стена славы. Можно полюбоваться спортивными комплексами в виде шайбы, снежной вершины и космической тарелки. Вечером дойдите до Большого ледового дворца и насладиться его оригинальной подсветкой. В Олимпийском парке созданы все условия, чтобы провести там день. Есть кафе, магазины, туалеты и прокат велосипедов. 

Если Олимпийский парк — главная цель вашей поездки, советуем разместиться в отелях в Имеретинской низменности Адлерского района.

Правда, в последнее время у Олимпийского парка появился конкурент. ПаркSKYPARK в Ахштырском ущелье парк привлекает тех, кто любит пощекотать себе нервы. Дважды подумайте перед посещением, если вы панически боитесь высоты. Ведь все развлечения проходят над землей. Сможете пройти по самому длинному в мире подвесному мосту на высоте 208 метров? Тогда попробуйте полетать на качелях над пропастью или пронестись над ней на троллее. 

После такого экстремальные горки другого парка – Сочи парка покажутся детской забавой. Впрочем, он, и правда, идеально подходит для детей. Здесь работают тематические аттракционы и расположена огромная песочница и водная зона для игр. 

Марш-бросок по музеям

 Дожди в Сочи льют редко. Даже в октябре бывает всего 3-4 непогожих дня. Если они выпали на время вашего визита в город, спрячьтесь от дождя в музеях. 

Можно заглянуть в интерактивный комплекс «Сочи Музей» (Олимпийский парк, ул. Международная, 6). Здесь находятся Музей Да Винчи, Музей СССР и Музей Теслы. Можно выбрать любой или посетить их все. 

Музей истории Сочи (ул. Воровского, 54/11) начинает работать с сентября. Здесь есть несколько интересных залов. Например, «Археологические памятники», где хранятся древние орудия труда и украшения. Или зал «Основание Сочи», который сделан в виде корабельной каюты.

Фонтан чаша олимпийского огня. Фото: @ hap.izo 

В центре «Моя Россия» (Красная Поляна, ул. Олимпийская) стоят 11 павильонов, посвященных разным регионам России. Каждый из них выполнен в своем стиле, который легко узнает тот, кто путешествовал по нашей стране.

В хорошую погоду загляните в сад-музей «Дерево Дружбы» (ул. Яна Фабрициуса, 2/5, лит. А). Он знаменит уникальным цитрусовым деревом, к стволу которого привиты ветви других деревьев. Их привозили из 167 стран мира, и сейчас ветви растут и приносят плоды.

Лайфхаки для туристов

Приехать в Сочи осенью, чтобы наслаждаться городом в спокойной обстановке – уже само по себе лайфхак. Что еще полезно знать туристу в Сочи? 

Перемещаться между Сочи, Красной Поляной и Роза Хутором удобно на скоростной «Ласточке». Поездка на поезде будет намного комфортнее путешествия на автобусе и дешевле дороги на такси. В самом городе хорошо развита сеть общественного транспорта.

Санаторий им. Орджоникидзе. Фото: @elena_ch_

Если вы хотите сэкономить, подружитесь с местными рынками. Здесь можно купить свежие фрукты и овощи, домашнее полусладкое к ужины и другие продукты. Старайтесь делать покупки у одного и того же продавца, и вам предложат скидку. Также недорогие продукты можно найти в сетевых супермаркетах. 

Обязательно захватите с собой удобную обувь. Она пригодится во время экскурсий по природным достопримечательностям Сочи. И не забудьте положить в багаж дождевик и теплый свитер. По вечерам может быть прохладно даже в начале осени.

90000 12 Unique things to do in Sochi, Russia 90001 90002 90003 In 2014 the Russian town of Sochi was propelled into the global public consciousness when it played host to that year’s Winter Olympics. But the town had in fact been a magnet for Russian tourists for decades prior to its staging of the prestigious sporting event. 90004 90005 90006 90002 Church spires poke out above the trees in a public space in Sochi (Photo: Coral Lu via Flickr) 90005 90002 Boasting beautiful beaches and mountain scenery, along with a history, culture and cuisine distinctive to the Russian Caucasus, visitors arrive in their droves each summer to enjoy its myriad of sights, landmarks and attractions.For those planning a visit, we’ve picked out 12 of the most unique things to see and do in this fascinating and alluring city. 90005 90002 90012 1. Dagomys Tea Plantation 90013 90005 90002 Laying claim to being the most northernmost tea plantation anywhere in the world, the Dagomys Tea Plantation owes its standing to the region’s unique microclimate that makes it fertile ground for the growth of tea leaves. But far more than a mere production site, the plantation is also a fully-fledged tourist attraction thanks to a wide range of events and activities that take place here.Visitors can come and explore the farm, listen to talks on the history of tea in Russia, participate in 19th-century style tea-parties in an authentic Russian wooden country log home situated at the top of a mountain, and listen to performances by folklore groups singing traditional Russian songs. Needless to say, there’ll be plenty of tea sampling opportunities too, as well as the chance to pick up tea-themed gifts and souvenirs at the on-site shop. 90005 90017 90002 A woman riding a horse through the verdant tea leaf plants at Dagomys Tea Plantation (Photo: Xenia Nova via Flickr) 90005 90002 90012 2.Mount Akhun 90013 90005 90002 Visit Mount Akhun on a clear day and you will not find a better vantage point for expansive views of the region. Located 15km from Sochi’s city centre, the mountain’s summit is marked by an imposing 100-foot Romanesque tower from which visitors can enjoy panoramic views that, if you get lucky with the weather, can stretch as far as the remote Turkish coastline. If you’d like to spend the night here, you can leave the camping gear behind as nestled at the foot of the mountain, 11km along a serpentine road, is a luxury health resort.If that’s not enough, elsewhere within the same mountain range can also be found ruins of a medieval Christian church and around 20 caves. 90005 90026 90002 A Romanesque tower perched dramatically atop Mount Akhun (Photo: El Osadchaya via Flickr) 90005 90002 90012 3. Museum of the Resort Town of Sochi 90013 90005 90002 To gain a deep insight into Sochi’s rich natural and cultural history under one roof, this museum is the place to come. Featuring a vast collection of artefacts, many of which were discovered by local mountaineers in the early 20th century, the museum is a veritable gold mine of information and intrigue.The pieces on display date back from antiquity all the way through to the current day, providing a potted history of the region that will delight anyone with a keen interest in Caucasia and its absorbing past. 90005 90002 90012 4. Swimming in the Black Sea 90013 90005 90002 With 105km of Black Sea coastline, most visitors to Sochi during the summer months will doubtless want to enjoy a swim in its warm, calm waters. The country’s biggest and busiest summer sea resort, the city attracts more than four million visitors each year, all drawn by the beautiful mountainous coastline, array of pristine shingle beaches and vibrant nightlife.In fact, between the months of May to September, Sochi’s population more than doubles thanks to the tourist hordes who descend here, including celebrities and Russian oligarchs. But do not let that put you off … 90005 90041 90002 Swimmers taking turns to jump into the Black Sea (Photo: vsevolodionov via Flickr) 90005 90002 90012 5. Stalin’s Dacha 90013 90005 90002 A brutal dictator he may have been, but no-one paying a visit to his former bolthole on the Russian Rivieira can deny that Joseph Stalin was at least a man with an eye for a nice home.Known as a ‘dacha’, the Russian word for ‘holiday home’, the charming wooden property has remained largely untouched since its former owner’s death in 1953 with many of his possessions, including clothes, photos and even a pool table, still present . Another pleasing legacy is the outstanding mountain and ocean views that can be enjoyed here. One notable addition since the home was occupied has been a visitors ‘restaurant on the ground floor, where you can enjoy classic Caucasian dishes while mulling over the notorious history of this fascinating site.90005 90002 90012 6. Vorontsovka Caves 90013 90005 90002 One of the longest cave complexes anywhere in Russia, the Vorontsovka Caves contain evidence of human habitation dating back an incredible 20,000 years. It is this fact, along with the caves ‘remarkable visual appearance, that draws visitors here from far and wide. Located in the Khosta and Adler districts of Sochi, the caves can be navigated by foot via a series of entrances dotting the slopes of the Kudepsta River Valley at heights of up to 720 meters above sea level.There’s photo opportunities everywhere you look, so be sure to bring your camera, and sturdy footwear is also strongly recommended. 90005 90056 90002 An eerie interior shot of the Vorontsovka Caves (Photo: Vorontsovka Caves) 90005 90002 90012 7. Loo Byzantine Church 90013 90005 90002 In Sochi, every day is a school day, with history everywhere you look. Nestled atop a mountain in the scenic environs of Sochi National Park in the Agura Valley, these centuries-old remnants of a Byzantine church comprise one of the region’s most important historical landmarks.Visitors can gain a fascinating insight into the early influence and expansion of Russia’s Eastern Orthodox Church, and if you look closely you might even spot some fragments of coloured windowpane that it is believed where used for stained glass within the church. Be sure to leave time to explore the sprawling park itself, which contains a number of waterfalls, canyons, gorges and caves, plus scenic walks offering fantastic views of nearby mountains. 90005 90002 90012 8. Rosa Khutor Ski Resort 90013 90005 90002 It may be somewhat less well known than its counterparts in northern and south western Europe, but this part of Russiai is also a mecca for skiers.For those in the know, the number one skiing destination is Rosa Kutor, a resort nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, one hour’s drive east of Sochi and the scene of the 2014 Olympic Alpine and Nordic events. Boasting 132km of ski slopes, 56 lifts, and a variety of fine hotels and après-ski bars. It has abeen frequented by such high profile names as Russian president Vlaimir Puten down the years — though that may or may not enhance its appeal for you. But one thing is certain, this is the place to come for world class action on the slopes.90005 90071 90002 Snowy peaks at Rosa Khutor Ski Resort (Photo: Sochi 2014 Winter Games via Flickr) 90005 90002 90012 9. Godlik Fortress 90013 90005 90002 In a city scattered with ancient ruins, this Byzantine-era edifice set against an imposing cliffside backdrop, is certainly one of the most impressive. The triangular-shaped fortress that once stood here was built between the 4th and 5th century and its original formation can still be made our today, despite father time having taken its toll.Located in Sochi’s Lazarevskoe district, many visitors come to view the site, which resonates with history in a way that truly makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Close your eyes and you can just picture the daily activities that took place here all those years ago. 90005 90002 90012 10. Sochi Art Museum 90013 90005 90002 Built in 1936 during the era of the Soviet Union, the Sochi Art Museum is one of the city’s most visually striking landmarks, boasting ornate classical architecture that impresses everyone who sees it.Enter the building itself, and the experience gets even better, with a huge variety of artworks on display, dating from centuries past to the current day. Local artists are given due prominence, but there’s also plenty of works by Russian artistic greats of yesteryear, many of which tell the story of Sochi’s fascinating and often tumultuous history. 90005 90086 90002 An exterior shot of the grand Sochi Art Museum (Photo: Sochi 2014 Winter Games via Flickr) 90005 90002 90012 11. Olimpiyskiy Park 90013 90005 90002 The legacy of the 2014 Sochi Olympics continues to burn strongly, and nowhere more so than at Olimpiyskiy Park, which was built especially for the prestigious sporting carnival and captured the world’s attention.Even if you’re not an athletics fan, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here: you can rent a buggy, bicycle, quad bike or just stroll around and admire the park’s striking landmarks, including the 40,000 capacity Fisht Olympic Stadium, an open -air venue and the setting for so many of the sporting endeavours achieved in Sochi three years ago. The park also plays host to regular musical fountain shows in the evenings. 90005 90002 90012 12. Riviera Dolphinarium 90013 90005 90002 With its proximity to the Black Sea and its beautiful mineral springs, it is fair to say that water and Sochi go hand in hand.One of the city’s most popular water-based attractions is the Riviera Dolphinarium, located within Sochi Riviera Park, which is Russia’s largest aquarium. Here visitors can come and enjoy captivating shows featuring an array or marine life, with an assortment of majestic dolphins playing a starring role. Watch these incredible animals perform a full gamut of tricks, including mid-air swirls and catching balls. 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The 2014 Winter Olympics will run February 7 — 23 in Sochi, Russia. Six thousand athletes from 85 countries are scheduled to attend the 22nd Winter Olympics. Here’s a look at the estimated $ 50 billion transformation of Sochi for the Games. 90003 90002 Soaring snowcapped peaks, some topping 10,000 feet, tower over the Black Sea resort city of Sochi on January 22, 2007.These are Russia’s first Olympic Games, although the former Soviet Union hosted the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow. 90003 90002 The city of Sochi, which is also a fishing town, was among three finalists bidding for the Olympics. Salzburg, Austria, and Pyeongchang, South Korea, also competed. 90003 90002 In the Imeretinskay Valley, a woman plays with a dog in February 2007, near an advertisement for the Olympic Park soon to be built in the area. Organizers of the Sochi Olympics say they want these Games to be the greenest, most environmentally aware games ever staged.90003 90002 Construction vehicles travel along the Imeretinskaya Valley, the site of Olympic facilities for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, in April 2009. Ice events will be held in a «cluster» near the Black Sea in the Imeretinskaya Valley. The second «cluster» will be for skiing and sliding events and will be held in the Krasnaya Polyana Mountains. 90003 90002 People work on their vegetable gardens near the construction site of the Olympic facilities in the Imeretinskaya Valley in April 2009.90003 90002 This September 2010 photo shows ski facilities under construction in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi. 90003 90002 The Grand Ice Palace, intended for ice hockey, is under construction here in October 2010. 90003 90002 A construction worker walks on the top of the building site of the Bolshoi Ice Palace in Sochi in June 2010. 90003 90002 Pictured here from the Krasnaya Polyana ski resort is the combined motor and rail road that runs between Olympic sites. 90003 90002 Central stadium is under construction in Sochi’s Olympic Park in December 2011 року.90003 90002 Sochi’s new Adler Arena for speed skating is pictured in November 2012. 90003 90002 Sochi’s new Adler Arena for speed skating is pictured in November 2012. 90003 90002 Construction continues on Sochi’s «Iceberg» Skating Palace in February 2012. 90003 90002 The Iceberg figure-skating and short-track venue is pictured in September 2013. 90003 90002 The «coastal cluster» venues for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games are pictured in January 2014 in Sochi. 90003 90002 The Olympic rings for the 2014 Winter Olympics are installed in Sochi on September 25, 2012.90003 90002 About 37,000 security officers will be deployed for the Sochi Games. Police officers walk in front of the main press center at the Olympic Park in Sochi on January 7, 2014. 90003 90002 The Olympic rings light up the sky outside Sochi International Airport. An estimated 3 billion people are expected to watch the Olympics on television. 90003 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 Sochi transformed 90041 90040 90079 STORY HIGHLIGHTS 90080 90041 90082 90083 Sochi buildup has been negative: security threats, gay-rights protests, corruption claims 90084 90083 But another narrative appears: Russia’s bid to forge a new identity through sport 90084 90083 The much touted «Ring of Steel» around Sochi looks to be in place 90084 90083 «World’s most expensive road» is nothing short of an engineering marvel 90084 90091 90040 90093 90079 Editor’s note: 90080 Ben Wyatt is part of CNN’s team on the ground in Sochi for the Winter Olympics, which run from February 7-23.90096 90041 90040 90079 Sochi, Russia (CNN) 90080 — In the months leading up to the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics the story of Sochi, the stage for one of the world’s biggest sporting extravaganzas, has evolved into a distinctly negative narrative: security threats , gay-rights protests and corruption allegations. 90041 90040 Security because areas such as Chechnya, Dagestan and Georgia — all nations close to Sochi’s location on the north coast of the Black Sea — have ongoing issues with Russia that have a history of violence.90041 90040 Two recent bombings in Volgograd, and reports of suicide bombers dubbed «black widows» in operation, prompted the U.S. government to say it viewed the Games as an «attractive target for terrorists.» 90041 90040 Gay rights because Russia’s government banned what it defined as «gay propaganda» in 2013, a move that has seen widespread criticism from competing athletes and areas of the international media, and has led to some high-profile politicians refusing to attend. 90041 90040 Detractors argue such laws fly in the face of the Olympics charter, which states the Games, like sport itself, should be available to all, regardless of race, sex or sexual orientation and free of discrimination.90041 90040 And corruption because the Games have cost more than $ 50 billion according to some sources, more than any other in history, and have been funded against a backdrop of criticism from opposition groups. 90041 90040 Former deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov has complained of «embezzlement and kick backs» and questioned where $ 20-30 billion has been spent. 90041 90040 But there is another narrative that is worthy of reflection: Russia’s attempts to forge a new identity on the international landscape through sport, and from this point of view first impressions count.90041 90040 90079 Security 90080 90041 90040 Without wanting to pretend to be authoritative on an area with next-to-zero expertise, anecdotally the security seems impressive. As with London 2012 all entry to Olympic venues require an airport-style security check and X-ray as well as a barcode scan of your ticket before gaining access. 90041 90040 Police are at all major sites in good numbers, along all major roads traveled thus far, and are supported by military personnel as well. Vehicle searches are thorough and mandatory for entry into International Olympic Commission (IOC) managed territories, even freeways have security atop embankments and escarpments monitoring the traffic drive past.90041 90040 The much touted «Ring of Steel,» on the face of it at least, is in place and high profile. 90041 90040 90079 Venues 90080 90041 90040 My visit to Sochi’s coastal cluster awaits, but the mountain facilities witnessed so far proved awesome in the true sense of the word. 90041 90040 A ski jump whose start point seems to scratch the sky such is the way that it’s perched on, and protrudes from, the mountainside; cable cars that criss-cross spectators across the epic crevasses below; huge seating galleries and bleachers, erected on the angled ground with a complex mesh of scaffolding and ingenuity; slopes and slideways of the Alpine Center and Sanki Center (race locations for the downhill skiing-type events and bobsleigh-type events respectively) that carve smooth pathways down the otherwise unpredictable surfaces; they are fantastic stages for sporting competition.90041 90040 90079 Accommodation 90080 90041 90040 First impressions of the accommodation has broadly not been good, an assessment which, in large part, has been formed by the unpreparedness of hotels set aside for media. 90041 90040 Journalists are known to be a vainglorious lot but there is a serious point here that rooms booked for large expense, months in advance, are not ready and their state was not communicated well to those affected. 90041 90040 At worst this could test the claim of IOC president Thomas Bach that all but 3% of rooms are ready.It raises fears of spectators who are traveling from far and wide that they could be left out in the cold. 90041 90040 At best it’s something of a PR disaster. Frustrating those with the loudest mouths is an early own-goal to concede and one that London, which contended with its own doom-mongers ahead of the 2012 opening ceremony, avoided with aplomb. 90041 90040 90079 Transport 90080 90041 90040 The «World’s Most Expensive Road» has had its detractors — the joke doing the rounds is that it would have been cheaper to lay caviar as a surface than the Tarmac used.But the estimated $ 8.6 billion cost for less than 30 miles aside, the road — as well as the railway that runs parallel to it — is nothing short of an engineering marvel. 90041 90040 The dual carriageway cuts a path from the pleasant climes of the coastal Olympic Park through the vertiginous slopes of the Caucasus mountains, boring through the hard rock of any peak that had the temerity to stand in its path and traversing rock-strewn, river- chiseled chasms with a nonchalance only construction ambition on a grand scale can pull off.90041 90040 The tunnels are many, the steel bridges are myriad and concrete supports and structures, which hold the transport arteries in the air, creep up the snow-capped slopes like a giant, monolithic ivy. The buses, across the IOC zone, are plentiful and regular too. 90041 90002 Sochi hotel headaches 90003 90002 Sochi hotel headaches 90003 90040 90079 Cost 90080 90041 90040 The investment from the Russian government to make the Games a reality is reputed to have risen above $ 50 billion and by anyone’s standards, bar maybe a politician called Putin, that’s a number beyond imagination or moral reckoning.90041 90040 Could such an expenditure ever be justified? Well, before any judgment, it should at least be considered that Sochi is very different to the Vancouver, Turin or even London scenario. 90041 90040 The coastal cluster — actually situated in the town of Adler, a few miles south of Sochi — now boasts world-class, design-led arenas, a spectacular media center, new hotels as well as new train links and stations. 90041 90040 But it’s in the mountains where the true scope of the project is revealed.It’s fair to say that many Olympic locations in the Krasnaya Polyana region, such as the athletes ‘village, the Gorki media center and the resort of Rosa Khutor, more closely resemble new towns than alpine sporting facilities. 90041 90040 Russian officials claim the sporting cost of the Games is $ 6.4 billion, and the vast outlay on transport links, power supplies and sewerage should be seen as regional development and not included in the headline budget. The viability of its legacy will be a story for another day.90041 90040 90079 The intangible vibe 90080 90041 90040 One of the most striking memories of the London 2012 experience was the feelgood factor created by an army of volunteers who turned out in their droves to help the Olympic effort prove a success. 90041 90040 Sochi looks well-placed to continue this momentum. Many of the temporary workforce, clad in rainbow-colored 2014 Games-themed mountain apparel, stand outside for much of the day — braving freezing temperatures — so they can show the way to those who are lost, give advice to those confused and to make the travel-weary feel welcome.90041 90002 Sochi by the numbers 90003 90040 Their English skills and enthusiasm has already left an impression, from the night-shift volunteer who helped with bag check-in at Moscow airport to the man who helped explain the bus timetable and pickup points to this befuddled writer. 90041 90040 From the students keen to take part in an event that could shape their future to those who have taken the opportunity to work in the new jobs created, there is a sense of excitement and pride. Russia, a country notorious for its autocratic government and stone-faced expressions, has historically driven fear and paranoia in many Western nations.90041 90040 Hosting the Winter Games is a grand welcome to the world to learn more about its culture and people, or to witness its grandstanding depending on your stance, a move that in itself is fascinating. 90041 .90000 Sochi city, Russia travel guide 90001 90002 Sochi overview 90003 90004 90005 Sochi 90006 is Russia’s only subtropical resort city located in Krasnodar krai, on the northeast coast of the Black Sea, 1,620 km south of Moscow. Sochi is informally referred to as the summer, the southern and resort «capital» of Russia. The city is a major transportation hub as well as a large economic and cultural center of the Black Sea coast. 90007 90004 The population of Sochi is about 390,000 (2015), the area — 177 sq.km. 90007 90004 The phone code — +7 862, the postal codes — 354000-354539. 90007 90004 Local time in Sochi city is July 13, 1:28 pm (+3 UTC). 90007 90002 Sochi history 90003 90004 The territory of Sochi has an ancient history. The first people appeared in the vicinity of present Sochi about 400-350 thousand years ago. The most famous monument of the Stone Age is Akhshtyr cave inhabited about 250 thousand years ago. In the first half of the 6th century BC, a large group of Scythian tribes settled on the coast of the Black Sea.90007 90004 Greek colonization of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus began with the appearance of city-states in the 6th-5th centuries BC, and lasted until the 1st century BC. The period from the 1st century till the 5th century AD was the time of Roman colonization of the Black Sea coast. 90007 90004 In the 6th-15th centuries, the region was under control of various Christian kingdoms. As a result of the Russian-Turkish war of 1828-1829, the Russian Empire received the territory of present Sochi.90007 90004 More Historical Facts … 90007 90004 Sochi was founded as a fort called Alexandria in April 21, 1838. The purpose of the construction of fortifications was the suppression of the slave trade and smuggling of weapons. In 1839 the fort received a new name — Navaginskaya fortress. During the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the local garrisons were transported to Novorossiysk, because of the English-French squadron that appeared in the Black Sea. 90007 90004 In 1864, не the fortress was rebuilt as Dahovsky fort.Since 1874 it was known as Dahovsky Posad, from 1896 — Sochi (after the name of the Sochi River, on the banks of which the fort was standing). 90007 90004 In June 14, 1909, the first resort «The Caucasian Riviera» was opened. This date is the beginning of Sochi as a resort city. Sochi became a town in 1917. 90007 90004 After the Russian Civil War, great attention was paid to the development of Sochi as a resort city. In 1937 Sochi became a part of Krasnodar Krai. On the eve of the Second World War, there were 61 sanatoriums in the city.51 hospitals were opened on their base in December 1941. In тисяча дев’ятсот дев’яносто три, Sochi acquired the status of a federal resort. 90007 90004 September 15, 2009 Sochi joined the World Union of Olympic cities. Winter Olympic Games 2014 were held in Adler district of Sochi and in Krasnaya Polyana, located 39 km from the coast of the Black Sea. 90007 90004 In October 2010 an agreement to hold the Grand Prix Formula 1 Russia in Sochi was signed. The first F1 race was held in the beginning of October 2014. The contract is signed until 2020.Formula 1 track, built in the Sochi Olympic Park, was designed by Hermann Tilke. 90007 90004 6 matches of 90005 FIFA World Cup 2018 90006 were played in Sochi. 90007 90040 Sochi pictures 90041 90042 90004 90044 Sochi is beautiful 90045 90007 90004 Author: Vyacheslav Leksin 90007 90049 90004 90044 Sochi — a fashionable old resort town 90045 90007 90004 Author: Vyacheslav Leksin 90007 90056 90004 90044 McDonalds in Sochi 90045 90007 90004 Author: Vyacheslav Leksin 90007 90002 Sochi features 90003 90004 In 2014 року, Sochi became the first city with a subtropical climate which held the Winter Olympics.90007 90004 Sochi is located approximately midway between the North Pole and the equator, at the latitude of Nice, Toronto and Vladivostok. The length of the city on the Black Sea coastline is about 145 km. The urban area is located mainly along the coast, sometimes expanding into the mountain valleys. 90007 90004 Sochi, the urban village of Krasnaya Polyana and a number of settlements located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus mountain range form a municipal formation resort-city of Sochi, also informally referred to as the Big Sochi.The territory of the Big Sochi is divided into four districts: Adlersky, Hostinsky, Central, and Lazarevsky. 90007 90004 Tourism and related services are the backbone of the local economy. The Big Sochi has a lot of hotels, motels, restaurants, cafes, bars, entertainment centers, water parks, marinas, piers, etc. 90007 90004 Sochi is a major transportation hub of southern Russia. Sochi international airport offers flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Krasnodar, Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Rostov-on-Don, Istanbul (Turkey), Yerevan (Armenia), Minsk (Belarus) and a number of other cities.Public transport is mainly represented by small buses (marshrustkas), taxis and a small number of buses. An alternative way is to hire or rent a car. 90007 90002 Sochi climate 90003 90004 Sochi as well as the rest of Russia’s Black Sea coast south of Tuapse is located in the zone of humid subtropical climate, which strongly distinguishes this region from the northern part of the coast from Anapa to Tuapse, dominated by the typical semi-arid Mediterranean climate. 90007 90004 A similar climate is observed in nearby Abkhazia as well as in the south-eastern United States (Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia).Maximum precipitation occurs in the winter season, mainly in the form of rain. 90007 90004 Winters are warm, summers are hot and humid. As the city is located on the northern edge of the subtropics, frosts and snowfalls sometimes occur in winter. 90007 90004 The average temperature in January is plus 6.1 degrees Celsius, in July — plus 23.2 degrees Celsius. In summer, the water temperature reaches 26 degrees in August. The average number of sunny days is 211. 90007 90040 Sochi — a resort city 90041 90087 90004 90044 Sochi seafront 90045 90007 90004 Author: Vyacheslav Leksin 90007 90094 90004 90044 Sochi River 90045 90007 90004 Author: Vyacheslav Leksin 90007 90101 90004 90044 Hotel Moskva in Sochi 90045 90007 90004 Author: Vyacheslav Leksin 90007 90002 Sochi places of interest 90003 90004 The most important factors that attract tourists in Sochi are its warm, subtropical climate, the Black Sea, mineral sources, the proximity of the mountains, relatively well-developed tourist and recreational infrastructure.90007 90004 Protected areas (Caucasian Biosphere Reserve, Sochi republican state natural reserve, Sochi National Park) occupy about 80% of the total area of ​​the Big Sochi (3,502 sq. Km.). Colchis forests located partially on the territory of Sochi (Caucasian Biosphere Reserve) are the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 90007 90004 «Rosa Khutor» (ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana), Krasnaya Polyana (mountain cluster) — the venue of the Winter Olympic Games 2014 року, the Olympic Park in Adlersky district, Imertinskaya Embankment (walking area) are among the main places of interest.There are more than 30 Orthodox churches and chapels in the city. 90007 90040 Sochi museums 90041 90118 90119 Sochi Art Museum (Kurortnyy Avenue, 51), 90120 90119 Ethnographic Museum (Pobedy Street, 97), 90120 90119 Literary-Memorial Museum named after N. Ostrovsky (Korchagina Street, 4), 90120 90119 Museum of the History of Sochi (Vorovskogo Street, 54/11), 90120 90119 Stalin’s Summer Residence (Kurortnyy Avenue, 120). 90120 90129 90040 Sochi theaters and other cultural institutions 90041 90118 90119 Winter Theater (Teatralnaya Street, 2), 90120 90119 Green Theater in «Riviera» Park (Egorova Street, 1), 90120 90119 Concert Hall «Festivalny» (Ordzhonikidze Street, 5), 90120 90119 Summer Theater (Chernomorskaya Street, 11), 90120 90119 Sochi Hall of Organ and Chamber Music (Kurortnyy Avenue, 32), 90120 90119 Sochi State Circus (Deputatskaya Street, 8), 90120 90119 Oceanarium «Sochi Discovery World Aquarium» (Lenina Street, 219/4), 90120 90119 Dolphinarium in «Riviera» Park (Egorova Street, 1).90120 90129 .