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Sochi (Russian: Сочи, IPA: ⓘ, from Ubykh: Шъуача – seaside) is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, and up to 600,000 residents in the urban area.
Sochi is Russia's only subtropical resort city on the Black Sea coast, with beaches, skiing, and natural attractions. Learn about its history, culture, and best things to do in this travel guide.
The biggest resort town on what's called the "Russian Riviera," Sochi is preparing to step onto the world stage as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Somewhat ironically, Sochi is really quite temperate for most of the year, with its Black Sea waters warm and swimmable well into October.
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The city of Sochi is administratively subdivided into the city districts of Adlersky, Khostinsky, Lazarevsky, and Central Tsentralny. With an area of 32 km2, the Tsentralny City District comprises many important tourist destinations like the Michael Archangel Cathedral, the Sochi Arboretum (botanical garden), the Winter Theater, and the Maritime Pa...
Created in 1961, the Greater Sochi area stretches for 145 km along the Black Sea coast and is considered Europe’s longest city. It is also the sixth-largest city on the Black Sea and the fifth-largest city in Russia’s Southern Federal District. Some of the notable rivers in the city include Ashe, Khosta, Mzymta, Matsesta, Psezuapse, Psou, Shakhe, a...
As a result of the Caucasian War and the Russo-Turkish War in 1829, the coastal area along the Black Sea was occupied by the Russians. The Fort of Alexandria (renamed later as Navaginsky) was established in 1838, at the head of the Sochi River. During the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the fort was abandoned to prevent its capture by the Turkish troops....
Learn about Sochi, Russia's largest and busiest seaside resort city, located along the Black Sea and at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. Discover its climate, districts, attractions, and role as a host city for the Olympic Winter Games and the FIFA World Cup.
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Sochi, city and resort area of Krasnodar kray (territory), southwestern Russia, with mineral springs, beaches, a subtropical climate, and attractive scenery. The city stretches along the Black Sea coast at the foot of the western part of the main Caucasus mountain range.
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Jun 4, 2019 · Sochi was a top Russia destination before the 2014 Olympics, and is very worth visiting now. Here are the top 12 things to do in Sochi, Russia.
Sochi is often called the unofficial 'Summer Capital' of Russia, or the Black Sea Pearl. This is the country's biggest and busiest summer sea resort, attracting more than 4 million visitors annually with its amazing mountainous coastline, endless shingle beaches, warm sunny days, and bustling nightlife.
