Downtown Sochi is filled with unique architecture and majestic scenery.
Art sales are a common sight on the downtown streets of Sochi. Food choices in Sochi may be new for many
Western travelers. Traditional Russian tea hous- es are great places to get a taste of local dining. You can sip different herbal teas and sample local treats, such as honey, nuts, jams and pies. A fun foodie fact about Sochi is that the only tea grown in Russia, Krasnodar, is native to the Sochi area. Dagomys Tea Plantation is a popular choice for visitors. If you want to try out some of the local din-
ing establishments while in Sochi, check out Na- tasha’s. Te café’s specialties include khachapuri (Georgian cheese bread), chanakhi (a spicy meat stew) and kharcho (a soup with beef or lamb). In addition, Turetskaya Kukhnya is a favorite restaurant of travelers. Tere are no menus at Turetskaya Kukhnya, so if you don’t speak Rus- sian, it’s OK. Te restaurant is known for its ke- babs and salads. After you’ve tasted Sochi’s best cuisine, it’s
time to explore the city’s many recreational areas. Te Central District area of Sochi is where most of the city’s attractions, hotels and shopping are located. One must-see attraction in the Central District is the Sochi Dendrarium, the largest bo- tanical garden in Russia, It has more than 1,700 species of trees, plants and bushes from all over the world. Another place to spend some time is the Sochi Discovery World Aquarium, which is the largest aquarium in the country. In addition, Sochi is home to some top- notch museums. Te Sochi Art Museum opened in 1936 and includes works by Russian and So- viet artists. Te recently renovated Town History Museum features a capsule from the Soyuz 9, a
Soviet space flight that took place in 1970. Te newest addition to the Sochi museum scene is the Museum of Sochi Sport Honour, which opened in 2010. Items in the collection are connected to the Olympic and Paralympic Games of past years.
Speaking of sports, Sochi has a rich tradi- tion, which makes it fitting that the city would host the world’s largest sporting event. Te ten- nis school in Sochi has produced some of the best players in the sport, including Grand Slam champions Maria Sharapova and Yevgeny Kafel- nikov. Sochi is also home to the Russian football club FC Zhemchuzhina. Sochi has several amusement parks as well.
Park Riviera is a top destination for visitors. Te park has a variety of games, rides, art galleries, statues, cafes, water parks and animal shows. In addition, Luna Park and Kosta District Park are worth checking out if you’re looking to have some fun. No trip to Sochi is complete without doing some shopping. Te largest shopping mall in the city is MoreMall, with Olymp being the second largest. Olymp mall is anchored by a hypermar- ket called Karusel in addition to several other
Sochi will be a winter wonderland during the three weeks of the Olympic Winter Games.
fashion, home goods and electronic retailers. Trade Gallery is another large shopping center in Sochi and a great place to pick up Olympic sou- venirs, as well as everyday items. If you’re looking for more unique gifts, check out Art Salon, where you can find paintings, pottery and woodcarv- ings.
No matter how you decide to spend your
time in Sochi, it’s sure to be an unforgettable trip. For more information on Sochi, visit these
websites:
www.Sochi2014.com www.TeamUSA.org www.CoSport.com www.RussianEmbassy.org
The coastline of Sochi is breathtaking and offers a spectacular backdrop to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
The Olympic Village will be bustling with excitement during the Games.
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