At ski resorts above the seaside city, huge segments of metal piping and cable lie strewn around near hotels. 7, cranes still tower over muddy construction sites, freshly laid pipes lie exposed to the weather and walkways are churned up around them. If all goes to plan, the costliest Games in history will be a showcase for Russia’s achievements under Putin, the vindication of a six-year vanity project on a truly Soviet scale.īut his dream could yet be shattered: if venues on the subtropical Black Sea are not ready on time if protests break out over a new Russian law that critics say targets gay rights if Chechen or other Islamist militants attack the Games.įour months before the Games open on Feb. SOCHI/MOSCOW, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has staked his personal and political prestige on February’s Winter Olympics in the city of Sochi, yet despite the $50-billion price tag the Games could still be an embarrassing flop. * Risks from “anti-gay” law, attacks, chaos in Sochi * Failure would be big blow to his prestige * Putin wants Games to lift his own and Russia’s standing
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