Sochi Travel Guide

 

Sochi (Сочи) is a city in south-east Russia on the shore of the Black Sea (see map). Situated in a spectacular natural setting between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea coastline, Sochi has been a popular Russian resort area for nearly two centuries. With a permanent population of roughly 315,000 inhabitants (2004), millions more arrive each year for its favorable climate, beautiful landscapes, beaches, parks, health resorts, mineral springs, festivals and downhill skiing.

 

Sochi became a fashionable resort during the era of the USSR when Soviet elite (including Joseph Stalin) came to rest in the regions subtropical climate. Currently it is regaining its reputation as a world class retreat. It is now serviced by a large international airport and sea port as well as numerous 4-star hotels and resorts. The city is home to the annual Film Festival "Kinotavr" as well as a world class tennis school that has spawned the careers of such notable players as Maria Sharapova and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.

 

Although most tourists flock to the city in the summer, the winter season also attracts skiers to the Krasnaya Polyana resort. The resort boasts world class facilities, providing equipment rental, instruction, and ski lifts on a mountain suited for beginners and experts alike.

 

 

 

 

Phoning Sochi
+ 7 (Country Code) + 8622 (City Code) + Telephone Number
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Independent Sochi Guides & Interpreters

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Additional Resources for Sochi, Russia

• Wikipedia: Sochi (eng)
• Wikipedia: Krasnodar Krai (eng)
• Sites below are in Russian. To translate the web page, click on Google Translate and enter the site address.
• Sochi.ru: Sochi internet portal
• Sochi-Info.com: Sochi information and entertainment portal
• Information and entertainment portal for the city of Sochi
• News about tourism and tourist sites in Sochi and Abkhazia
• Official tourism site for the Sochi city administration
• e-Sochi.ru: Sochi news, real-estate, forums, photos and more