Sochi Games are a display of 'soft powers'
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Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Analysts say the Winter Olympics in Sochi is a display of Russia's 'soft power'. The lead-up to the Games was plagued with security concerns and criticism over the massive cost to Russia economy. But many consider the Games a showcase of modern Russia, and all it can achieve. Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Sochi.
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