Excitement in Sochi ahead of opening ceremony
1,664 views · Published 7 February 2014 · 2:03 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
In just a few hours, a lavish opening ceremony is expected to officially launch the most expensive Olympic games ever. The build-up has been overshadowed by security fears, preparation concerns and political controversy. But, as Al Jazeera's Paul Brennan reports, there is much excitement and pride amongst ordinary Russians.
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