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Sochi (Russian: Сочи, IPA: [ˈsotɕɪ] ⓘ, from Ubykh: Шъуача – seaside) is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, [11] and up to 600,000 residents in the urban area.
The biggest resort town on what's called the "Russian Riviera," Sochi is preparing to step onto the world stage as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Somewhat ironically, Sochi is really quite temperate for most of the year, with its Black Sea waters warm and swimmable well into October.
Sochi is Russia's only subtropical resort city on the Black Sea coast, with beaches, skiing, and natural attractions. Learn about its history, culture, and best things to do in this travel guide.
Sochi, city and resort area of Krasnodar kray (territory), southwestern Russia, with mineral springs, beaches, a subtropical climate, and attractive scenery. The city stretches along the Black Sea coast at the foot of the western part of the main Caucasus mountain range.
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Sochi ( Russian: Со́чи, SO-chee) is one of the southernmost places of Russia and the second-largest city of Krasnodar Krai, with a population of 425,000 (2018). It's along the Black Sea coast, about 1600 km south of Moscow.
Jun 4, 2019 · Sochi was a top Russia destination before the 2014 Olympics, and is very worth visiting now. Here are the top 12 things to do in Sochi, Russia.
