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Sochi
Sochi: Citius,
Altius, Fortius…
for events
ochi is the
southernmost
resort city in
Russia, now with an
advanced Olympic-class
infrastructure, a legacy of
the 2014 Winter Olympics.
The city is situated on
the Black Sea coast in the
foothills of the Western
Caucasus, near to Russia’s
borders with Abkhazia
and Turkey and perfectly
illustrates Russia’s vast
natural beauty span with
its rich climatic diversity,
including striking snowy
mountain peaks and
seaside subtropics.
Sochi embraces a city-
wide park featuring a vast
variety of plant species.
The resort city also boasts
numerous historical and
cultural sights, and leisure
and recreation facilities.
All this natural
backdrop and
infrastructure help
the city provide all
necessary conditions
for staging major events
and exhibitions to top
international standards.
That Olympic legacy and
continuing development
have seen new hotels
operated by global brands
and restaurants with
exquisite cuisine spring
up, all adding to the events
industry menu of services.
The transport system
is well-developed and
used to dealing with high
demand, and seasonal
charter flights serve many
international destinations.
Sergei Shuklin, Sochi
Convention & Visitors
Bureau President and
General Director of
REINFO LLC (DMC)
tells EW: “Sochi is an
all-season destination
of the events industry
in Russia. Its state-of-
the-art infrastructure
is in harmony with
uniquely varied natural
attractions, and this
lucky combination is a
great asset in staging
unforgettable events.”
Major events
staged in Sochi
include:
Sochi 2014 - XXII Winter
Olympic Games
Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix
The F1 Russia Grand Prix has been
staged at Sochi Autodrom annually
since 2014.
XIX World Festival of Youth and
Students, October, 2017, saw 50,000
people taking part.
FIFA Confederations Cup Russia,
June/July, 2017
The Fisht stadium in Sochi hosted
four matches.
FIFA World Cup Russia 2018,
June/July, 2018
The Fisht stadium in Sochi hosted six
matches.
3rd CISM World Winter Games,
February, 2017
9th World Choir Games,
July, 2016
An international choral festival
staged since 2,000 biannually on
different continents.
ASEAN – Russia Summit,
Sochi in figures:
3,502km 2 450,000
3,000 20 50 200
population
area
Over
5 star
hotels
species of plant in
the city parks
Over
700
restaurants
15
Over
30
Olympic
venues
Moscow-Sochi-Moscow
round flights a day
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May, 2016
500 participants, including
Presidents of the largest States of
ASEAN.
The Valdai Discussion Club
Established in 2004, this has seen
over 1,000 representatives of the
international scholarly community
from 63 countries take part in the
Club’s work over the years.
Russian Investment Forum
Staged at the former Main Media
Centre of the Olympic Park - the
largest convention and exhibition
complex in the wider Krasnodar
region.
World Grain Forum, November,
2016
A recognised forum for discussing
issues of global food security.
12th International Rail Business
Forum, 1520 Strategic Partnership
The Strategic Partnership 1520
(SP1520) is a bespoke international
forum dealing with rail issues and
is the largest business meeting of
major stakeholders across the wide
gauge area.
Each year the SP1520 welcomes
1,400 specialists from 30 countries.
4 star
hotels
Over
30
cultural
venues
5m
tourist arrivals
a year
3 star
hotels
250
sunny days
a year
2,000
business events
hosted a year
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