SOCHI, Russia-- A shining new $635 million highway on the outskirts of Sochi stands next to a crumbling apartment block with a red "SOS!" banner on its roof. The residents of 5a Akatsy street have ...

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Christmas service at the Cathedral of the Holy Face of Christ the Savior in the Russian city of Sochi on Jan. 7, 2014.Maxim Shemetov—Reuters ...

SOCHI, Russia-- It is difficult for Sochi resident Tatiana Zarutsjaya to talk about the Winter Olympics host city's dog culling program without bursting into tears. "In order to keep those street dogs ...

The Winter Olympics in Sochi haven’t been without controversy. Whether it’s about the outcry surrounding Russia’s horrifying anti-gay laws or the frightening environmental impact of the Olympic ...

We've heard plenty of travel horror stories out of Sochi since the Olympics began, and many have questioned the city's level of preparedness for the Games. Despite the controversy, however, Sochi has ...

— -- SOCHI, Russia -- It was another perfect day at the summery Sochi Winter Olympics, pushing 70 degrees outside. Locals strolled the sunny lanes of central Sochi. The city center stands a ...

It’s a nightmare to get there. Hotels aren’t ready for guests. The visa alone costs over $200 if you want it processed in a reasonable time frame. When you get there, don’t expect to be able to ski.

For two weeks this month, all eyes will be on Sochi as it hosts the 2014 Winter Olympics. But for most Russians, this city by the Black Sea is a place of rest and recuperation, not elite athleticism. ...

Meanwhile, rumors say that Konstantin Ernst, who also heads Channel One, may lose his job after the Olympics. By Vladimir Kozlov Sochi Opening Ceremony Winter Olympics - H 2014 MOSCOW — Konstantin ...

The XXII Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, are said to have cost around US$50 billion, which makes them the most expensive Games to date. The bill includes many new buildings and the first ever Winter ...