Sochi is the most beautiful resort in Russia. This is probably the only city on the Black Sea coast where you can relax and work, enjoy the warm sea and snowy mountains at the same time.
Those who love interesting excursions and vibrant nightlife should relax in the central part of Sochi. Those who like to quietly lie on the beach can stay in other areas - Adler, Lazarevsky, Khosta - all of this is part of one large city.
There is one amazing place that is worth visiting, no matter where on the Black Sea coast you find yourself - this is the Olympic Park.
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Fisht Stadium
Fisht Stadium is a unique sports attraction in the Krasnodar region.
The height of the stadium reaches 69 meters, it is designed in the shape of a sea shell and a snowy mountain peak. Australian specialists worked on the project, and this work of art was erected by Russian and Turkish construction companies. This majestic building fits well into the surrounding mountainous landscape and vaguely resembles the shape of the Fisht mountain of the same name. In 2021, the Fisht stadium is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup; about 1 million people plan to visit it.
Sports attractions
Since the territory of the Olympic Park is huge, for transportation it is best to choose one of the vehicles: a bicycle, rollerblades, scooters, Segways or some other nice type of mini-transport. Otherwise, you will simply get tired and the walk will be unpleasant.
Fisht Stadium
The most grandiose structure of the Olympic Park. The opening and closing of the XXII Winter Olympic Games were held here, and you probably saw this stadium on TV. The design of the stadium was based on the shape of the structure, reminiscent of both a shell and a mountain top. Capacity 40,000 spectators. Ahead of the 2021 FIFA World Cup, additional work has been carried out to increase fan capacity. Currently the stadium can accommodate 45,000 people.
Fisht Stadium. Photo @russia.travel.official
Ice Palace "Bolshoi"
During the Winter Olympic Games, the Bolshoi Ice Palace was the main hockey stadium. It is designed for 12,000 spectators and is multifunctional. It can be transformed into a boxing ring or concert venue, to host trade fairs or circus performances. Today, the Bolshoi Ice Palace is also the home rink of the local hockey team Sochi.
In addition to these creations, here you will see:
- The Iceberg Ice Palace, where the Russian World Figure Skating Championships and hockey tournaments are currently held. Youth hockey teams play here for the prestigious Black Sea Cup.
- Shaiba Ice Arena, the second most important and largest sports facility after the Bolshoi Ice Palace
- Sochi Autodrom is the pride of the Olympic Park and the venue for Formula 1 racing.
And in order not to wander alone through all this beauty, you can come here on a tour.
Ice Palace "Bolshoi"
The second iconic object of the Olympic heritage is the Bolshoi Ice Palace.
This stadium was built in 2012 according to the project. This is the first structure of this level of complexity designed by Russian engineers and architects. The complex consists of underground and above-ground parts, with a total area of 100 square meters and can accommodate 12 thousand guests.
Ice Sports Palace "Iceberg"
The Iceberg Ice Palace was designed and erected in 2012 in the Olympic Park. “Iceberg” occupies an area of 68,000 m2, has an ice arena and accommodates 12 thousand seats and a training skating rink.
This sports palace has a unique microclimate maintained in the stands and arena. It can easily be repurposed for summer sports competitions.
"Adler Arena"
The indoor speed skating rink stands majestically on the flat terrain of the Caucasus Mountains.
The complex has an unusual design: it is an oval stadium, 400 meters long, with two competitive ice tracks. Tinted stained glass windows fit harmoniously into this project and emphasize its grandeur, because the height of the building reaches 25 meters.
If you get to the ice palaces at night, they will have beautiful lighting that will captivate any eye and you will be able to capture your happy faces against this beautiful background. They open before you in all their glory - the Fisht stadium, the Shayba ice arena, the Big Ice Palace, etc. You will be able to take a photo next to them as a keepsake and show everyone that you were here.
Singing Fonan
On the territory of the Olympic Park there is the most important, in my opinion, sports heritage - this is the “Olympic Fire Bowl”, and now the “Singing Fountain” in the Olympic Park.
The fountain was built for the opening and closing of the Olympic Games, and now every day it delights resort guests with its evening show.
The singing fountain in the Olympic Park is designed in the form of a Firebird sculpture, which has a fiery crest and huge wings. The bowl has a diameter of 75 meters. 264 gigantic fountains are equipped with cannons capable of shooting jets of water to a height of 70 meters, each individually illuminated. The fountain is controlled using a control panel that combines all the functions of the fountain into one.
If you are flying on a plane to Sochi and are sitting on the right, then the entire Olympic Park will appear before your eyes when you land.
Olimpic village
This object of architectural and design work also deserves special attention. A total of 47 residential complexes were built on the territory of the “village”. During the Olympic Games, athletes and members of their families lived here. In addition, media representatives, trainers, as well as people who were directly involved in organizing such a large-scale project were located in the village. Yes, at the moment the Olympic Village has been converted into a resort complex and bears the colorful name “Juicy”.
Sochi Park
We walked around, took photos, it’s time to go to the Sochi Park amusement park and ride for the rest of the day.
You will get unforgettable emotions. This is a mini-Disneyland in Russia. But I advise you to go there after you’ve visited the ice palaces, otherwise, after you’ve skated to your heart’s content and walked around the park, you won’t want to go anywhere.
For dinosaur lovers
Fans of prehistoric times should visit the dinosaur museum. Neither adults nor children will remain indifferent. When the lights are turned off, the hall plunges into darkness and, being in the very center of the jungle, visitors can experience almost primordial horror. In the barely lit thickets, the screams and growls of prehistoric giants are heard, and heads and tails move in a chaotic manner. The lizards may be robotic, but the emotions from what they see are real. All this pleasure costs 350 rubles .
How to get there
The easiest way to get to the Olympic Park, even from Tuapse itself, is Lastochka. This is a high-speed electric train that will quickly and comfortably take you to Sochi. For some trains this is the final station, others go further to the airport, and still others will go to the park, where we need it. If you live in Sochi or Adler itself, you can get there on a comfortable air-conditioned bus.
You can get to the park comfortably and educationally on the Matryoshka excursion bus, which runs every day from Sochi to the Olympic Park. You will not only enjoy a wonderful trip on such a branded bus, but also listen to a tour about the sights of Sochi.
You can also rent a car, a resort map and get to the park yourself; along the way we recommend stopping and taking memorable photos of Sochi’s sights.
For a whole day in Sochi Park, can you get boiled from the heat?
But they didn’t guess right. Firstly, you will probably visit water attractions where you will be doused with water from head to toe. For example, this one:
Attraction “Miracle Yudo fish-whale”
Or this one:
Attraction “Buyan Island”
And, secondly, this wonderful gazebo appeared in the park, allowing you to cool the air outside:
A climate system that allows you to cool the air outside.
You can also cool down comfortably on the Kinder Surprise Terrace:
Terrace Kinder Surprise
What to see
You can spend the whole day in the Olympic Park, and later want to go here again. So, you left Swallow and walked into the park, what do you see? Somewhere in the distance there are some structures, but it is not yet clear what they are; multi-colored stripes go towards them. You can see the rides ahead on the left, and large stands next to you on the right. There are also bicycles for rent, electric cars with trailers ready to take you to the Olympic venues, and souvenir shops.
If you are not in a hurry, it is better to walk and enjoy every little detail. When you walk a little forward, you will understand that the large stands are made for Formula 1 , and the multi-colored stripes are tracks, there are 5 of them in total and each is painted to match the color of one of the Olympic rings. They are wide enough, so there is enough space for electric cars, bicycles, and numerous pedestrians. You will have to walk for quite a long time, and even under the scorching sun, so either choose a cloudy day, or wear a Panama hat, take care of your head.
Be sure to look around so you don't miss anything. Every little thing here has its own story, you can stop and read if you are interested.
After walking around Sochi Park and watching the show of singing fountains, you need to quickly hurry to Lastochka so as not to miss the last flight. Otherwise, you will have to look for a late bus or call a taxi. So the main advice is to follow the Swallows schedule, because this is the best way home.
If you have already visited this amazing place, leave a comment and share your impressions of what you saw.
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection, the Olympic Park will be closed from March 28 to April 5. The Olympic Park is open every day from 08.00 to 00.00, seven days a week.
On September 22, 2021, the Olympic Park is scheduled to close for the preparation and holding of the FORMULA 1 VTB RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX 2021. On September 28, the park is planned to open for free visits. Fountain opening hours: First section 20:00 - 20:30. Break 20:30 - 21:00. Second department 21:00 - 21:30. Attention, the current operating hours of the fountain are always indicated on the website in the updated information block (right column).
The schedule of concerts in the Olympic Park is presented on our website in the Playbill.
The Winter Olympics in Sochi have become history; the Olympic Park, the place where the most memorable winter fairy tale took place, remains. Not only every Sochi resident, but also tourists from all over the world can touch history, see with their own eyes the places where the champions walked, relax and enjoy a lot of magnificent sights. Venues of major competitions always attract tourists, and Sochi is no exception. To appreciate the scale of the most expensive Winter Olympics, to feel the significance of past events, to touch the Olympic history, and at the same time to have a great time and relax - all this is given to guests by the Olympic Park. So, how will the park surprise visitors? Those who like to photograph interesting places have a unique opportunity to photograph absolutely all Olympic venues. What a year ago was available only to the most famous photojournalists, today can be photographed by anyone and everyone. Stadiums and hotels, media center, Ice Palace and other sports facilities - selfies against their background will decorate the private collection of any amateur photographer. You can walk around the Olympic Park not only on foot; Sochi mini-taxi with excursion locomotives and golf carts are available to tourists. You can also rent roller skates, bicycles, tricycles, Segways and children's electric cars at rental points - the perfectly smooth asphalt in the park allows you to get the most out of your walk. An excellent opportunity not only to watch where famous athletes compete, but also to practice sports yourself - a reason to come to the Olympic Park again and again. There is a well-equipped sports ground here, all the advantages of which are appreciated by fans of mini-football and street basketball. The site is equipped with various outdoor exercise equipment, and equipment for sports games is provided free of charge. The ice extravaganza does not leave the Olympic Park either in winter or in summer. Puck lovers can cheer for the Sochi hockey team, and everyone who enjoys ice skating can spend time skating on the Ldinka hockey arena. Evening skating with lively music, cafes and restaurants is a good end to the day's worries of vacationers. Sochi Disneyland is a place where both adults and children enjoy going. Sochi Park is constantly adding new attractions, which have become a favorite vacation spot for the park's bravest little guests. After enjoying the daytime sports entertainment, relaxing near the musical fountain, which is 60 meters high, is a real evening delight. A unique light and sound show consisting of enchanting fountain splashes, mesmerizing shimmers of light and the sounds of Russian classical music - this is worth coming to the Olympic Park every evening. Sochi is not only sports, it is a beautiful sea and luxurious beaches. The Olympic Park provides an amazing opportunity to soak up the well-maintained beaches, stroll along the well-kept promenade and plunge into the beauty of the sea. Excellent world-class infrastructure allows you to relax in the Olympic Park, combining sports, culture, sea and entertainment. You can go to the Olympic Park website and get acquainted with news, entertainment and any other useful information.
Ecotaxi Mitsubishi I-MiEV is the first project in Russia. Passengers are delivered not only in the Olympic Park, but throughout the entire territory of the Imereti Lowland. The maximum speed of environmental transport is 130 km/h, and the charging distance is 150 km. Charging time is 8 hours. Currently, it is planned to place mobile stations in the lowlands, which will reduce the additional charging time to 30 minutes - from a 220 V network.
The park features a Dinosaur Exhibit , where you can take a tour back millions of years. Herbivorous dinosaurs breathe, growl and move. Imagine: a gloomy tropical park and life-size predatory animals.
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