Gallery: Lenin and Leisure: Sochi Before the Olympic Madness
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A tourist takes traditional hydro-massage therapy at the public beach in the Adlersky district of Sochi. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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Approximately 3 million tourists visit Sochi each year. Public beach of the Adlersky district. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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The monument with portrait of Lenin is situated near the city's oldest amusement park, called "Riviera". This is a favorite meeting place for residents and tourists. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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Public beach of the Adlersky district. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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Fruit stand. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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Public beach in the Adlersky district of Sochi. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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The seafront in Adlersky district. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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Outdoor cafe on the seafront in Adler. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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The old railway terminal under renovation in the Adlersky district. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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Café "Kuban wines on tap", Adlersky City District. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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At midday, a drunk pedestrian struggles to cross the street in the Adlersky district. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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The seafront of the Central District. July 2013, Sochi, Russia. Many sites of interest in Sochi are closed due to construction readying for the Olympics.
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Zolotoy Kolos Resort, Sochi Central District. July 2013, Sochi, Russia.
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A tour group visits in one of the waterfalls stopped at during the 33 Waterfalls Tour. July 2013, Sochi, Russia. In addition to considerable beachfront, Sochi boasts several areas of ecological interest, including the Sochi National Park and the Caucasus Nature Reserve.
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