Tip 1: How Russians treat the Olympics in Sochi
Tip 1: How Russians treat the Olympics in Sochi
February 7, 2014 in Sochi will be heldsolemn opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games. It is a great honor for the city and for Russia as a whole. However, the preparation of the city for the reception of the Olympics required very great effort and expense. It's no wonder that right after Sochi won the contest for the title of the capital of the Winter Olympic Games, along with approval, voices of skeptics began to be heard. And how do Russians feel about holding the Olympics now, when very little time has left before this significant event?
Results of sociological research
Yes, the upcoming Olympic Games demandedLarge investments, which could be directed to more pressing needs. Therefore, one can understand the skepticism and even discontent of some Russian citizens. However, according to a sociological survey conducted under the auspices of the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee, the overwhelming majority of Russians approve the holding of this sporting holiday in our country. The survey was conducted in April-May 2013 in 22 cities of the Russian Federation. For reliability, the sample was made among citizens of both sexes, of all age categories and from different social groups. 83% of the respondents positively answered the question whether they approve the holding of the Winter Olympics in Sochi. In their opinion, holding such a high-level sports event will improve the international image of Russia, positively affect the influx of foreign tourists, instill in children and adolescents interest in sports, and strengthen the sense of patriotism and pride in their Motherland. The vast majority of Russians surveyed (81%) are going to regularly monitor sports news from Sochi during the Olympics either with the help of television, or using the Internet. 17% of respondents said they would certainly try to come to Sochi to personally watch the athletes' competitions.What are the arguments of opponents of the Sochi Olympics?
Most often, people who do not approveWinter Olympic Games in Sochi, argue that we have not so rich a country to spend huge sums on ambitious sports projects. Say, it would be better to build cheap housing, modernize production, repair infrastructure, roads. A weighty argument is also a fear (alas, quite real in our conditions) that some of these sums will be trivialized. Finally, many people are afraid that large-scale construction in Sochi and its environs will cause great environmental damage.Tip 2: How the inhabitants of Sochi refer to the holding of the Olympics in the city
A few weeks later in Sochi helda grandiose event - the Winter Olympics in 2014. Many countries are preparing for this event, not to mention the Russians, and even more so the inhabitants of Sochi. So, how are the residents of this resort city, which has the honor of hosting numerous guests, refer to hosting the Olympics in their city?
Problem preparation
Preparation for this project lasts exactly 7 years. And all these years the residents of Sochi have been suffering from lack of basic amenities, increased police staff and ongoing road works. Among Sochi residents often talk about where to go before March! Feelings of these people can be understood. Mass preparation, hype, excitement - all this affects the mood of the inhabitants of this beautiful city. In addition, the measures of enhanced security create a feeling for the inhabitants of Sochi that they declared a war time. People are tired every day to see soldiers, trenches and weapons. But it is worthwhile to understand that all this is done for the benefit of the population and the successful holding of the Games. The "Olympic" rules of the road are also creating an unrestrained situation. This, in a way, additions to the current rules, limiting the freedom of drivers. It is worth saying that for several years the speed of cars in the provincial city does not exceed 20 km / h. And this is also the reason for preparing for the Olympics.Difficulties due to the communal structure
In connection with the preparation, Sochi often actedscheduled outages. Some neighborhoods remained without electricity for weeks. And, since the connection of objects has already started, the situation for the residents of Sochi will not improve in the near future. Naturally, this negatively affects the emotional state of Sochi. Here are some more annoying factors: in December all the central districts of the city were left without heating; In January, three huge residential areas were left without hot water; the absence of light forces active use of electrical appliances, which in turn leads to frequent accidents due to overload. Many tourists, spectators and athletes are looking forward to February 7 - the start of the Games. Sochi residents themselves notice that they will be more happy not with the opening, but with the closure of the Sochi 2014 Olympics. As for residents of the Caucasian regions, they will not be happy at the upcoming games and will not be allowed to go to Sochi. This was stated by human rights activist Magomed Mutsolgov. This discrimination adds grief to the hearts of Sochi residents. Therefore, residents of Sochi can complain about what is happening. Preparing an event takes away their joy and peace. Moreover, they worry about transportation and the condition of roads at the time of the Games. Can they at this time without any problems get to work or they will have to stand for a long time in traffic jams. We hope that these and other problems will be solved and the inhabitants of Sochi will be proud of the World Olympiad, which was held in their hometown!Tip 3: How to become a volunteer for the Olympics in Sochi
In Russia, a set of volunteers is activelythe 2012 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Sochi. In general, it is planned to select about 25 thousand volunteers from different cities of the country, moreover, very strict requirements are imposed on each candidate.
Become volunteers of the Olympics in Sochi can sincerelydevoted people from 18 to 80 years old, fluent in English. For the most part, volunteers will be recruited from those who already had a good time during various sports events, but this is more of a plus than a mandatory requirement. Since volunteers at the Olympics will have to communicate with fans, sportsmen, press representatives, foreign tourists, etc. ., they must be polite, friendly, sociable, able to make a favorable impression. This is very important, since the Olympics in Sochi will greatly influence the attitude towards Russia in many countries of the world. By the way, for the same reason, volunteers will be free to speak not only in Russian, but also in English. Knowledge of other foreign languages is welcome. If you are sure that you possess all the qualities necessary for the Olympic volunteer, register on the website of the Volunteer Movement of Sochi Games and fill out the questionnaire. If she is interested in the people doing the selection, they will contact you and tell you what to do next. Most likely, you will have a test of English and an interview. If, by results of all the stages of selection, you decide to volunteer, you will be given a list of duties that you will need to perform during the Olympic Games. They directly depend on your education, talents, activities, etc. For example, you can participate in a meeting of delegations or award ceremonies, be present at doping control, etc. Please note that you will not be granted leave to participate in the Olympics, so the employer's refusal Letting go of you in the days of the Games will be the occasion for refusing to be a volunteer. For students-volunteers of state educational institutions, unscheduled vacations will be organized, besides participation in the organization of the Games will be counted as the passage of production practice.
Tip 4: How to steal at the Olympic construction in Sochi
As the construction of the Olympicobjects in Sochi is nearing completion, facts of various kinds of machinations accompanying the erection of sports facilities and infrastructure are revealed. This is not just an unjustified overstatement of the cost of construction work, which President Vladimir Putin mentioned, but also about banal theft of the budget.
Reports of law enforcement agencies refer toinvestigation of abuse in the construction of facilities designed for the Sochi 2014 Olympics. For example, a criminal case was instituted in connection with an attempt to steal 8 billion rubles from the budget allocated for the construction of sports infrastructure facilities. The press center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation reported that it is a question of fraudulent actions at the stage of preparatory works committed by unreasonably overstating the cost of construction indicated in the estimate. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, one of the facts reflected in the criminal case concerns the construction of the bobsleigh track. In an overestimate of the estimated cost, the leaders of the Mostovik NGO are suspected, whose actions in the event of the completion of the financial combination could cause damage to the budget in the amount of more than 2 billion rubles. Another criminal episode is connected with the construction of the central Sochi stadium. Here we are talking about an attempt on fraud, manifested in the appropriation of funds of SC "Olimpstroj" in the amount of more than 5 billion rubles. Criminals attempted to carry out their criminal activities at the stage of design work and the conclusion of a contract. In general, four Olympic venues have been brought to the attention of law enforcement agencies. A source in the government also reports that criminal cases against a number of persons involved in fraud were initiated directly by the management of the State Corporation "Olimpstroj". Meanwhile, in Olimpstroi itself, this information has not yet been confirmed, recognizing only the fact that the company was visited by auditors. According to the representative of the SC "Olimpstroj", the results of the audit of the Accounting Chamber confirmed the legitimacy of the actions of the company's management in the construction of objects of the future Olympics.
