Late on the evening of February 14 and after midnight, Russia's Krasnodar region was massively attacked by drones. Locals complain of explosions, while authorities claim dozens of drones were ...

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 ...

SOCHI, Russia-- A crowning achievement of Vladimir Putin's Russia kicked off Friday with a celebration of its past greatness and hopes for future glory, most especially for a raucous group of Russian ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

So Sochi welcomed the Winter Olympics with an outrageously extravagant opening ceremony. Can the quality of sport over the next 16 days deliver a similar extravaganza? Stick with the BBC to find out.