Russia's Olympic ambition
Financial Times
Financial Times
  • 5 years ago
Sochi 2014 will be the most expensive Olympics in history, with the cost expected to top $50bn. But despite its huge budget, the winter event faces challenges, not least from the city's sub-tropical climate and accusations of slave labour, as Charles Clover discovers. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video
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