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Sochi Women Arrested After Bootleg Liquor Kills 10

Investigators said the two women, ages 30 and 71, sold homemade Georgian brandy, known as chacha, at a market south of the resort city of Sochi.

Young Woman Fined for Filming Oil Depot Fire After Ukrainian Drone Attack

The young woman and two others were forced to issue an on-camera apology for filming the burning oil depot near the resort city of Sochi.

Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Sochi Oil Depot

Overnight, 127 firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze, according to a local official.

2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack Near Sochi Olympic Village

Authorities said debris from a downed drone fell in the town of Adler, just south of Sochi, after it was intercepted by Russian air defense systems.

Sochi Closes Beaches as Torrential Rain Floods City Streets

Videos posted on social media showed floodwaters partially submerging cars overnight and snowfall in Sochi’s mountainous areas.

Storm Triggers Flooding in Southern Russia’s Sochi

Meteorologists said one month’s worth of precipitation fell in Sochi over the past day.

Putin Halts Visits to Sochi Residence Due to Safety Concerns – Proekt

Proekt’s investigators claim that Putin “felt a threat to his physical safety” following multiple drone attacks on Sochi in fall 2023.

Torrential Rain Floods Streets of Sochi

Some parts of the Black Sea resort city received around five inches of rain overnight, flooding roadways and the basement of a hospital.

Erdogan to Meet With Putin Monday Amid Grain Deal Revival Hopes

"Negotiations will indeed take place in Sochi on Monday," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.

Flash Floods Trigger Evacuations on Russia’s Black Sea Coast

Emergency authorities in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region issued a flash flood warning from late Sunday into Monday due to heavy rains.

Study Finds Sochi Has Some of World's Highest-Priced Luxury Properties

The Russian resort town of Sochi has some of the highest luxury housing prices in the world, a new study shows.

Intense Flooding Hits Russia's Black Sea Resort Sochi

The Black Sea resort experienced record rainfall over the weekend, washing away cars and killing at least one civilian.

Russia Wants to Spark a Domestic Tourism Boom. Will It Work?

The government is telling Russians to explore their homeland, and borders remain shut.

Sochi Cracks Down on Tourism Surge From Putin’s Week-Long Coronavirus Holiday

Muscovites started flocking to the popular resort city despite its mayor urging them to stay away.

Russian Passenger Plane Slips Off Runway in Sochi Injuring 18

The state-run RIA news agency said one Sochi airport staff member died during the clean-up operations.

Eight Foreigners Reportedly Killed in Sochi Fire

According to preliminary data, eight hired workers from [post-Soviet] countries were killed.

A Short History of Sochi

Sochi has long been the domestic holiday spot of choice for Russians, and with its breathtaking scenery you’ll soon see why.

Q&A Meet Tatyana Strakhova

A local view of Sochi.

Inside Stalin’s Sochi Villa

Don’t miss stalin’s holiday villa in sochi, whose star began to rise back in soviet times.

Sochi: Gifts from the Gateway to the Caucasus

The best gifts to bring home from Sochi.

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