VISITS AND VACATIONS: SOCHI

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SOCHI

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Sochi is a place to enjoy life, where you can take in the beauty of the sea, and, of course, discover the Old Town, an area infused with Southern Russian character. Whether you’re visiting on a day trip or are in the area for a longer vacation, the city has everything you need for a perfect holiday. Read on for a list of the best things to do in Sochi.

Visit Rosa Khutor Ski Resort

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Visitors from all over the world visit Rosa Khutor, located close to the Krasnaya Polyana. This resort has fun activities for everyone and provides visitors with an opportunity to spend a perfect weekend skiing, snowboarding or hiking.

Riviera Park, founded in 1898, was the private property of the famous Moscow merchant V.A. Khludov. You can discover around 250 species of plants here, some of which are very rare. Nowadays, there is also a theatre, a dolphin park and a thrilling amusement park for children and parents to enjoy.

Try fresh Russian lavash

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Lavash is a type of flatbread that’s best eaten when it is just out of the oven, and visitors will find a place that bakes it on almost every corner of the city, with bakers usually cooking it right in front of their customers. The bread goes well with savoury meals, but is also delicious served with sugar alongside a cup of tea, coffee or even soft drinks.

Try and buy caviar at a trout farm

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It’s a well-known fact that no Russian meal is complete without salmon caviar. Here in Sochi, you can find everything pertaining to this delicacy, from globally produced caviar to local varieties. Sochi trout farms produce a healthy product that tastes good and is less expensive.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking

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