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Vladimir Putin congratulated all sport lovers and all Russian citizens on the International Olympic Committee decision to hold the 2014 Olympics in Sochi

July 5, 2007, Vnukovo-2 Airport, Moscow

As the President met with journalists at the airport he told them that the decision to hold the Olympics in Sochi is also the recognition of Russia’s increasing possibilities.

The head of state noted that preparing and hosting the Olympic Games in Sochi will act as a powerful impetus for the development of the south of Russia.

July 5, 2007, Vnukovo-2 Airport, Moscow