Sochi

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Located in Russia.

Sochi is a city in Russia, located on the northeast coast of the Black Sea in the Krasnodar Territory, at a distance of 1620 km from Moscow. Unofficially also referred to as the summer, southern and resort “capital” of Russia.

The most important factors attracting holidaymakers in Sochi: a warm subtropical climate; sea, mineral springs, proximity to mountains, developed tourist and recreational infrastructure. Virgin Kolkhida forests of the Western Caucasus in the city (Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve) are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The length of the city along the Black Sea coast (from north-west to south-east) is about 99 km.

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Source: Wikipedia

Authors of photos: Yuri Krasnov, Akmal Usmanov, El ena