4 Reasons Why Russia Wanted to Host the Winter Olympics
3. Because Russia wants to bring European culture and infrastructure to Sochi
With state-of-the-art infrastructure noted in its transport facilities, hotels, roads and the evolution in the culture in general, the European effect is clearly seen in the city of Sochi. With more and more educational opportunities and health care facilities, not only has the birth rate gone up, the number of students attending the city’s university has also increased. In a nutshell, the Olympic Games have brought Europe to Sochi.
4. Because the Olympics bring along opportunities for economic growth
Undoubtedly, the 2014 Winter Olympics have opened up several avenues for youngsters and many unemployed residents to find jobs and earn handsomely. The various infrastructural projects like building of roads and construction of highways and so on, have given opportunities to many to work. Thus, Russia has good potential of significant economic development owing to hosting the Olympic Games.