Sochi is the largest construction site in Europe with 100,000 men and 500 companies are working around the clock.
Russia Builds For Sochi Olympics
![A digital clock counts down the days to the February 7 opening of the Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia, March 16, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA) ](https://gdb.voanews.com/240b86f9-573d-45fc-80c9-479b94e29075_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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A digital clock counts down the days to the February 7 opening of the Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia, March 16, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)
![Construction continues on the 40,000 seat stadium that will be used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics, March 15, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/e6146cda-ff01-4ec4-ade4-777df71d632e_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Construction continues on the 40,000 seat stadium that will be used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics, March 15, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)
![This speed skating rink will be used for the Olympic Games and then dismantled, Sochi, Russia, March 15, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/642b8723-a1d1-4d3e-af02-89f1c69b08ce_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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This speed skating rink will be used for the Olympic Games and then dismantled, Sochi, Russia, March 15, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)
![The Iceberg will host competitions of figure skating, a favorite sport of Russians, Sochi, Russia, March 15, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/37b48735-be4a-471d-99c8-d11ccac98f79_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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The Iceberg will host competitions of figure skating, a favorite sport of Russians, Sochi, Russia, March 15, 2013. (V. Undritz/VOA)