Russia tells biathlon spectators trudging uphill: "These are the Winter Olympics, so we need to be tough!" pic.twitter.com/XdxvpgldM3
— Ollie Williams (@OllieW) February 5, 2014 The most Russian slogan for the Sochi Olympics
Sochi has the perfect attitude for an imperfect Olympics.
Enhance! Here’s a closer look.
The sign is meant to encourage hiking biathlon spectators but really could apply to the entire Sochi experience.
* “Very dangerous” water? “We need to be tough!”
Water restored, sorta. On the bright side, I now know what very dangerous face water looks like. #Sochi #unfiltered pic.twitter.com/sQWM0vYtyz
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) February 4, 2014 * Tiny beds? “We need to be tough!”
Crosby could have to sleep in one of these beds. No frills for Canada men's hockey: http://t.co/ismTHD9s6h pic.twitter.com/5e7sWrYSSK
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) February 4, 2014 * Overrun by stray dogs? “We need to be tough!”
Day 1 #Sochi impressions: Russians aren't a smiley people but very helpful & kind! and I've already seen 3 stray dogs I want to take home
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) February 3, 2014 Sochi 2014: WE NEED TO BE TOUGH!
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