Sochi
The Hypocrisy of the Internet's Sochi Rainbow Protest
Rainbow logos are everywhere on social media these days, as media brands and individuals protest against Russia's anti-gay policies. But how effective can such a toothless show of support be?
Why the Hell Are the Olympics Being Held in Sochi, Anyway?
Vladimir Putin has…complicated reasons for hosting the Winter Olympics in a subtropical beach town located near an ongoing insurgency.
How NBC's Russian Hack Actually Happened, According to the Security Expert Who Set It Up
"While all three devices looked like they had been compromised with no user interactions that was just not the case."
Why the Hell Are the Olympics Being Held in Sochi, Anyway?
It seems crazy to host the Winter Olympics in a subtropical beach town nestled in a historically war-torn region that's still plagued by an insurgency. But Vladimir Putin has his reasons.
How Sochi Made 1,000 Football Fields Worth of Fake Snow
You can't control the weather, but you can hack it.
We Talked To The Architect Turning Selfies Into Giant Monuments At Sochi
Take the Mount Rushmore of Instagram selfies.
Why the Sochi Olympics are the Most Expensive in History
We went to Sochi to investigate the claims of corruption and kickbacks, tour some of the most expensive Olympic venues ever built, and talk to Sochi residents who have been pushed aside to make room for Putin's man-made mountains of money.
Russia Probably Won't Promote the Genocide That Took Place in Sochi
During what many people call Europe's first genocide, Sochi played a central role in Russia's mass killing and deportation of the region's ethnic Circassians.
Sochi 2014: Mountains of Money
The 2014 Winter Games have cost Russia about $50 billion, making them the most expensive in history. There's more money to be made than ever before—especially if you're a friend of President Putin.
Russia Probably Won't Promote The Genocide That Took Place In Sochi
During what many people call Europe's first genocide, the city played a central role in Russia's mass killing of ethnic Circassians.
Pussy Riot Goes Back to Jail
With just two months of their sentence left, Pussy Riot was freed in a general amnesty by the Russian government. Simon Ostrovsky met up with the band members in Moscow just a couple weeks after they were released to find out what they're doing with...