The country is building new sports facilities, including a gymnasium where the opening ceremony will be held, roads, railways, airports, hotels and Olympic Park.

Much effort has been directed to improving traffic networks.

A modern airport was built in Sochi.

Its hourly traffic capacity is some 1,600 people now but it will be about 4,000 people in 2014.

Russia plans to sponsor international tournaments at already built facilities before the Olympic Games to gain experience necessary for the world festival.