Cost and conflict overshadows Sochi Winter Games

Corruption claims have dogged preparations for the Sochi Winter Olympics, writes Nataliya Vasilyeva

AN interactive website launched last Monday by anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny paints a vivid picture of the suspected cost overruns and conflicts of interest at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Russia has spent about €37bn to deliver the Sochi Olympics, making them the most expensive games ever, even though as a winter event it hosts many fewer athletes than summer games do.