Russian Riviera

By Valerie Stivers-Isakova
June 10, 2010

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A Lenin mosaic dating from the 1970's.

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The Grand Hotel Rodina's outdoor lounge and pool.

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Waitresses at Beliye Nochi restaurant, in town.

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The Rodina's library, stocked with Russian classics.

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The lobby of the Rodina.

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The columned façade of the Rodina.

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Inside the Archangel Michael Russian Orthodox church.

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A Bactrian camel at the overlook of Krasnaya Polyna ski resort.

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Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium.

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The Zodiac casino, on Sochi's boardwalk.

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Local gamers at the Sputnik theater.

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