SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia dismissed criticism of its preparations for the Winter Olympics on Thursday, saying it had set a "wonderful example" for future hosts despite spending a record $50 billion.
The build-up to the Games in Sochi has been dominated by criticism of Russia's anti-gay propaganda law, security concerns and gripes in the last few days about unfinished hotel rooms and the fate of the city's stray dogs.
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