Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) applauds the gold medal-winning Russian figure skating team during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 9, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - After putting up for years with dust, noise and traffic jams while their drab Russian resort was transformed into a modern sports hub, the people of Sochi can finally judge for themselves whether it was worth it.
As the $51-billion (31.09 billion pounds) Winter Olympics got into full swing on Sunday, the answer from spectators, seeing the Olympic Park up and running for the first time, was a resounding "Yes".
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