It's been a long wait for spectators trying to buy tickets for the Olympic Games events, already underway in Sochi, one day before the official opening on Friday. However, very few complain.
Following a series of suicide bombings in the city of Volgograd late last year, which killed 34 people, government introduced unprecedented security measures in the area. Some 40,000 police and soldiers are safeguarding the Games, along with hidden cameras, numerous checkpoints and high-tech military equipment.
Russia has reportedly spent a record 50 billion dollars on hosting the Games, making them the most expensive Olympics in history. Almost the entire Olympic infrastructure was built from scratch, in addition to roads, power grids and hotels.
While some sports competitions have already begun, the games don't open until Friday evening local time.
Details of the opening ceremony are kept secret, with some reports suggesting that it will include tributes to Russian ballet, art and architecture. Some 3 billion people are expected to watch the performance worldwide.
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