The upcoming Sochi Olympics arouses all sorts of anticipations in people. Someone is looking forward to the holiday, while others are skeptical about it. Moreover, politicians are no exception. Many fear that the preparations for the Olympic Games will become tough. How does Putin feel about a possible boycott?
Boycotts are often used as national liberation movements. There were cases when the Olympic Games were boycotted as well. For example, the United States and several other states announced a boycott of the USSR in 1980. In response, the Soviet Union boycotted the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
What is the threat of a boycott of the Sochi Olympics? Some countries, including America, intend to arrange a boycott in Russia. According to President Putin, this is nothing more than a manifestation of competition. Moreover, the head of state noted that this is especially bad if applied to international sports competitions.
Foreign leaders
President of the Russian Federation V. V. Putin noted that the holding of the Olympic Games provides an opportunity to improve relations with different countries, so to speak, to build reliable bridges. What a pity that boycotts and protests are burning these bridges and destroying healthy relationships between partners.
Presidents and prime ministers of many countries refuse to cooperate with the Russian authorities. The Sochi Olympics will most likely be held without the leaders of France, Germany, Poland and Great Britain. The presence of the heads of these states would have cheered Vladimir Vladimirovich and assured him of the genuine greatness of his vast country.
Another reason for the boycott
Vladimir Putin said that Russia has passed a law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality, especially among children. But gay people are not oppressed in any way. Therefore, they can freely visit Sochi and watch the Olympics. This is another reason for the boycott of the West.
The fact is that in the United States there are strict laws regarding homosexuality, which are subject to criminal liability. According to Putin, his foreign colleagues, who are trying to criticize Russian laws, would do well to ask them to put things in order, first of all, in their countries. How can you make comments about democratic laws, especially if they are softer than in other countries?
Likewise, individuals are hostile and make attempts to disrupt the event, or at least to nullify the holiday mood and weaken the spirit of the participants. Some residents of nearby towns join groups and organize various actions.
As for the Olympics, the president is sure that there are no fears. He calls for loyalty to all segments of the population. And even if there are no real threats, and boycotts are not gaining extreme momentum, people have no sense of the holiday as such.
