The Sochi Olympics for Russia is not only a prestigious event designed to work on the country's image. This is also a rather controversial event for the residents of Sochi itself. After all, a small seaside town within a couple of months will have to accept numerous delegations: athletes, accompanying teams of coaches, massage therapists, etc., fans, observers, journalists. Therefore, many indigenous Sochi residents have long thought about how and where to leave the city for the period of the games.
The Russian authorities decided to identify and evict migrants from Sochi long ago. Already in September 2013, they began to conduct raids to find visiting residents of the Olympic capital. They are forcibly expelled from the city. However, the indigenous people are also not particularly eager to stay in Sochi for the period of the Olympics. Experts say that everyone who wants to leave for the duration of the games can easily do this and he has quite a few ways of doing this.
Ways and options of departure
You can leave Sochi in different ways. The first is to take an airplane. You can go to your relatives, or you can go on a tour abroad. The flight will not be particularly difficult, because Sochi has its own airport. Moreover, a huge number of planes arrive here - both from Moscow and other cities of Russia. There are also international flights.
The only thing worth remembering is that it is better to purchase tickets in advance. And plan the departure itself, at least a week before the start of the games. After all, a lot of people from all over the world will come to them. As a result, there will be traffic jams and queues at the airport.
Another way to leave Sochi for the 2014 Olympic Games is to use the rail link. There is also a railway station in Sochi. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to use long-distance trains. You can go to other cities of the Black Sea coast, for this, the train will be enough.
You can also leave Sochi by bus. They also run either as intercity routes or as those that only travel along the coast. The cost of this type of travel will be an order of magnitude less than by plane or train. But the time may take a little longer. And you should also be prepared for the fact that traveling by bus for a long time is quite inconvenient - the seat does not recline much, so you will have to spend a lot of time in one position.
Alternatively, you can leave Sochi in your own car. This is one of the best options, because you are not tied to any schedule, you can allow yourself to stop wherever and whenever you want. And in terms of cost, it will be a fairly budget travel option.
What to look for when choosing the right option
Be sure to consider your physiological characteristics when choosing the type of travel. So, for example, if you have a propensity for motion sickness, the car and bus travel options are definitely not suitable for you. In case you are terrified of flying, the airport is not for you. Well, if you are not satisfied with the long and monotonous movement, the train is not your option.
Weigh the pros and cons, and choose the option that suits you best, just do not forget to think over the route. Remember that a lot of transport will go to the Sochi Olympics, so traffic jams are inevitable. Don't want to waste time in traffic jams, check out early.
