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There were a few snafus at the outset but I must say Russia pulled off its first Winter Olympic Games as an independent country.

I would like to see the Summer Olympic Games come to St. Petersburg one day.

Later this year, the Russian Grand Prix Formula One returns after 100 year absence!

[xp38]

Uh given that the Formula 1 world driving championship began in 1950 how could Russia be absent for 100 years. Yes I know there were grand prix style races prior to 1950 but they were not an organized series of races for a world championship until that year. If there was a Russian Grand Prix around 1914 I would be happy to be informed of it.

[dfwgator]

There were a few snafus at the outset

As with any Olympics, Vancouver had their flame malfunction during their opening ceremonies.

[BwanaNdege]

Later this year, the Russian Grand Prix Formula One returns after 100 year absence!

Will Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Keenan Wynn, Peter Falk and Natalee Wood be at the starting line?