Sochi Mayor: Olympics have changed mentality of our city dwellers

Preparation for the 2014 Games has changed the mentality of Sochi’s dwellers, believes the resort’s head, Mr. Anatoly Pakhomov.

"Activities that we’ve been implementing within the four years of preparation for the Games, are aimed at creating the Olympic spirit, developing hospitality and love of sports. Preparation for the Games has changed mentality of the city dwellers. Sochi residents are actively learning English, the service has come up on a new level", - said Mr. Pakhomov at a briefing for foreign journalists.

English translation by BSNews

Adapted from:YUGA.ru