during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Ryan Pierse
As the host nation, Russia got the honor of closing the Parade of Nations in tonight’s Opening Ceremony. Naturally, the crowd at Fisht Olympic Stadium cheered loudly as their Olympic team made their big entrance, led by flag bearer and two-time Olympic bobsled medalist Alexander Zubkov.
during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Ryan Pierse
Russian athletes wave to spectators as they arrive during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mark Humphrey
Russian athletes wave to spectators as they arrive during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mark Humphrey
Supporters wave the Russian national flag and scream “Russia” as the Russian team make their appearance during the live telecast of the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in downtown Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)