Along with the fantastic feats of athleticism, the Olympics are always a veritable festival of drama and weirdness. And while Sochi has taken this reality and really run with it in the lead-up to their Winter Games, the Opening Ceremony also delivered on Russian-style kitsch and awkwardness. Observe, below, pictures of the dozen or so weirdest moments from the Opening Ceremony.
Who doesn’t love observing Communist history (see lede picture as well) through rose-colored glasses? As comforting as a Soviet propaganda poster.
Now for some contemporary Russia greatness – tATu!
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