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In Pictures: Sochi Olympics opening ceremony

The 22nd Winter Olympics open with a spectacular display of dance, music and fireworks in the Russian city of Sochi.

Fireworks over the Olympic Park at the end of the opening ceremony
Published On 10 Feb 2014
The Olympic and the Russian flags during ceremony
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Winter Olympic sport logos illuminated and suspended
Ballet, man-made snow and avant-garde art marked the opening of the most expensive games in Olympic history which cost about $50bn
Fireworks after the Olympic Cauldron is lit
Russia(***)s Maria Sharapova carries the torch into the stadium
Performers participate in the opening ceremony
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stands to declare the 2014 Winter Olympics open