VOICED : Sochi buckles up and hunkers down for Win

Sochi has implemented unprecedented security measures for the games, including a 4-meter fence around the train station and extensive frisking of passengers. These measures have caused frustration among locals, though some find them reassuring. A large police force will monitor key areas, and Russia is on high alert due to its proximity to the North Caucasus. The bureaucratic response aims to show maximum effort in preventing incidents. Additional measures include restricted highway access, drone surveillance, and controlled protest zones.

What unprecedented security measure was implemented at the Sochi train station?

• Deployment of sniffer dogs

• Use of facial recognition technology

• Construction of a 4-meter fence

• Installation of metal detectors

Why is Sochi on high alert during the games?

• Due to its proximity to the North Caucasus

• Because of recent natural disasters

• Owing to political tensions with neighboring countries

• Due to a high number of tourists

How many policemen were deployed to ensure security in Sochi?

• 50,000

• 25,000

• 10,000

• 37,000

What technology is used to monitor the city during the games?

• Undercover agents

• CCTV cameras

• Drones and satellites

• Biometric scanners

Where are organized protests allowed in Sochi?

• Near the city airport

• At the main train station

• In a designated park 20 kilometers away

• In front of the Olympic Village