VOICED : Sochi buckles up and hunkers down for Win

Sochi has implemented unprecedented security measures, including a 4-meter fence around the train station and frisking of passengers. These actions have caused inconvenience to locals, but some find them reassuring. A large police force will monitor key areas, and the city is on high alert due to its proximity to the North Caucasus. Recent attacks in Volgograd have heightened security concerns. The Russian bureaucratic system has responded with strict measures to avoid blame. Highways are restricted, and surveillance is increased. Protests are allowed but heavily guarded.

What is one of the main security measures implemented at the Sochi train station?

• Use of facial recognition technology

• Frisking of passengers

• Deployment of sniffer dogs

• Installation of metal detectors

Why is Sochi on high alert during the event?

• Because of a large influx of tourists

• Due to its proximity to the North Caucasus

• Because of recent natural disasters

• Due to a high-profile political summit

How many policemen are deployed to ensure security in Sochi?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 37,000

• 25,000

What is one of the methods used to monitor communications in Sochi?

• Wiretapping

• Satellite surveillance

• Social media monitoring

• Public announcements

Where are organized protests allowed during the event?

• Near the city airport

• At the main train station

• In a designated park 20 kilometers away

• In front of the Olympic Village