CLEAN : Sochi buckles up and hunkers down for Wint

The transcript discusses the ineffective and corrupt nature of the Russian bureaucratic system, which resorts to draconian measures to deflect blame and demonstrate effort in the face of potential failures. This approach is seen as a way to avoid the Kremlin's wrath by showing that all possible restrictions were implemented.

What does the phrase 'we did our best' imply about the efforts made?

In what ways did the speaker feel restricted in their actions?