Sochi Terror Threat

[peacetraveler22]

I don't know how Russians feel about the Olympics, but American television is already showing a lot of ads and promos for the event. In general, the Olympics are a big deal here. Most people enjoy them and are glued to their televisions watching the events and coverage for almost three weeks. However, this past week U.S. media has been on a mission to instill fear about possible terror threats in and around Sochi. It started at the end of December with the Volgograd bombings, but this week panic reached epic proportions with the release of a new video from Islamic terrorists and the identification of potential "black widow" bombers. Of course, it's normal to discuss terror threats before any Olympic Games but Sochi and Russia are receiving a lot more attention than other Olympic hosts, at least in the American press.

What do you think? Can Russian security forces handle the threats posed by these extremists at the Olympics? If possible, would you attend the Sochi Games?

Comments

[maxreiher.livejournal.com]

hi
if you like going to Russia, just do it and throw bad thoughts from the head away. If you have open mind you will joy journey.

Nobody gives you 100% security but "волков бояться в лес не ходить": you'll never have a fun sitting at home.

the main reason of traveling costs is cross-ocean flight....

p.s. I met Philochko in my City and btw he is in Russia almost one year.

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Philochko - great and entertaining guy! I enjoyed meeting him also.

[geoscholar.livejournal.com]

I did listen to one of Philochko's videos. According to him, it helps to have alot of friends.