The opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic winter games of 2014 in Sochi: history, features and facts

This article is dedicated to the opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi. In the work the history of various elements of ceremonies, which originate in ancient Greece and the revival times of the modern Olympic Games have been reviewed; the essence and the order of the art and protocol part of the program have been revealed; the analysis of the scenario of the opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi have been given: the performance plot; the officials in attendance, who claim the Games open; the oaths of athletes, referees and coaches; the participants of the «Parade of nations» and the flag bearer of the national team of the Russian Federation; the entry of the Olympic flag to the stadium; the torch relay and lighting of the Olympic flame at the stadium «Fisht», as well as the statistics, figures and facts regarding the preparation and conduction of the opening ceremony of the XXII Olympic Winter Games of 2014 in Sochi have been shown.