Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over the opening of the Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia on Friday March 07,2014
Ukraine defiantly sent just a single flag bearer to represent its team and the appearance of Ukrainian biathlete Mykhaylo Tkachenko drew a roar from the capacity crowd at the Fisht Olympic Stadium. Entering in a wheelchair with the Ukrainian flag, he wore a serious expression.
Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless appeared relaxed as he officially opened the Games, centre stage once again as he was watched by thousands in the arena and millions across the world on television.
Vladimir Putin the President of Russia speaks to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium on March 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Thomas Bach the President of the International Olympic Committee and Vladimir Putin the President of Russia share a joke the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium on March 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia
A dramatic fish-eye lens shot shows how the ice-breaker parade float is being borne on the shoulders of dozens of performers
Performers representing 'Firebirds' fly above the arena on wires
Artists in the colours of Russia perform at the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony
Young ballet dancers sweep through the Olympic Stadium in formation as part of the no-expense spared show to open the Paralympic Games
Ukraine defiantly sent just a single flag bearer to represent its team and the appearance of Ukrainian biathlete Mykhaylo Tkachenko drew a roar from the capacity crowd at the Fisht Olympic Stadium. Entering in a wheelchair with the Ukrainian flag, he wore a serious expression.
Russian President Vladimir Putin nevertheless appeared relaxed as he officially opened the Games, centre stage once again as he was watched by thousands in the arena and millions across the world on television.
Vladimir Putin the President of Russia speaks to the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium on March 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Thomas Bach the President of the International Olympic Committee and Vladimir Putin the President of Russia share a joke the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games at Fisht Olympic Stadium on March 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia
A giant ice breaker ship enters the arena carrying Russian soprano
Maria Guleghina past the thousands of spectators gathered to watch the
show
A dramatic fish-eye lens shot shows how the ice-breaker parade float is being borne on the shoulders of dozens of performers
Performers representing 'Firebirds' fly above the arena on wires
Young ballet dancers sweep through the Olympic Stadium in formation as part of the no-expense spared show to open the Paralympic Games
Girls dance in formation at the opening of the games, which has been overshadowed by the unfolding crisis in Crimea
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