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Sochi: Winter Olympics open in Russia
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Feb 7, 2014
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Sochi: Winter Olympics open in Russia
The 2014 Winter Olympics have begun but not without strict rules on public protests and demonstrations.
Shelly Gotlieb, Stefi Luxton, Christy Prior and Rebecca Torr of New Zealand pose for a picture at the with the Olympic Rings at Athletes Village ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 4, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Shelly Gotlieb, Stefi Luxton, Christy Prior and Rebecca Torr of New Zealand pose for a picture at the with the Olympic Rings at Athletes Village ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 4, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
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The 2014 Winter Olympics have begun but not without strict rules on public protests and demonstrations.

The opening ceremonies for the Winter Olympics kicked off today in Sochi, Russia.

But they're also taking place under strict rules on public protest and demonstrations.

For more, we're joined by NPR's Sonari Glinton in Sochi.