Russian campaigner publishes Sochi corruption file

Image
AP Sochi (Russia)
Last Updated : Jan 27 2014 | 5:03 PM IST
Russia's top opposition leader and anti-corruption campaigner has launched a website to publish a wide range of data pointing to corruption in Sochi.
Russia has spent about USD 51 billion to deliver the Winter Olympics in Sochi, which run Feb 7-23.
The website that Alexei Navalny launched today- Sochi.FBK.Info- combines his own investigations of alleged corruption in Sochi with media reports and other activists' analysis.
Navalny claims that the cost of at least 10 Olympics venues was twice as high as it should have been.
He also lists deals in Sochi construction with evident conflict of interest.
President Vladimir Putin has rejected claims about rampant corruption in Sochi, saying that the inflated prices were due to the honest mistakes of investors.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 27 2014 | 5:03 PM IST

Next Story