Olympics closing ceremony is trip through Russian culture

Photos: Photos: Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Winter Olympics closing ceremony – Fireworks explode over the Olympic park at the end of the closing ceremony for the Sochi Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23.
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Photos: Photos: Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Winter Olympics closing ceremony – The Olympic rings are lit by fireworks as the closing ceremony comes to an end.
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Photos: Photos: Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Winter Olympics closing ceremony – South Korean artists perform during the closing ceremony. Pyeongchang, South Korea, will host the Winter Olympics in 2018.
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Photos: Photos: Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Winter Olympics closing ceremony – The Olympic flag is handed over to Lee Seok-rai, mayor of Pyeongchang.
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Winter Olympics closing ceremony – Olympic mascots the Hare, the Polar Bear and the Leopard stand by the extinguished Olympic flame.
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Winter Olympics closing ceremony – A balloon floats through falling confetti during the ceremony.
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