Sochi Stalin's Villa

The following is a travel guide to Stalin's Villa: - Basic information: Located on the mountain by the Black Sea in Sochi, Russia, 12 km from Sochi. It is now a hotel that is open to visitors from 10:00 to 18:00. - Visiting route: You can take a small path up the mountain. The entrance is relatively hidden, so you can follow the map and ask for directions from passersby. - Tickets and guide: Tickets are RUB 300, and a guide is available. - Highlights: The villa was built in 1937 and retains its original appearance from Stalin's time. The interior is simple and elegant. You can see a GAZ car, the same model as Stalin's car, and portraits of successive Soviet leaders in the rooms. The villa's office, bedroom, and other rooms retain their original furnishings, and there is also a movie theater, billiard room, swimming pool, and other facilities. - Surrounding facilities: As the villa is located on a mountain, there are villas built by wealthy people nearby. There are people selling taxi rides to Mount Akhun at the entrance. - Notes: The road up the mountain is all uphill, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers.