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Putin cancels New Year holidays for Sochi 2014 workers

By Duncan Mackay

Russian President Vladimir Putin today visited the Sochi 2014 Fisht Olympic Stadium ©Getty Images NewsNovember 29 - Russian President Vladimir Putin today visited the Fisht Olympic Stadium, the venue due to host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Sochi 2014, during which he warned workers that they will have to work around the clock to ensure everything is ready - even if that means them having to sacrifice the New Year holiday.