How the Soviet Union Celebrated Its First Olympics Jul 19, 2017 - 05:00 pm Performers make a human tower during the Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, Soviet Union. Olympic.org The final torchbearer, basketballer Sergei Belov, in the Moscow Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony. Olympic.org The parade of delegations: the Czechoslovakian delegation. Olympic.org Gymnasts and dancers make a human tower during the Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, Soviet Union. Olympic.org A view of the delegations standing in front of the Games' symbol, Misha, made of colored boards held up by the audience. Olympic.org Dancing Mishas. Olympic.org On this day in 1980, all eyes were on Moscow for the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics. More image galleries In Photos: Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Russia Thousands of Muslims across the country marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan. 1 Min read In Photos: The Kursk Region Town of Sudzha Following Ukraine's Withdrawal Sudzha was recaptured by Russian forces this month after months of Ukrainian occupation. 1 Min read Russia’s Tatarstan, Central Asian Diaspora Celebrate Nowruz Persian and Turkic communities worldwide joined in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year. 1 Min read In Photos: Russians Mark 11 Years Since Annexation of Crimea The annexation has become a key part of the Kremlin's patriotic propaganda efforts. 1 Min read
How the Soviet Union Celebrated Its First Olympics Jul 19, 2017 - 05:00 pm Performers make a human tower during the Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, Soviet Union. Olympic.org The final torchbearer, basketballer Sergei Belov, in the Moscow Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony. Olympic.org The parade of delegations: the Czechoslovakian delegation. Olympic.org Gymnasts and dancers make a human tower during the Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games in Moscow, Soviet Union. Olympic.org A view of the delegations standing in front of the Games' symbol, Misha, made of colored boards held up by the audience. Olympic.org Dancing Mishas. Olympic.org On this day in 1980, all eyes were on Moscow for the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics.
