Science World was transformed into Sochi World to present Russia’s host city for the next Winter Olympics after Vancouver in 2014.

I have to say, it was a pretty wild pavilion…I felt like I was inside a Russian airport from the future…or a wicked set from a James Bond movie. So much going on, so many people and so many unique things I’ve never seen before (having never been to Russia). I think they accomplished their goal of immersing visitors in the Russian culture.

I’m still not sure about their mascot though…

Outside near the enormous line to get in was an impromptu sing along:

I’m pretty sure after the Winter Olympic experience I’ve had in Vancouver, I’m going to do whatever I can to get myself to Sochi in 2014.