In photos: Pomp and spectacle at the Olympic opening
Russia kicks off the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games
Irina Rodnina and Vladislav Tretyak light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Matt Slocum/The Associated Press
The Olympic Cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press
Fireworks light up the sky above the Sochi Olympic Park after the light of the Olympic Cauldron February 7, 2014 after the opening ceremony.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Fireworks are seen over the Olympic Park during the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014. Sochi will host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games from February 7 to February 23.ALEXANDER DEMIANCHUK/Reuters
Alina Kabaeva carries the torch through the stadium as fellow torch bearers follow from left to right, Alexandr Karelin, Yelena Isinbaeva and Maria Sharapova during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Ivan Sekretarev/The Associated Press
Vladislav Tretyak carries the torch during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Ivan Sekretarev/The Associated Press
Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova carries the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.DAVID GRAY/Reuters
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Participants perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters
Performers participate in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters
The mascots of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, a hare, a bear and a leopard, take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters
Performers are seen during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.JIM YOUNG/Reuters
Giant horses are seen during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.MARK BLINCH/Reuters
Characters perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press
Fireworks are seen over the Olympic Park during the opening ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.ALEXANDER DEMIANCHUK/Reuters
The mascots of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, a bear and a leopard, take part in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.JIM YOUNG/Reuters
Athletes enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Vadim Ghirda/The Associated Press
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014JIM YOUNG/Reuters
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Ivan Sekretarev/The Associated Press
A girl flies through the air at Fisht Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 7, 2014.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Calgary native Hayley Wickenheiser leads Team Canada as they enter the Fisht Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 7, 2014.The Globe and Mail
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.JIM YOUNG/Reuters
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.JIM YOUNG/Reuters
Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.GRIGORY DUKOR/Reuters
Participants perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Participants perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters
Athletes from the United States wave to spectators as they arrive during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.The Associated Press
Jon Eley of Britain carries the national flag as he leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.The Associated Press
A map of Canada is projected onto the stadium floor as athletes march in during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014.PAWEL KOPCZYNSKI/Reuters
A Russian child yawns while others wave the national flag as the Russian national anthem is played during the live telecast of the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in downtown Sochi, Russia.The Associated Press
Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games February 7, 2014.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
One of the Olympic rings fails to open during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press
The Olympic rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 7, 2014 after one failed to open.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Lena Katina, best known as half of the Russian pop music duo t.A.T.u., sings during a pre-show to the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies at Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 7, 2014.DOUG MILLS/The New York Times
An image is projected on the floor during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press