The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: Live Updates

At long last, the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games are kicking off with an opening ceremony called "Welcome to Sochi." Stray dogs and poorly equipped hotels aside, we hear the spectacle at Fisht Olympic Stadium tonight will feature fireworks, ballet dancers and even a little Tolstoy. Follow all the action below.

There's already been a possible Opening Ceremony wardrobe malfunction - and plenty of pageantry! We've also spotted costumes that make us wonder - is this the Opening Ceremony or Hunger Games?

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