The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games mascots were officially revealed on February 26th, following a nationwide vote broadcast live across Russia. The public chose three beloved animals—snow leopards, polar bears, and rabbits—as the official mascots for the games. These characters quickly became symbols of good fortune and national pride for the upcoming Winter Olympics. Snow Leopard emerged as the most popular choice, securing 28% of the votes. The Sochi Olympic Organizing Committee decided to select the top three mascots based on public preference. Alongside Snow Leopard, the Polar Bear and the Rabbit were chosen as the main mascots for the Winter Games. For the Paralympics, the organizers also selected "Sunshine Boy" and "Snowflake Girls" as their official symbols. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expressed his personal support for the snow leopard, stating, “It is strong, fast, and represents power and beauty.” This rare and endangered species is found only in the Ussuriysk area of the Primorsky Territory in Russia’s Far East, making it a fitting and meaningful choice for the event. In September of the previous year, the Sochi Winter Olympics mascot committee launched a global design competition. After three months of submissions, the jury selected 11 out of 24,000 entries as finalists. Among them were designs featuring the Snow Leopard, Sun, Snowflake, Rabbit, Dolphin, Santa Claus, and Matryoshka doll. Winning designers will receive two tickets to the opening ceremony along with special gifts. The Sochi Winter Olympics took place from February 7 to 23, 2014, marking Russia's first-ever Winter Olympic Games. Interestingly, the Polar Bear mascot sparked some controversy. It was reported that the design bore a striking resemblance to a bear created by Victor Kirikov, the illustrator behind the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics mascot. During an interview, Kirikov claimed that the Polar Bear design had copied elements of his original work, including facial features and expressions. Despite this, the Sochi organizers did not consult Kirikov directly. He also mentioned that he didn’t hold the copyright to the 1980 mascot because no legal agreements were signed at the time. The selection process was highly democratic, with nearly one million Russians participating in the voting through SMS and toll-free calls. The final results reflected the nation’s love for these iconic creatures, ensuring that the 2014 Winter Olympics would be remembered not just for its sporting events, but also for its memorable and beloved mascots.

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