Over 300 torchbearers participated in Krasnodar's leg of the torch relay on Tuesday.
The line-up included Paralympic powerlifter Vladimir Krivulya, Olympic trampolinist Irina Karavaeva, and the artistic director for the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Filin.
RIA Novosti says one torchbearer carried the flame through Krasnodaron a combine.
Krasnodarwill stage matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
According to Sochi 2014, Krasnodar has a "unique type of transportation." Krasnodar's "ecobus" is essentially a bus on trolley tracks.
The flame arrives in Sochi on Wednesday for the final leg of the torch relay, and ultimately the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 7.
Sochi 2014 organizers say the history of Sochi, the resort capital of Russia, dates back to the fifth century.
RIA Novosti has reported a "star-studded" conclusion for the torch relay in Sochi.Organizers have announced several famous figures will carry the torch during the final leg of the relay, including IOC president Thomas Bach.
Russian tennis player Elena Vesnina will open the final day of the torch relay in Sochi.
Altogether, more than 300 torchbearers will run with the flame in Sochi prior to the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 7.
Written byNicole Bennett
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