controversies and concerns affecting the 2014 Winter Olympics . There were disputes with Circassians , who demanded the events be cancelled or moved unless Russia apologized for the 19th century Circassian genocide , environmental and economic issues , lack of political stability and governance , and the safety and human rights of LGBT athletes and journalists , in light of Russia 's " gay propaganda " laws , which sparked Olympic-focused protests . However , all of these events were overshadowed by the massive Russian state-sponsored doping program uncovered in the aftermath of the Games
Circassian genocide
Circassian genocide
Concerns and controversies at the 2014 Winter Olympics