MOSCOW, Russia, Jan. 18, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- On this cold morning a man with a vision stands atop his man-made hill and views with pleasure the first skiers using his facility. Leonid Sorochan is a man with a dream: a dream to build a complete leisure center just 50Km from the center of Moscow. Receiving the rights to use a vast area of pristine countryside, Sorochan set out to assemble a team of visionaries who would help him to create Russia's most comprehensive sport, leisure and recreation center.
"Our aim is to create a special place where families living amongst the stress of modern Moscow can live their dreams at harmony with nature. The woodlands and pasture around the Sorochani Resort are a jewel and we are taking the responsibility of preserving the natural beauty most seriously," said Sorochan.
The first feature is completed: Russia's largest man-made ski slope with 180,000 square meters of ski-able terrain and 4 state-of-the-art lifts are ready for the first skiers.
The plans for the site are extensive and will include 2 additional ski hills; a luxurious hotel with spa center; exclusive villas and cottages hidden amongst the woodlands; a more modest hotel; Russia's largest equestrian center; an aqua-park; 2 championship golf courses; a tennis center and ice hockey rink; and water sports using the lake.
"Our star Architects are basing their designs on the beautiful traditional style of 16th century Russian architecture, our hotels will look like palaces," Sorochan continued. "With the first phase complete we are now looking for International Investors and Companies to assist us to develop this site to its full potential of being Russia's leading leisure resort.
"Sometimes it is hard to believe that we are just 50Km from the massive city of Moscow. Here in Sorochani, the air is clear and the waters of the stream clean and fresh. The Sorochani resort will be a place where you can leave your problems behind and rest at peace with yourself and nature."
For details on Investment and Co-Operation please contact:
Mr. Kim Waddoup Sorochani Resort Central Europe Office Schmittenstrasse 2 A-5700 Zell am See, Austria. Tel +43 6542 74452 Fax +43 6542 74469 E-Mail: kim@aits.at http://www.sorochani.ru
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