The worlds greatest international sports games are known as the Olympic Games. The original Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in 776 B.C. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. Summer and Winter Games are held separately. There are always several cities wishing to host the Games. The most suitable is selected by the International Committee.The Olympic Games have been held in many countries, and Russia is no exception.Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. Since then it has won a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals.