Finally, Vladimir Putin’s own version of Russian history. As Russia’s president welcomes 6,000 athletes and the world’s cameras to Sochi, more than 2,000 performers will participate in a pageant celebrating the host country’s rich culture. Guest commentator David Remnick of The New Yorker will help fill the four-hour broadcast by deciphering the symbolism. NBC’s coverage of the 18 days of competition starts a night earlier. If you access all the network’s outlets, including NBCOlympics.com, you can watch an average of 85 hours of coverage a day. Friday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., NBC
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