partypoker has just announced its first partypoker Million National event in Sochi, Russia. The recently opened Sochi Casino and Resort in association with the Poker Club Management will host a $1,000,000 guaranteed event in which the winner is going to get at least $200,000!
A standard feature of partypoker LIVE is the opportunity for players to play online Day 1's. The online Day 1's start on partypoker on Sunday 12th March with the live tournament beginning on Friday 24th March.
Online satellites start on partypoker on Sunday 22nd January with buy-ins from as little as 1 cent!
Group Head of partypoker Tom Waters said: "Hosting the first partypoker Million National event in Russia is a truly exciting opportunity for partypoker and our players. We will be the first global poker operator to offer live poker at the brand new Sochi Casino and Resort, crowning our inaugural partypoker Million National champion."
Artur Voskanyan, the founder of the Poker Club Management and Manager of the poker club at Sochi Casino and Resort said: "We have been waiting for many years for this to happen for our poker community. It is with great pleasure that we welcome partypoker to our five-star location. The city has been magnificently rebuilt and is surrounded by amazing nature including world-class ski slopes, and is only 30 minutes from the Black Sea's stylish new hotels, bars and clubs. With a $1,000,000 guarantee on this poker event, it is only the beginning of our partnership with partypoker."
By the way I don't know anybody who would say that they want to go compete on a poker tournament in Russia after they are already everywhere on every online site all the time.
.This is a real feast for the Russian grinders. Take my word for it that in Russia a lot of very good players. Both online and offline. I know many strong online players who regularly participate in offline events ( EPT, WSOP,PCA, etc.). They are happy to take part in this event on their land. I will make every effort to qualify for this event. My bankroll does not allow me direct entry. 
