Winter Olympics 2014: The best pictures from the closing ceremony

The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics were officially brought to a conclusion on Sunday with a closing ceremony that celebrated Russia's culture and heritage - as well as giving an indication of the country's sense of humour.

Spectators at the Fisht Stadium in the Olympic Park, including Russia president Vladimir Putin, took in a show which focused on the art, music, dance and literature of the host nation.

It also featured the traditional athletes' parade and extinguishing of the Olympic flame, plus the official handover to 2018 hosts PyeongChang.

And there was a notable light-hearted moment in the proceedings as well when the infamous Olympic rings malfunction from the opening ceremony was parodied by a group of dancers.