Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists that Georgia is…
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists that Georgia is open to tourists from all countries, including Russia, and that information circulating on social media about allegedly negative attitudes toward Russian tourists is part of a sabotage campaign.
Consensus
- Georgia is open to tourists from all countries, including Russia.
- The Prime Minister of Georgia, Iraklii Kobakhidze, denied claims that Russian tourists are unwelcome or in danger in Georgia.
- False information about the treatment of Russian tourists has been circulating on social media.
- The State Security Service of Georgia has initiated a criminal investigation into sabotage related to these false claims.
- The investigation involves fabricated social media accounts spreading misinformation.
- The goal of the false information is described as sabotage against Georgia.
- The government aims to ensure safety and comfort for all tourists.
Points of divergence
- On July 19, a man broke into a hotel room in Agareni Estate and severely injured one of two Russian women, allegedly due to her speaking Russian. The victim required surgery and was hospitalized in critical condition. — vesti
- In May, a 33-year-old man was arrested in Georgia for holding Russian citizens hostage, with seven people involved in the crime. — vesti
- Since December 2025, Georgia has been refusing entry to Russian citizens whose passports list certain regions of Ukraine or Russian-occupied territories as their place of birth. — vesti
- The local police blamed the injured Russian woman for disrupting a wedding at the hotel and damaging equipment with champagne, while the victims claimed the attack was triggered by hearing Russian speech. — vm
Coverage (7 sources)
- Irakli Kobakhidze guaranteed safety for Russian tourists in Georgia — Вести
- Georgia's doors are open to all tourists, including from Russia, despite false reports that Russians in the country... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Georgia's Prime Minister stated the country is open to tourists, including from Russia — Интерфакс
- Our doors are open to everyone." The Prime Minister of Georgia spoke about the situation with Russian tourists in the country — Фонтанка
- Prime Minister Khabghidze: Georgia is open to all tourists, including from Russia — Вести
- Kobakhidze: Georgia's doors are open to all tourists, including those from Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- Georgia open to tourists from all countries, including Russia, says prime minister. — РИА Новости (Telegram)