Russia and Georgia

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Russians asked to refrain from traveling to Georgia

Russians asked to refrain from traveling to Georgia

The Russian government advises citizens not to travel to Georgia due to protests in the country. Those who are currently in Georgia are advised to avoid visiting the center of Tbilisi and Batumi.

Russia becomes Georgia's major trading partner

Russia becomes Georgia's major trading partner

Russia, Türkiye and Azerbaijan became Georgia's most important trade partners over the past month. Georgia's foreign trade turnover increased by almost 30% in January, the country's National Statistical Service …

Russia resumes cargo transportation with Georgia, Armenia

Russia resumes cargo transportation with Georgia, Armenia

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation for North Ossetia informed on lifting the ban imposed yesterday on the movement of trucks along the Georgian Military Highway from Vladikavkaz to the Upper Lars checkpoint.

Georgian figure skater becomes European champion

Georgian figure skater becomes European champion

Former Russian citizen Anastasia Gubanova competed at the European Figure Skating Championships and won. Today, Georgian citizen Anastasia Gubanova took first place at the European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo (Finland), …

Georgia’s international tourism revenue up 182.5% in 2022

Georgia’s international tourism revenue up 182.5% in 2022

About 1.1 million Russians visited Georgia last year - 410.5% more than in 2021 Georgia received $3.5 billion from international tourist visits in 2022, a figure that represented a 182.5% increase compared to 2021, the Georgian …

Georgia-Russia trade turnover rises by over 50% in 2022

Georgia-Russia trade turnover rises by over 50% in 2022

The trade turnover between Georgia and Russia in 2022 exceeded $2.4 bln, which is 52% more than in 2021, according to data published by the National Statistics Service of Georgia on Friday. Russia has taken second place among …

Georgian president opposes resumption of flights to Russia

Georgian president opposes resumption of flights to Russia

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili opposes the idea of resuming flights to and from Russia, according to a statement released by the presidential administration on Friday. "I don’t welcome the idea of resuming flights to …

Georgian Military Road closed for trucks once again

Georgian Military Road closed for trucks once again

Due to bad weather conditions, the Georgian authorities closed  the Georgian Military Road for trucks again, the Emergency Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia reported. "The …

Georgia becomes major supplier of mineral water to Russia

Georgia becomes major supplier of mineral water to Russia

Over the past three months, Georgia has become a leader in the export of drinking and mineral water to Russia, the message of the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies reads. In September-November, Georgia accounted for …

Georgia-Russia trade turnover rises by 50%

Georgia-Russia trade turnover rises by 50%

The trade turnover between Georgia and Russia for 10 months of 2022 amounted to almost $2 bln, which is 50% more than the same period in 2021, according to the National Statistical Service of Georgia. Russia ranked second among …

Georgia not to introduce visas for Russians

Georgia not to introduce visas for Russians

The Georgian authorities are not considering the introduction of a visa regime for the Russian citizens, Irakli Kobakhidze, the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party's chairperson said. According to him, …

Georgia does not join anti-Russia sanctions and welcomes tourists

Georgia does not join anti-Russia sanctions and welcomes tourists

Georgian authorities are not planning to join a war against Russia and open a second front, they also welcome Russian tourists, the secretary general of the ruling Georgian Dream-Democratic Georgia party, Kakha Kaladze, told journalists on …