‘Get out’: Influx of Russians to Georgia stokes old enmities
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 26, 2023
Tbilisi, Georgia
CNN
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Above Tbilisi’s Old Town stands the Mother of Georgia statue, like a less imposing Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. “Kartlis Deda,” as she is known to Georgians, holds a wine cup in her left hand and a sword in her right. She offers a choice to new arrivals. Come as a friend, you are our guest. Come as an enemy, you are not welcome.
