Georgians See Present Russia as a Threat

The overwhelming majority of Georgian citizens consider Russia the greatest political threat to their country. Eighty-seven per cent of the respondents to the International Republican Institute survey hold this view.

76% of respondents perceive Russia as an economic threat. Moreover, as many people believe that Russia’s aggression against Georgia continues. Only 5% believe that the aggression is over and unlikely in the future. Another 17% are sure that it has ended, but most likely will continue.