The Guardian
Georgia photo essay captures pro-European marches and Soviet nostalgia
Pro-European parties and movements march through Tbilisi’s historic centre each weekend against the ruling Georgian Dream party’s policies. Protesters gather at Avlabari Square and head toward parliament, chanting against Irakli Kobakhidze’s government. Critics accuse the party of being pro-Russian. The photo essay also portrays tourists seeking experiences that evoke the Soviet period.
What to know
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Saturday March participants gather at Avlabari Square, head toward the Bridge of Love, then move through Freedom Square toward parliament.
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Pro-European parties and movements oppose Georgian Dream’s policies; critics accuse the ruling party of being pro-Russian.
Why it matters
The essay frames Georgia’s political direction through demands for democracy, Soviet nostalgia tourism and Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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