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TexasTowelie

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Tue Nov 5, 2024, 12:18 AM Nov 2024

Protests Rock Tbilisi - Eastern Express - TVP World



In Georgia, protests erupted as citizens questioned the legitimacy of recent parliamentary elections, accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of fraud. Despite international concern and calls for accountability, the government has dismissed allegations and proceeded with its plans. Will Georgia maintain its democratic integrity, or is it on the verge of a major shift? Join us on Eastern Express as we look into Georgia's high-stakes political standoff.
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Protests Rock Tbilisi - Eastern Express - TVP World (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 2024 OP
If you remember, I've been to Tbilisi, beautiful historic city and their hate for the Russians is palpable Rhiannon12866 Nov 2024 #1

Rhiannon12866

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1. If you remember, I've been to Tbilisi, beautiful historic city and their hate for the Russians is palpable
Tue Nov 5, 2024, 01:12 AM
Nov 2024

When I was there, I was puzzled by the numerous statues of Stalin, so I asked. And I was told that Stalin was Georgian, not Russian, and he was popular because "he killed so many Russians."

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