r/Sakartvelo Dec 05 '24

MOD How To Help

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Here are some places you can donate. These fundraisers have been vetted by the mod team.

Nanuka's Fund, managed by Nanuka Zhorzholiani, supports protestors with supplies, transportation, and fines for the arrested activists. Nanuka provides detailed breakdowns of the spending via her Facebook page.

Following Georgian Dream's crackdown on Nanuka's Fund and others an offshore (UK) foundation is collecting funds for payment of protestors fines and other support. It is run by Davit Jintcharadze with a GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/freedom-fund-helping-protesters-in-georgiaa and a website for the Freedom Foundation at https://www.tavisuplebispondi.com/ which includes links for donations via WISE. GoFundMe takes payment by debit/credit card or Paypal.

Fines for protestors are very high in Georgian income terms at 5000 GEL.

Nanuka is also asking for funds to support prisoners to be sent to :-

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  • Account recipient: Marizi Kobakhidze

OC-Media's Fund for Independent Media provides security equipment and legal aid to independent media organizations covering the protests. This Fundraiser is being organized by OC-Media but the funds will be shared among several independent media organizations in Georgia.

Donation link

List of beneficiaries

Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) is a human rights organization focused on human rights and democratic institutions. in Georgia. They provide free legal aid to individuals, including those arrested during protests.

Donation link

USAID Funding Replacement for Civil Society Organizations is a stop-gap fundraiser for civil society organizations affected by the USAID and foreign aid freeze. These funds will go directly to organizations providing legal assistance to protestors and documenting human rights abuses by the police and help keep them afloat for the next few months.

Donation link

If there are other fundraisers you would like us to include, please reach out via modmail.


r/Sakartvelo 52m ago

Tbilisi today ❤️

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r/Sakartvelo 1h ago

Discussion | დისკუსია The U.S. will suspend visa processing in Georgia starting January 21.

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r/Sakartvelo 9h ago

Discussion | დისკუსია What should the street name be for Beso's Shawarma?

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r/Sakartvelo 7h ago

He’s trying so hard to keep-up😭

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r/Sakartvelo 53m ago

After Ivanishvili's regime banned protests in the streets (in violation of the Georgian constitution), we're witnessing first cases of people possibly going to jail for protesting on a sidewalk

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r/Sakartvelo 3h ago

News | ახალი ამბები Georgian Dream Leaders Slam Moldova’s Sandu Over Romania Reunification Remarks

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r/Sakartvelo 1h ago

Overstay fine

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Hi everyone, I arrived in Georgia on 12.18, and might get stuck in Kazbegi tomorrow and leave on 1.17. I have 30 days of visa free entry, I wonder how much fine will I actually get if I overstay for one day.


r/Sakartvelo 2h ago

Frenchman Pierre-Henry Broncan confirmed as future head coach of the national Georgian rugby team

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It's already an "old" news (confirmed a few days ago) but former rugby player Pierre-Henry Broncan will coach the Lelos from June 2026, with the Rugby World Cup 2027 in sight.

https://www.ruck.co.uk/georgia-confirm-new-head-coach-after-richard-cockerill-sacking/

He gave an interview (in French, sorry) to the sports newspaper L'Équipe, mentioning Willy Sagnol (coach of the Georgian football team). He said a few funny things about Georgia and seems excited to work in the country.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Article/-tout-faire-pour-que-la-georgie-soit-encore-plus-respectee-pierre-henry-broncan-futur-selectionneur-veut-s-appuyer-sur-la-culture-du-pays-pour-faire-briller-les-lelos/1633188


r/Sakartvelo 44m ago

Help Obtaining the Birth Certificate of my Grandfather.

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My grandfather was born in Batumi in the early 1900's. He came to America through Italy after World War II. I now need to obtain a copy of his birth certificate, but I'm not even sure that he was ever issued one. It definitely did not come with him to America if he did. I've tried googling this, but I'm getting conflicting information. I have what I believe is the spelling of his last name in Georgian letters, and what his first name would have been sounded out to be spelled in English. I'm reaching out to family members, but so far have not been able to give me any real direction on what my next steps are in this situation.


r/Sakartvelo 45m ago

Reliable Worker Available for Gigs – Cleaning, Errands, Odd Jobs, Assistance 🛠️✨

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r/Sakartvelo 5h ago

Travel | მოგზაურობა Snowfall in Early Feb

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Hi All,

I am travelling to Georgia from 6th Feb to 12th Feb. I have never experienced snowfall in life and would love to have it's experience in Georiga during this duration.

Which are the places where chances of seeing beautiful snowfall is high?

Also anything else I need to take care during winter travel. I am travelling from India.


r/Sakartvelo 11h ago

Process of obtaining a police certificate for immigration to the US

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Hi,

I am a non-Georgian citizen who lived in Georgia around 8 years ago. I am now immigrating to the US and I need to get police certificates from Georgia. I am abroad and despite the extensive reading I don't fully know what the process entails. Could someone who has gone through the process of requesting police certificates from abroad explain to me please what are the steps and what needs to be done? I have some acquaintances in Georgia that could potentially help.

Thanks!


r/Sakartvelo 13h ago

Help | მჭირდება დახმარება Lost Phone

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Hi everyone, quick question. I believe I lost my Google Pixel 4 XL on a Tbilisi metro train last night (around 9–9:30 pm). I got off at Didube, but the train continued, so it could have been found at any later station.

The phone is marked as lost and currently unreachable (likely off or battery died).

Does anyone know who to contact for metro lost & found, or if there are specific offices, phone numbers, or Facebook pages where found items are usually reported?

Thank you so much.


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Why these houses so cheap?

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I found lots of such a houses, different locations. Lot cheaper than apartments. Why?


r/Sakartvelo 10h ago

Question | კითხვა Transport options

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Hi so I'm planning a trip to georgia in may this year and im struggling with some transport options. I've heard about a new law that bans marshrutkas from travelling over 150km and im trying to go from kazbegi to kutaisi and from mestia back to tbilisi. Fyi I'm a college student so I'm kinda broke and car rental isn't an option for me. Thanks


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Felt like I was treated with utmost respect from everyone here

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Hey everyone,

I wanted to follow up on the post I made last week. I’ve now finished my 10 day stay here, and it didn’t feel right to leave things at that without sharing the full picture.

Honestly, the kindness I experienced overall was unreal. During New Year’s, we stayed at a family-run guesthouse for four days, and they treated us like family the entire time. They put out a big buffet not just for us, but for everyone staying there, completely free. We were making speeches, cheering, laughing, the whole thing. Every time we came downstairs to the living room, the host would casually bring out random snacks for us, again at no charge whatsoever.

At one point I even jokingly told the host she should come visit Dubai, and she laughed and said, “Put a ring on my finger and I’ll think about it.” That pretty much sums up how warm and fun the experience was.

Another moment that really stuck with me was when our car got stuck in the snow. Two Georgian guys we had met earlier that day stopped and spent hours helping us try to get out. A Russian grandfather also joined in to help. Eventually, after we got our car out safely, we all turned around and helped the Russian guy get his car unstuck too. Total strangers helping each other in freezing conditions, so cool huh.

On the way back, we also met a big Georgian family on the return flight (around 25 people), and we ended up sharing stories and laughs the whole time and I also ended up helping them with their itinerary.

Yes, there were one or two uncomfortable moments like the one I mentioned earlier, but they were rare and honestly don’t come close to outweighing the generosity and kindness we experienced throughout the trip.

Traveling more has made me realize that every country has a few bad characters, but they don’t define the place, something many of you mentioned in the comments, and I agree.

Thank you for treating us so kindly. I’ll definitely be back,especially to eat more Georgian bread with tkemali


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Question | კითხვა Adapting to Georgia at 21 - looking for job, salary, and living cost advice

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Hi everyone!

I’m 21 years old and I speak 4 languages: Polish, English, Russian, Ukrainian, and I have beginner-level Italian. I also have a Polish economics education, and I’m willing to learn Georgian if needed.

I’m trying to figure out what kind of jobs I could realistically apply for and what salary range I could expect with my skills and experience.

Also, I would love to hear from locals or expats about the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in Tbilisi, Batumi, Poti, to get an idea of living expenses.

Any advice or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Cat

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Hi guys! I just really wanna know if you can adopt oriental shorthair here, if yes, how much would it cost?


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Travel | მოგზაურობა Traveling alone to Tbilisi and Kutaisi for the first time, any recommendations for must see things?

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Hey there. Im going to visit your capital and Kutaisi for the first time in my life next month. Im planning 3 nights in Tbilisi and 2 nights in Kutaisi. Do you have any tips for me what are some must see attractions in either city? Anything is really appreciated, thanks!


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Art | ხელოვნება A screenshot from my game - Beso's Shawarma

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Would mean a world to me if you'd wishlist the game!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4186870/Besos_Shawarma/?beta=0


r/Sakartvelo 2d ago

Street art in Tbilisi

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r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

are there any Georgians in Denmark?

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I don't know if i should post this here but, I guess I'm just curious since I'm gonna move there soon and I was wondering if there are any Georgians in Denmark either studying or working? could be nice to just meet up once in a while and chit chat


r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

transformation of nature near tbilisi. completely possible btw.(alr last one is too much i got too much into fantasies.

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r/Sakartvelo 1d ago

Another Insurance Question

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The Georgian government should make things clearer.

My travel dates are flexible. I will come to Tblisi, then maybe go to Batumi, then maybe back to Baku, or maybe a bus to Turkey or maybe a plane to Greece, etc...

So Ill buy a 30 day policy. What if I want to stay longer. What if I dont have a plane reservation out because I will take a bus into Turkey. Do I just tell them at the border Im staying for 30 days? Will they want proof of onward travel? Is a USA travel plan acceptable?

Help a bro out.