The Caucasus Datablog
The Datablog analyses issues and trends in the region using data and public polling. It is a collaboration between OC Media and CRRC Georgia.
Datablog | Despite the war, Georgians differentiate Russia and Russians
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a large-scale migration of Russians to Georgia led to a debate in Georgian society.
Datablog | The optimism of pro-EU Georgians
Georgians who support the country joining the European Union are more optimistic about the country’s future, a recent survey shows.
Datablog | Youth in Georgia have little trust in unions
Most do not actively distrust unions, but rather are ‘uncertain’ about their level of trust.
Datablog | How does Georgia’s democracy compare with countries granted EU candidacy?
The Georgian Government officially applied for EU membership on 3 March 2022, after previously not planning to do so until 2024.
Datablog | Both religion and the county’s Soviet past contribute to Homophobia in Georgia
Religiosity appears to encourage homophobia — but so too does a communist past.
Datablog | Georgian public opinion on the SSG files
Fifty-nine percent of the Georgian public isn’t aware of the State Security Service leaks of 2021.
Datablog | Georgians are becoming less satisfied with the government’s COVID response
Favourable views of the state’s handling of the crisis have been on a slow decline since the start of the pandemic.
Datablog | Georgians are becoming more accepting of premarital sex
While Georgian society tends to find sex before marriage unacceptable for women, attitudes are slowly changing.
Datablog | Who is informed about COVID-19 vaccination in Georgia?
People outside of Tbilisi, ethnic minorities, those without tertiary education and those who support the opposition have become relatively more informed over 2021.
Datablog | Georgians split on whether country is democratic
Only 39% of voters say that Georgia is a democracy.