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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.

Sex

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.