💔 Yesterday Georgia said goodbye to Kikabidze: the funeral ceremony was held in the building of the Tbilisi Concert Hall.
Thousands of people came to say goodbye to the legendary Georgian performer. Official delegations came from different countries of the world. They gave a speech to the Minister of Culture of Ukraine, read condolences from Patriarch Ilia II, and one of those present simply said that let's applaud and the whole hall stood up, applauding for a long time and wiping away tears. Farewell took place under his songs, frames from films and cries of "Bravo". Kikabidze was buried at the Veriysky cemetery in Tbilisi, next to his mother and wife.
🇬🇪 "Buba", as he called himself and was called in the country, was an amazing person. The personification of Georgia. It's mind, pride, energy, moral strength and human warmth. We will miss him greatly...
Thousands of people came to say goodbye to the legendary Georgian performer. Official delegations came from different countries of the world. They gave a speech to the Minister of Culture of Ukraine, read condolences from Patriarch Ilia II, and one of those present simply said that let's applaud and the whole hall stood up, applauding for a long time and wiping away tears. Farewell took place under his songs, frames from films and cries of "Bravo". Kikabidze was buried at the Veriysky cemetery in Tbilisi, next to his mother and wife.
🇬🇪 "Buba", as he called himself and was called in the country, was an amazing person. The personification of Georgia. It's mind, pride, energy, moral strength and human warmth. We will miss him greatly...
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🚇 Georgia will receive about 55.6 million euros from the EBRD for the modernization of the Tbilisi metro.
Loan and grant agreements were signed by Minister of Finance of Georgia Lasha Khutsishvili and Vice-President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Policy and Partnership Mark Bowman, who is in Georgia on a working visit as part of the Caucasus tour. Financial resources in the amount of about 55.6 million euros will be directed to the repair of stations and escalators of the Tbilisi metro.
ℹ️ "The complete reconstruction of the metro stations of the capital will be completed in 3-4 years," said Vice Mayor Irakli Khmaladze.
Loan and grant agreements were signed by Minister of Finance of Georgia Lasha Khutsishvili and Vice-President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Policy and Partnership Mark Bowman, who is in Georgia on a working visit as part of the Caucasus tour. Financial resources in the amount of about 55.6 million euros will be directed to the repair of stations and escalators of the Tbilisi metro.
ℹ️ "The complete reconstruction of the metro stations of the capital will be completed in 3-4 years," said Vice Mayor Irakli Khmaladze.
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🌞 Smog over Tbilisi will begin to dissipate tomorrow.
Monitoring systems are already noticing a slight improvement in air quality over the Georgian capital today. Although the concentration of PM2.5 in Tbilisi is now 9.8 times higher than the WHO recommended average annual air quality, it is much better than a few days ago (15.8 times higher).
The cause of the smog has not yet been officially named, although several versions have been discussed:
- sand masses from the Karakum desert
- poor quality of materials used for heating
- strong gas pollution from vehicles
- air masses from Ukraine
🌥 The temperature in Tbilisi this week will remain within +5 +7 degrees. Small wind 5-7 m/s. Rain and snow on the weekend, sunny for the rest of the week. It is extremely surprising what kind of smog it is and where it will disappear so abruptly.
Monitoring systems are already noticing a slight improvement in air quality over the Georgian capital today. Although the concentration of PM2.5 in Tbilisi is now 9.8 times higher than the WHO recommended average annual air quality, it is much better than a few days ago (15.8 times higher).
The cause of the smog has not yet been officially named, although several versions have been discussed:
- sand masses from the Karakum desert
- poor quality of materials used for heating
- strong gas pollution from vehicles
- air masses from Ukraine
🌥 The temperature in Tbilisi this week will remain within +5 +7 degrees. Small wind 5-7 m/s. Rain and snow on the weekend, sunny for the rest of the week. It is extremely surprising what kind of smog it is and where it will disappear so abruptly.
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❤️🌾 Mimosa (or acacia?) has blossomed in Batumi.
Spring is coming!
Spring is coming!
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🤼 On March 12, a superfight will take place at the UFC tournament: Merab Dvalishvili will meet with one of his main rivals, Peter Yan.
The Georgian fighter takes third place in the UFC super lightweight rating, and the Russian is in second position. Dvalishvili has a tense relationship with the Russian athlete. At press conferences, Merab often emphasizes the fact that 20% of Georgia's territory is occupied by Russia, the country on whose behalf Petr Yan competes.
Dvalishvili won the last eight fights in the UFC (in the last confrontation he convincingly defeated one of the best athletes in the division, Jose Aldo). As for Petr Yan, he lost the last three fights, but the judges' decisions, according to experts, were controversial.
ℹ️ UFC competitions are among the top three most popular sports in Georgia. Along with rugby and football, matches are watched in the capital's bars and villages. Over the past few years, the number of fighters from Georgia in the UFC has increased markedly.
The Georgian fighter takes third place in the UFC super lightweight rating, and the Russian is in second position. Dvalishvili has a tense relationship with the Russian athlete. At press conferences, Merab often emphasizes the fact that 20% of Georgia's territory is occupied by Russia, the country on whose behalf Petr Yan competes.
Dvalishvili won the last eight fights in the UFC (in the last confrontation he convincingly defeated one of the best athletes in the division, Jose Aldo). As for Petr Yan, he lost the last three fights, but the judges' decisions, according to experts, were controversial.
ℹ️ UFC competitions are among the top three most popular sports in Georgia. Along with rugby and football, matches are watched in the capital's bars and villages. Over the past few years, the number of fighters from Georgia in the UFC has increased markedly.
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🙈 In one clinic in Tbilisi, a medical clamp was left in the girl's stomach.
The operation took place in the capital medical center named after Mardaleishvili. “Loss” was discovered only 2 months later, when the girl went to the hospital with severe pain. It was needed to urgently carry out another operation - to remove the clamp. Fortunately, the patient feels well and this did not lead to serious health consequences.
The Ministry of Health promises to punish not only the surgeon, but all the medical staff who were present during the first operation.
The operation took place in the capital medical center named after Mardaleishvili. “Loss” was discovered only 2 months later, when the girl went to the hospital with severe pain. It was needed to urgently carry out another operation - to remove the clamp. Fortunately, the patient feels well and this did not lead to serious health consequences.
The Ministry of Health promises to punish not only the surgeon, but all the medical staff who were present during the first operation.
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🏠 House Museums in Tbilisi
1. House-museum of Galaktion Tabidze
The poet's study and furnishings have been preserved almost unchanged. Personal belongings, photographic materials, manunoscripts and documents.
Address: Marjanishvili 4
2. House Museum of Anjaparidze and Chiaureli
Over 10 thousand exhibits reflecting the life and work of prominent figures of the Georgian theater and cinema. The theater of one actor "Veriko" functions at the house-museum.
Address: Anjaparidze 15
3. House-Museum of Zakharia Paliashvili
Personal belongings, archive of the great Georgian composer. Original scores, posters of the first productions, a library and much more.
Address: Dmitry Bakradze 10
4. House Museum of Nikoloz Baratashvili
Materials, works of painting and graphics, various household items of the 19th century, reflecting the life and work of the writer.
Address: Chakhrukhadze 17
5. Literary and Memorial Museum of Ilya Chavchavadze
The museum is a whole complex. The building housed the Iveria newspaper founded by the writer. More than 15 thousand items, including magazines and newspapers, manunoscripts, documents and photographs.
Address: Javakhishvili d.7
6. House-Museum of Elena Avkhlediani
The museum presents paintings and graphic works of the artist, costumes, illustrations for books, and Avkhlediani's personal archive. The apartment is more like a workshop and will take you to the past immediately.
Address: Kiacheli d.12
7. House Museum of Uchi Japaridze
For a long time he headed the Tbilisi Academy of Arts. On the basis of his studio apartment, a museum was formed, where the working atmosphere of the artist, his tools, personal belongings and, of course, works of art have been preserved.
Address: Shio-Mgvimeli d.2a
1. House-museum of Galaktion Tabidze
The poet's study and furnishings have been preserved almost unchanged. Personal belongings, photographic materials, manunoscripts and documents.
Address: Marjanishvili 4
2. House Museum of Anjaparidze and Chiaureli
Over 10 thousand exhibits reflecting the life and work of prominent figures of the Georgian theater and cinema. The theater of one actor "Veriko" functions at the house-museum.
Address: Anjaparidze 15
3. House-Museum of Zakharia Paliashvili
Personal belongings, archive of the great Georgian composer. Original scores, posters of the first productions, a library and much more.
Address: Dmitry Bakradze 10
4. House Museum of Nikoloz Baratashvili
Materials, works of painting and graphics, various household items of the 19th century, reflecting the life and work of the writer.
Address: Chakhrukhadze 17
5. Literary and Memorial Museum of Ilya Chavchavadze
The museum is a whole complex. The building housed the Iveria newspaper founded by the writer. More than 15 thousand items, including magazines and newspapers, manunoscripts, documents and photographs.
Address: Javakhishvili d.7
6. House-Museum of Elena Avkhlediani
The museum presents paintings and graphic works of the artist, costumes, illustrations for books, and Avkhlediani's personal archive. The apartment is more like a workshop and will take you to the past immediately.
Address: Kiacheli d.12
7. House Museum of Uchi Japaridze
For a long time he headed the Tbilisi Academy of Arts. On the basis of his studio apartment, a museum was formed, where the working atmosphere of the artist, his tools, personal belongings and, of course, works of art have been preserved.
Address: Shio-Mgvimeli d.2a
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🇬🇪🎿 Ski resorts in Georgia: situation on 22.01 and forecasts for the next week.
Everyone liked the topic, I have data from those who live or work there locally, so we will make such posts weekly in the winter.
😔 I want to upset you right away: snow is not predicted for the next week at ALL ski resorts in the country.
📍Goderzi. The recent snow remains, but has been partially blown away. The trails are bald, but you can ride. The ropes are working. Traveling to the resort is difficult and is possible only on winter tires and cars with high ground clearance.
📍Gudauri (pictured). Two small slopes are opened for skiing, which was made by snowmaking systems (Snowpark and Gudaura). In addition to them, there is practically no snow. You can ride, but it’s more suitable for amateurs. There are bars, an ice rink, baths.
📍Mestia. There is little snow on the slopes. There is a cable car to Hatsvali. Only the profi ride rarely. Basically, visitors walk among the towers or explore the surroundings or go on ski tours.
📍Bakuriani. Little snow, frequent bald patches on the ground. Most of the territory has been dug up, preparations are underway for the launch there at 19.02 freestyle world championship. The yoke is working at the 25-meter and the gondola at the "Crystal". Children can ride. On Tuesday strong wind up to 20 m/s.
Everyone liked the topic, I have data from those who live or work there locally, so we will make such posts weekly in the winter.
😔 I want to upset you right away: snow is not predicted for the next week at ALL ski resorts in the country.
📍Goderzi. The recent snow remains, but has been partially blown away. The trails are bald, but you can ride. The ropes are working. Traveling to the resort is difficult and is possible only on winter tires and cars with high ground clearance.
📍Gudauri (pictured). Two small slopes are opened for skiing, which was made by snowmaking systems (Snowpark and Gudaura). In addition to them, there is practically no snow. You can ride, but it’s more suitable for amateurs. There are bars, an ice rink, baths.
📍Mestia. There is little snow on the slopes. There is a cable car to Hatsvali. Only the profi ride rarely. Basically, visitors walk among the towers or explore the surroundings or go on ski tours.
📍Bakuriani. Little snow, frequent bald patches on the ground. Most of the territory has been dug up, preparations are underway for the launch there at 19.02 freestyle world championship. The yoke is working at the 25-meter and the gondola at the "Crystal". Children can ride. On Tuesday strong wind up to 20 m/s.
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👮🏻♂️ The killer of three people and the hero of memes (7.8 million mentions in Tik Tok), Venera Obolashvili, was released after years of imprisonment.
She committed her first crime back in 1984, when she threw her boyfriend off the train and then sold his apartment for $2,000. In 2008, Obolashvili again killed her partner Anatoly Kalinka. At the investigative experiment, she calmly said that she hit the man on the head, and then threw him off the bridge in Mtkvari. After that, the woman again appropriated the amount for the sale of the apartment - 50 thousand dollars. In 2009, she was arrested on charges of murdering a lonely elderly woman whose apartment she sold for $20,000. The court sentenced her to 23 years in prison, but in 2023 she was released on parole.
📹 In social networks, she became "popular" because of the calmness and routine of stories about her murders.
🙈 “It would be better if I didn’t do these stupid things,” Obolashvili said after her release to Rustavi-2 TV channel.
She committed her first crime back in 1984, when she threw her boyfriend off the train and then sold his apartment for $2,000. In 2008, Obolashvili again killed her partner Anatoly Kalinka. At the investigative experiment, she calmly said that she hit the man on the head, and then threw him off the bridge in Mtkvari. After that, the woman again appropriated the amount for the sale of the apartment - 50 thousand dollars. In 2009, she was arrested on charges of murdering a lonely elderly woman whose apartment she sold for $20,000. The court sentenced her to 23 years in prison, but in 2023 she was released on parole.
📹 In social networks, she became "popular" because of the calmness and routine of stories about her murders.
🙈 “It would be better if I didn’t do these stupid things,” Obolashvili said after her release to Rustavi-2 TV channel.
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🏦 Bank rating in Georgia for 2022.
Banks operating in the country received a net profit of 1.97 billion lari ($743 million). According to the financial statements, 88% of the sector's total profit comes from the two largest banks TBC and BoG. Banks will pay 305 million lari in income tax, which will increase from 15% to 20% from 2023.
📈 Net profit of banks for the last year (in GEL):
TBC Bank - 933 million
Bank of Georgia - 825 million
Liberty Bank - 52 million
Basis Bank - 52 million
Procredit Bank - 44 million
Kartu Bank - 34 million
Terra Bank - 32 million
Credo Bank - 29 million
📉 The only bank that recorded losses of 72 million lari is VTB Georgia, which fell under the sanctions.
Banks operating in the country received a net profit of 1.97 billion lari ($743 million). According to the financial statements, 88% of the sector's total profit comes from the two largest banks TBC and BoG. Banks will pay 305 million lari in income tax, which will increase from 15% to 20% from 2023.
📈 Net profit of banks for the last year (in GEL):
TBC Bank - 933 million
Bank of Georgia - 825 million
Liberty Bank - 52 million
Basis Bank - 52 million
Procredit Bank - 44 million
Kartu Bank - 34 million
Terra Bank - 32 million
Credo Bank - 29 million
📉 The only bank that recorded losses of 72 million lari is VTB Georgia, which fell under the sanctions.
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🇬🇪📱 Choosing mobile and landline internet provider in Georgia.
If you are too lazy to read all the details, scroll down right to the “super news”.
Living in Georgia for several years, I've tested all the providers available here and in the end I can recommend Silknet / Geocell. The most important for me is uninterrupted Internet connection for reasonable price. Only they can provide fast - 4.9G LTE - Internet on the market. Everyone else always has some problems with it: the network disappears as soon as you leave Tbilisi (or any other large settlement), frequent interruptions “for technical reasons”, constantly increasing cost of services.
ℹ️ Geocell (Silknet’s Mobile Network) provides almost perfect Internet connection, the coverage area is more than 90% of the territory of Georgia, the network can disappear in mountain gorges or passes, but there is no mobile network at all. Our family pays 32 GEL for 30 days of unlimited internet. For local calls, we use a tariff with an unlimited number of minutes and SMS for 10 GEL per month. There are cheaper tariffs, it's not necessary to pay for the calls and SMS at all, if communication through instant messengers is enough..
🎉📲 And now the super news for you: activate eSIM for only 5 GEL remotely (online!) directly from their website here: https://silknet.com/en/online-services/new-sim , get a QR code and add the number to your smartphone. You can activate eSIM along with a physical SIM card, so you can use two or more numbers on the same phone at the same time. Physical SIM cards can also be purchased at branches throughout Georgia. Here are the addresses - https://silknet.com/en/footer/service-centers
❗️Russian-speaking technical support operators are another advantage. The mobile application is convenient and handy. If the telephone number is ported to their network, users will receive 1GB of internet or 50 minutes as a gift.
🤝 To sum up: the choice of a SIM card depends on your goals and preferences, everything is individual, I shared my choice and opinion based on the experience of my family.
ℹ️ Geocell (Silknet’s Mobile Network) provides almost perfect Internet connection, the coverage area is more than 90% of the territory of Georgia, the network can disappear in mountain gorges or passes, but there is no mobile network at all. Our family pays 32 GEL for 30 days of unlimited internet. For local calls, we use a tariff with an unlimited number of minutes and SMS for 10 GEL per month. There are cheaper tariffs, it's not necessary to pay for the calls and SMS at all, if communication through instant messengers is enough..
🎉📲 And now the super news for you: activate eSIM for only 5 GEL remotely (online!) directly from their website here: https://silknet.com/en/online-services/new-sim , get a QR code and add the number to your smartphone. You can activate eSIM along with a physical SIM card, so you can use two or more numbers on the same phone at the same time. Physical SIM cards can also be purchased at branches throughout Georgia. Here are the addresses - https://silknet.com/en/footer/service-centers
❗️Russian-speaking technical support operators are another advantage. The mobile application is convenient and handy. If the telephone number is ported to their network, users will receive 1GB of internet or 50 minutes as a gift.
🤝 To sum up: the choice of a SIM card depends on your goals and preferences, everything is individual, I shared my choice and opinion based on the experience of my family.
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✊ Three Georgian opposition parties announced a protest action in February.
The rally is scheduled for 24.02 on the anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Three parties - "Droa", "Strategy Agmashenebeli" and "Girchi" announced a rally on Rustaveli Avenue. They said that this would be a rally of solidarity with Ukraine, and would also be the launch of a new national liberation movement against the current government.
ℹ️ In the 2020 parliamentary elections, these parties gained 6.04% combined.
The rally is scheduled for 24.02 on the anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine.
Three parties - "Droa", "Strategy Agmashenebeli" and "Girchi" announced a rally on Rustaveli Avenue. They said that this would be a rally of solidarity with Ukraine, and would also be the launch of a new national liberation movement against the current government.
ℹ️ In the 2020 parliamentary elections, these parties gained 6.04% combined.
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🇬🇪🇺🇦 Yesterday, solidarity actions were held in Tbilisi and Batumi on the Day of the Unity of Ukraine.
The participants stood in the "chain of unity with the world" on the capital's Peace Bridge and near the entrance to one of the central seaside parks in Batumi. Sobornost Day is an annual holiday in honor of the signing of the act of unification of the Ukrainian and Western Ukrainian People's Republics into a single state in 1919.
❗️The main theme of the current actions in Georgia was a request to world leaders to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
The participants stood in the "chain of unity with the world" on the capital's Peace Bridge and near the entrance to one of the central seaside parks in Batumi. Sobornost Day is an annual holiday in honor of the signing of the act of unification of the Ukrainian and Western Ukrainian People's Republics into a single state in 1919.
❗️The main theme of the current actions in Georgia was a request to world leaders to provide military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
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📈🏠💰 Experts again predict an increase in prices for the sale and rental of real estate in Georgia.
The representative of the Georgian Real Estate Association, Otar Kachkachishvili, expects a new round of price increases from March 2023. In his opinion, the cost and rent of apartments can grow by another 30%. A new flow of emigrants from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus is expected, as well as an influx of Russian relocators from Turkey (where the period of stay for them is 90 days and now it's hard to obtain residence permits) and Kazakhstan (which also changed visa rules).
“A lot of Russians who temporarily moved to Georgia in 2022 and rented apartments not only do not intend to return, but have decided to purchase their own housing in the country. Along with this, there has been a trend when one citizen of Russia acquires 4-5 apartments at once, and then rents them out to his compatriots. In Tbilisi and Batumi there is a high demand and a shortage of rental housing."
Developers also confirm the presence of investment demand. According to Archi CEO Beso Ortoidze, “if until 2022 apartments were mainly bought directly for living, now 8 out of 10 apartments are already purchased for investment purposes.”
ℹ️ According to the experts of the investment company TBC Capital, in 2022 the price of Georgian real estate increased by an average of 15%, sales increased by 28%, and the cost of rent in some cases increased up to 60%. At the same time, the share of emigrants in apartment sales is only 5.5%. Whereas relocators account for over 31.1% of rental housing demand. According to forecasts, in 2023 the share of emigrants in real estate purchases may reach 11.5%. Then, rent can rise in price by another 20%. Analysts at investment companies expect sales growth of 9% and price increases of 18%.
The representative of the Georgian Real Estate Association, Otar Kachkachishvili, expects a new round of price increases from March 2023. In his opinion, the cost and rent of apartments can grow by another 30%. A new flow of emigrants from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus is expected, as well as an influx of Russian relocators from Turkey (where the period of stay for them is 90 days and now it's hard to obtain residence permits) and Kazakhstan (which also changed visa rules).
“A lot of Russians who temporarily moved to Georgia in 2022 and rented apartments not only do not intend to return, but have decided to purchase their own housing in the country. Along with this, there has been a trend when one citizen of Russia acquires 4-5 apartments at once, and then rents them out to his compatriots. In Tbilisi and Batumi there is a high demand and a shortage of rental housing."
Developers also confirm the presence of investment demand. According to Archi CEO Beso Ortoidze, “if until 2022 apartments were mainly bought directly for living, now 8 out of 10 apartments are already purchased for investment purposes.”
ℹ️ According to the experts of the investment company TBC Capital, in 2022 the price of Georgian real estate increased by an average of 15%, sales increased by 28%, and the cost of rent in some cases increased up to 60%. At the same time, the share of emigrants in apartment sales is only 5.5%. Whereas relocators account for over 31.1% of rental housing demand. According to forecasts, in 2023 the share of emigrants in real estate purchases may reach 11.5%. Then, rent can rise in price by another 20%. Analysts at investment companies expect sales growth of 9% and price increases of 18%.
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👨🏻⚕️ Ex-president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili has been diagnosed with covid-19.
That was stated by the Vivamed clinic, where the politician has been undergoing treatment for several months. This diagnosis can pose a serious danger to his life due to his critical condition, lack of weight and muscle atrophy,.
That was stated by the Vivamed clinic, where the politician has been undergoing treatment for several months. This diagnosis can pose a serious danger to his life due to his critical condition, lack of weight and muscle atrophy,.
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🎿❌ The winter tourist season in Georgia is in danger of complete failure.
This was stated by the head of the association of hotels and restaurants Shalva Alaverdashvili.
The main reason is the lack of snow at the ski resorts in Gudauri and Bakuriani, as well as a small amount of snow cover in Mestia and Goderzi.
“Most of the clients demanded a refund for their hotel reservations. The private sector found itself in a rather difficult situation. Also there is the uncertain situation with the instructors,” Alaverdashvili said, “for example, 15,000 tourists from Israel were planned to arrive, but they canceled the trips.”
❗️Before 28.01 weather forecasters do not predict snowfall at ski resorts.
This was stated by the head of the association of hotels and restaurants Shalva Alaverdashvili.
The main reason is the lack of snow at the ski resorts in Gudauri and Bakuriani, as well as a small amount of snow cover in Mestia and Goderzi.
“Most of the clients demanded a refund for their hotel reservations. The private sector found itself in a rather difficult situation. Also there is the uncertain situation with the instructors,” Alaverdashvili said, “for example, 15,000 tourists from Israel were planned to arrive, but they canceled the trips.”
❗️Before 28.01 weather forecasters do not predict snowfall at ski resorts.
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