Informal Sanctions and Patriotism From Below: Georgian-Russian Encounters in Tbilisi’s Housing Market in 2022
Journal: Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)
Year: 2025

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Georgia became a key destination for Russian migrants, who significantly influenced the local housing market. This article explores the impact of the influx of Russian migrants into Tbilisi, which caused a surge in rental prices and aroused feelings of social insecurity among Georgian citizens. Using qualitative methods, including social media analysis and semi-structured interviews, the study investigates the emergence of “informal sancti