However, Kuršanskis notes that there are few traces of Georgian influence in the administration and culture of the Empire of Trebizond, and points out that its elite always looked towards Constantinople for their political and religious models.
Namun, Kuršanskis mencatat bahwa ada beberapa jejak pengaruh Georgia dalam administrasi dan budaya Kekaisaran Trebizond, dan menunjukkan bahwa elitnya selalu melihat ke arah Konstantinopel untuk model politik dan agama mereka.