A “Russophobia Monitoring Council” has been established in Georgia at the initiative of pro-Russian NGOs, aiming to track and analyse what its members describe as “anti-Russian rhetoric” and discrimination in public space.
The initiative was reported by Russian state media platform Sputnik Georgia, which said the council will collect cases it defines as “Russophobia”, including alleged misinformation about Russia, distortion of historical events, and discrimination based on language or ethnicity.
Organisers say the monitoring will focus on public statements, publications and actions, with a legal group planned to assess cases and prepare possible complaints where necessary.
They added that findings will be published every three months, with particular attention to developments since February 2022. The group claims that anti-Russian rhetoric and public rallies have increased in Georgia in recent years.
One of the initiative’s authors, Gulbaat Rtskhiladze, said the council could also review legislation and propose changes if any norms are considered to contain what they call “Russophobic content”. He added that the project is linked to the “Eurasia Institute” he founded alongside partner groups.
