Georgia votes on its future: Where is the country headed? | DW Documentary

Between Russian pressure and European influence: Georgia is at a crossroads. How is the country faring ahead of parliamentary elections?

Rarely has so much been at stake for this Caucasus nation as in the parliamentary elections on 26 October. The governing "Georgian Dream” party aims to bring the country even closer to Moscow’s sphere of influence. The divided opposition, on the other hand, is trying to win back the people’s trust with a pro-European course. Many fear that if the current ruling party wins, the nation could drift into a dictatorship. But the young generation is pushing back, among them 18-year-old Nanuka Mestvirishvili. She talks to people who’ve lost faith in politics about democracy and disinformation. Who will set the country’s future course?

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[zurabmenagarishvili]

"in 2008 RU and GE waged war against each other" really? that's the same if we say Ukraine waged war against Russia when it was invaded. the truth is that Russia invaded Georgia. DW please, Stop blaming the weak for defending itself.

[MuhammadziyodTulkinov]

In fact Russia or Russians consider the Caucasus and the Central Asia as its backyard. Good luck Georgian friends 🇺🇿🇬🇪

[GlobeFacts]

Nanuka’s story is inspiring! Her passion for keeping Georgia on a European path, despite the challenges, reflects the energy and determination of the country’s younger generation. It’s motivating to see someone so committed to a brighter future.

[AverageKartvelian]

Georgia didn't wage a war, it was invaded

[samsmith]

Nanuka never give up, I know several Georgians and they all share your vision for your country!

[adrianhudek]

Come on georgians. EU is not heaven but for sure lot would change in positive way fot you if you join. Russia on the other side is like a cancer

[MrKhO]

Nanuka, your effort is definitely worth it and it'll be rewarded sooner or later.
Hat off to you!

[winglobe]

"1⃣ Your video perfectly captures the intense emotions and stakes in Georgia's election! It's inspiring to see young people like Nanuka fighting for the country's future—can't wait to see what happens next! 👏"

[soul]

Thanks to Ukraine, it looks like Georgia will be freed from Russia’s oppression. But first, Ukraine must win.

[meristellanongsiej]

Nanuka you are such a inspiring young lady your passion for democratic Georgia will be awarded

[JustFoodRevew]

We need to have people like her in America

[oceanwoods]

What’s crazy, is this could be the title about the US as well…….

[nikhilannur]

You have to take opinion of both sides to get the clear picture.

[edwinwerdna]

Russia is weak now, and Georgia should try to get back its territories.

[chicanoinparadise]

☦️✝️God bless the good people of Georgia. I am an American expat that has fallen completely in love with Georgia and its people. 🇬🇪

[dan]

Hello From the USA! Please remain a democratic country so I can visit your beautiful country soon!😊

[ContrarianExpatriate]

I hate to break it to Nanuka, but Russia already has Georgia under its influence again because the GD Party-led government has permitted this. But she is more than welcome to study in the United States because with her passion and strong work ethic, she can become very successful in whatever she chooses.

[ferrinter]

its nice to see these young people determination and courage for a better life, at the same time it sadness me to know that with all probability georgia ukraine and moldova will never join the eu

[РодіонПопов]

It's not only a choice between different parties or between EU and Russia. What's most important, it's the choice between a past-oriented vision, when a "golden age" is declared to be in a "heroic past", so "we must" return everything back without changing anything, and a future-oriented vision that offers an image of better, more interesting, more prosperous, more free life ahead.

[luqmanbashir]

Nanuka is standing up for what she believes in even though all odds are against her it is inspiring 💫