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against tear gas and pepper spray.That night, like the night before, the 34-year-old Russian emigre and self-described political activist
planned to stay out until daybreak alongside Georgian protesters, showing solidarity against what he sees as a potential Russian-style
interview with the Moscow Times in downtown Tbilisi, Anton, who requested not to publish his surname over fear of running into trouble with
two weeks now in opposition to legislation that would require organizations receiving more than 20% of their funding from abroad to identify
have come out to demonstrate against the bill, highlighting a desire to protest against familiar traces of authoritarianism despite
potential legal risks down the road.The ongoing protests seem to have posed to them an uncomfortable question: Is this the time and place to
speak out? Opinions diverge on the issue
And it is impossible to know how many Russians have attended the protests.But those who do go often prefer to keep a low profile.People
to stay away, said Alexander, a 36-year-old Russian emigre in Tbilisi who requested to use only his first name due to concerns over possible
earlier this week, his curiosity got the better of him
Demonstrations show no sign of slowing down, and Alexander said he plans to go again.Even so, he and others know they are risking potential
Georgia maintains a liberal entry regime for foreigners including Russians, who can stay in the country for one year without a visa
constant fear for the safety of loved ones back home if they are visibly active in politics, even while abroad.In that regard, Moscow does
appear to be watching the protests in the South Caucasian country closely
30, who requested not to use her last name
She said that by taking part in the action, she wanted to draw a connection to how similar legislation has harmed people in other countries,
Tumanishvili said they should
primary message at the demonstrations.Ekaterina said that last year, she experienced one moment of anti-Russian sentiment at protests
30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government
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