From February 24 to date, in 13 days, slightly more than 20 000 people entered, while in the same period in 2019, 40 000 people entered in 13 days. Such a statement made today the Minister of Internal Affairs.

“The state border is controlled at a very high level, together with the security service we have the maximum emphasis on security. There were a lot of discussions as if the number of Russian citizens entering Georgia had increased unprecedentedly.

This is not true, in fact, it is much less. Compared to 2019-2021, those who entered make up 70% of the figure of that period. From February 24 to date, in 13 days, slightly more than 20 000 people entered, while in the same period in 2019, 40 000 people entered in 13 days. Many of the people who enter are from the North Caucasus - Chechens, Dagestanis, Ingush, etc.

Those who are stuck and unable to fly to their own countries, they rent buses in Turkey, come with families and pass directly from the Larsi checkpoint. This is also counted as the entry of Russian citizens, although they leave the territory. Half of them do not really remain, there are about 3 000 who have entered and have not left yet”, - said Vakhtang Gomelauri.