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Community, language and culture

Where remote workers meet, the groups worth joining, and a few customs and phrases that help.

Checked 21 Oct 2026. Rules change, so open the source before you act.

Events

Every event was on a public page with a date when we checked on 21 Oct 2026. Plans change, so confirm on the event page before you go.

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Groups and meetups

Member counts from each page on the date we checked. Meetup groups list their next events on their own pages. Running clubs and regular meetups are how many people made local friends.

Language and culture

  • 33 lettersGeorgian has its own alphabet

    Modern Georgian (Mkhedruli) has 33 letters. UNESCO added the living culture of the three Georgian scripts to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016.

    Source: Wikipedia.

  • English: 26% intermediate+, Russian: 56% intermediate+Russian is more widely known than English

    In the 2024 Caucasus Barometer, 51% of adults in Georgia said they had no basic English and 26% said intermediate or advanced. For Russian, 17% had no basic knowledge and 56% said intermediate or advanced.

    Sources: CRRC Caucasus Barometer 2024 Georgia, CRRC Caucasus Barometer 2024 Georgia.

  • 10% if no service chargeTipping: check the bill for a service charge

    Many restaurants add a 10 to 18% service charge. If there is none, about 10% is common in sit-down places. In cafes, round up. Tipping is optional.

    Sources: Sakhva Travel, Wander-Lush.

  • The supra is a feast led by a toastmaster

    A supra is a traditional feast. A tamada (toastmaster) leads a series of toasts on themes like God, Georgia, family and ancestors. Do not talk while someone gives a toast. UNESCO lists supra traditions as part of Georgia's heritage (2017).

    Source: Wikipedia.

  • 8 phrasesKey phrases

    Hello: gamarjoba (გამარჯობა). Thank you: gmadlobt (გმადლობთ). Yes: diakh (დიახ). No: ara (არა). Please: tu sheidzleba (თუ შეიძლება). Sorry: bodishi (ბოდიში). Goodbye: nakhvamdis (ნახვამდის). How much?: ramdeni (რამდენი).

    Source: Wikivoyage.

  • About 82% OrthodoxReligion matters

    About 82% of people are Georgian Orthodox. Dress modestly in churches and rural areas, and be discreet with photos at religious sites.

    Sources: Wikipedia, gov.uk (2026-09-15).

  • Political topics are sensitive

    Russia occupies Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Since late 2024, politics has been divided over the election and the EU path. Avoid protests (see Safety).

    Sources: gov.uk (2026-09-15), Wikipedia.

  • About 110,000 by end of 2022Many Russians arrived in 2022, and many have since left

    Entries from Russia rose from 36,400 in 2021 to 222,300 in 2022. About 110,000 Russians had moved to Georgia by the end of 2022, and more than 30,000 left in 2023.

    Sources: migrants-refugees.va (2023), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (2024).

  • Pay in lari

    Prices may be shown in dollars or euros, but you must pay in lari. Carry cash in rural areas.

    Source: gov.uk (2026-09-15).

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