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SPECIAL REPORT: Is Putin coming for Georgia?

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Georgia's Family Purity Day and Political Landscape

Exploring the somber traditions of Family Purity Day in Georgia, this chapter delves into the religious and cultural symbolism of the event, alongside the government's political motives. It emphasizes the importance of family, identity, and maintaining Christianity in Georgian culture, while addressing concerns about threats to democracy and the country's sovereignty. The influence of the Georgian Orthodox Church, the unique political landscape, ongoing protests, and the divide between liberal and illiberal democracy are all key points of discussion.

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