“I don’t think that bears any resemblance to reality. They don’t have enough evidence to prove it, they just keep saying it over and over.”
Teona, student, 19

“Of course Russia would try to use every upset in Georgia to their benefit, but I don’t think that the entire opposition coalition was in conspiracy with Russia.”
Viola, housewife, 43

“I think Russia definitely wants to overthrow the government, although the phone recordings that the government has provided as evidence are not enough to prove that opposition leaders were collaborating with Russia.”
Veriko, doctor, 29

“The government comes out with so much nonsense that to believe all of it would be absurd. Those tapes were strange, to suggest that the Russian diplomats were spies and the opposition leaders their proxies? It doesn’t add up.”
Merabi, athlete, 31

“Russia always tries to stick its nose in our country’s business, although I think they are too smart to involve Gamsakhurdia and Khaindrava in their activity. If they really wanted to overthrow the government here, they would use other ways.”
Eka, teacher, 43

“Maybe it’s true that some opposition leaders had contact with Russian officials, but I can’t be sure based on the evidence I’ve seen on TV. On the other hand, if more evidence emerges, I might believe the story. I mean, Russia is certainly our enemy.”
Kakha, dentist, 49

“Russia was behind this. Moscow has always wanted control over our country.”
Keti, lawyer, 25

“I don’t think it’s true. We can’t accuse Russia of everything.”
Nelly, doctor, 30

“I don’t believe anyone. I don’t trust Russia, but I don’t trust our government either. I hope the opposition do their best to help us.”
Nika, banker, 32