“I like the idea that Kheviashvili is going to be replaced by [head of Tbilisi’s City Maintenance service Koba] Subeliani, because Kheviashvili didn’t do a very good job. I hope Subeliani will do more to solve the problems of refugees. But I liked Lomaia.” Zaza, lecturer, 27

“I’m very glad the new prime minister changed around the cabinet. His decisions are good so far—next I want him to get rid of [Interior Minister] Vano Merabishvili.” Nni, student, 20

“I think it’s a good decision. I never liked Kakha Lomaia or Davit Kheviashvili. The new ministers are better, and hopefully they’ll implement changes faster.” Keti, student, 20

“Actually, I always liked Kakha Lomaia. I don’t think the people who replaced Lomaia and Kheviashvili will be better ministers.” Nika, doctor, 30

“I don’t agree with any of these decisions, because they were made by [President Mikheil] Saakashvili. And I don’t like Saakashvili. He has to ask the people who they want to see in these posts.” Ana, lawyer, 25

“I’m glad they’re gone, but their replacements aren’t any better.” Guli, pensioner, 68

“No objections from me. Kheviashvili was absolutely useless, he should have been replaced earlier... Ironically for our president, the intelligentsia and the rest of the public he washed away and left outside the process have suddenly transformed into the electorate.” Avtandil, IDP, 78

“I do agree that those guys should have been sacked, however I was really surprised to hear that Lomaia would be appointed head of the National Security Council. I don’t think he’s appropriate for the post.” Tamuna, linguist, 35