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In Russia’s Shadow
Episode 12 of 18
Annabel Maclennan reports from Georgia, home to thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war in their country, as well as thousands of Russians who have left since fighting began.
Annabel Nic’Illinnein ann an Georgia a tha na dhachaidh dha na mìltean Ùcrà inich a theich bhon chogadh sa dùthaich aca fhèin, agus na deichean mhìltean Ruiseanaich a dh’fhà g an duthaich acasan cuideachd an dèidh dhan chogadh tòiseachadh.
Annabel Maclennan reports from Georgia, home to thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war in their country, as well as tens of thousands of Russians who have left Russia since fighting began.
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Sat 24 Feb 2024
20:00
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Fo Sgà il na Ruis
Bho chionn dà bhliadhna,
thug an Ruis là n ionnsaigh air an Ucrà in - a' fà gail na milleanan Ucrà inianach
nam fògarraich air feadh an t-saoghail. Ach dh'fhà g Ruiseanaich an dùthaich
fhèin cuideachd agus còrr is ceud mìle dhiubh a' dèanamh air an nà baidh - Georgia.
Bha e furasta dhaibh sin a dhèanamh 's gun feum aca air visa ach dh'adhbharaich e còmhstrì. Tha eachdraidh fhada, thoinnte eadar an dà dhùthaich
agus Georgia air iomadach bliadhna a chur seachad fo smachd ÃŒmpireachd na Ruis
agus an uair sin an Aonadh Shobhietach. Tha 20% dhan dùthaich fhathast fo
smachd na Ruis an-diugh. Dh'fhà g an t-sruth de Ruiseanaich cuid mì-thoilichte,
le grafitti a' cur nan aghaidh a' nochdadh air feadh a' phrìomh-bhaile, Tbilisi.
An t-seachdain sa, tha ·¡Ã²°ù±è²¹ a' coimhead air suidheachadh nan Ruiseanach agus nan
Ucrà inianach a thà inig a Georgia agus cuideachd, a' bhuaidh a tha seo air a
thoirt air an dùthaich.
In Russia's Shadow
Two years ago, Russia
launched a full scale invasion of Ukraine – sparking a refugee crisis as
millions of Ukrainians fled the country. The conflict also led to the mass
emigration of Russians, with over 100,000 crossing the border into
neighbouring Georgia. With no requirement for a visa, it was straightforward
but not without controversy. The two countries have a long and complicated
history, Georgia having spent many years under Russian and then Soviet rule.
Today, 20% of their territory is still occupied by Russia. Tha influx of
migrants left some frustrated and anti-Russian graffiti started appearing
across the capital, Tbilisi. This week, ·¡Ã²°ù±è²¹ takes a look how Russians and
Ukrainians are faring in Georgia and the impact this influx has had on the
country.
Broadcasts
- Thu 22 Feb 2024 20:30
- Sat 24 Feb 2024 20:00
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