Currency
The Russian ruble is used in the de facto economy.
Public dependence
Transfers and procurement linked to Russia play a large role.
Small enterprise
Agriculture, construction, retail and local services provide livelihoods.
Legal conflict
Property and business transactions may be invalid or punishable under Georgian law.
Compliance
Sanctions, correspondent banking and beneficial ownership require professional review.
Do no harm
Conflict-sensitive procurement must not exploit displacement or inaccessible property.
🔎 Verified sources
- FCDO · Georgia travel advice and South Ossetia warning
- FCDO · regional risks and illegal entry from Russia
- Georgia · Law on Occupied Territories
- EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia · mission and ABL
- European Court of Human Rights · Georgia v. Russia (IV)
- UN Digital Library · 2026 resolution on displaced persons
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre · Georgia
- Czech Foreign Ministry · Georgia safety and South Ossetia warning