Georgia’s Vice Speaker Volski: insults from girls are part of planned strategy; violent groups are 'sect'

Georgia’s parliamentary vice speaker, Giorgi Volski, on Tuesday commented on the recent confrontation on Melikishvili Avenue, claiming that offensive behaviour by young women within protest groups was part of a deliberate strategy.

“Such personal confrontations and insults should not characterise Georgian society. This form of behaviour belongs to the so-called ‘Oleta’ sect. Ambassadors of European countries should come forward and say that they do not condone this kind of abuse. They can criticise whichever side they wish, but they should be fair,” Volski stated.

He added the participation of young women in these incidents was a key element of a broader plan. “There is a group that organises this with a clear goal. Sadly, uninformed young people are taking part — boys and girls alike. But the involvement of girls is particularly important, because their use of harsh insults, especially against mothers, is a strategic task and part of the scenario. Even young girls are cursing heavily. Women have a special function in this plan: their insults encourage the boys standing in the front line. It’s all orchestrated,” Volski said.

He added that this approach is designed to provoke reactions and frame the ruling party as aggressors. “When you attack someone with insults, call them Russian, a traitor, a KGB agent — and if that person responds, is that considered violence? No. If anyone is violent, it is you, your team, the ‘Oleta’ group and this sect, organisers of terrorist-like actions. Whether physical or psychological, it makes little difference. They even encourage young people to spill blood. They are terrorists by nature, carrying out psychological terror to achieve their aims,” Volski emphasised.