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What percentage of Georgia's wine exports did Russia halt in 2006?
What percentage of Georgia's wine exports did Russia halt in 2006?
Which of the following was NOT a crisis between Georgia and Russia?
Which of the following was NOT a crisis between Georgia and Russia?
What was the result of Gazprom's action in 2006 regarding gas supply to Georgia?
What was the result of Gazprom's action in 2006 regarding gas supply to Georgia?
What was the duration of the full-scale crisis-war between Georgia and Russia in 2008?
What was the duration of the full-scale crisis-war between Georgia and Russia in 2008?
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Which major power did NOT get involved in the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
Which major power did NOT get involved in the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
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In what year was Georgia annexed by Tsarist Russia?
In what year was Georgia annexed by Tsarist Russia?
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What was the status of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from 1922 to 1936?
What was the status of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from 1922 to 1936?
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How long did Georgia remain an independent state after the Bolshevik Revolution?
How long did Georgia remain an independent state after the Bolshevik Revolution?
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What event led to Georgia's independence at the end of 1991?
What event led to Georgia's independence at the end of 1991?
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What was the reason behind Georgia's last monarch's request for support from Tsarist Russia?
What was the reason behind Georgia's last monarch's request for support from Tsarist Russia?
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What was one of the ways Russia exerted economic pressure on Georgia?
What was one of the ways Russia exerted economic pressure on Georgia?
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What was the outcome of foreign pressures on the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
What was the outcome of foreign pressures on the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
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What was the response of Georgia's leadership to domestic pressures?
What was the response of Georgia's leadership to domestic pressures?
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What was the significance of the postulated conditions conducive to conflict resolution in this case?
What was the significance of the postulated conditions conducive to conflict resolution in this case?
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What was the role of individual states and international organizations in the conflict?
What was the role of individual states and international organizations in the conflict?
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What was the outcome of the verbal hostility between Georgia and Russia?
What was the outcome of the verbal hostility between Georgia and Russia?
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What was Russia's third argument in defense of its actions?
What was Russia's third argument in defense of its actions?
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What was the economic reality of Georgia's situation?
What was the economic reality of Georgia's situation?
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What was the main issue with the enclave of South Ossetia?
What was the main issue with the enclave of South Ossetia?
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What was the general response to the arguments presented by both Georgia and Russia?
What was the general response to the arguments presented by both Georgia and Russia?
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Russia's halting of Georgia's wine exports accounted for 50% of Georgia's total exports.
Russia's halting of Georgia's wine exports accounted for 50% of Georgia's total exports.
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The 2008 war between Georgia and Russia lasted for more than a month.
The 2008 war between Georgia and Russia lasted for more than a month.
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Georgia and Russia had a long history of conflict-free relations before the 2006 crisis.
Georgia and Russia had a long history of conflict-free relations before the 2006 crisis.
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The USA actively intervened in the conflict between Georgia and Russia to prevent further escalation.
The USA actively intervened in the conflict between Georgia and Russia to prevent further escalation.
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Gazprom reduced the price of gas supplied to Georgia in 2006.
Gazprom reduced the price of gas supplied to Georgia in 2006.
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Russia's actions in support of the enclaves were similar to NATO's actions in defense of Ukraine
Russia's actions in support of the enclaves were similar to NATO's actions in defense of Ukraine
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The frequent eruption of threats of military incursions led to domestic pressures in Russia.
The frequent eruption of threats of military incursions led to domestic pressures in Russia.
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Georgia's decision to dispatch troops to South Ossetia was legitimate and legal because the enclave had long been recognized by the USSR as an independent state
Georgia's decision to dispatch troops to South Ossetia was legitimate and legal because the enclave had long been recognized by the USSR as an independent state
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Georgia made concessions for peace when issues considered vital national interests were at risk.
Georgia made concessions for peace when issues considered vital national interests were at risk.
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Foreign pressures were not conducive to termination of crises and war between Georgia and Russia.
Foreign pressures were not conducive to termination of crises and war between Georgia and Russia.
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The full-scale war between Georgia and Russia lasted for 8 months
The full-scale war between Georgia and Russia lasted for 8 months
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Georgia was economically dependent on the United States
Georgia was economically dependent on the United States
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The postulated conditions conducive to conflict resolution were present in the conflict between Georgia and Russia.
The postulated conditions conducive to conflict resolution were present in the conflict between Georgia and Russia.
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Economic pressures from Russia led to concessions from Georgia for peace.
Economic pressures from Russia led to concessions from Georgia for peace.
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The verbal hostility between Georgia and Russia led to a peaceful resolution of the conflict
The verbal hostility between Georgia and Russia led to a peaceful resolution of the conflict
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Georgia was an integral part of Russia until November 1918
Georgia was an integral part of Russia until November 1918
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Armenia and Azerbaijan were merged into the Trans-Caucasian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1922 until 1936
Armenia and Azerbaijan were merged into the Trans-Caucasian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1922 until 1936
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Georgia became an independent state in April 1918 and remained so until the end of 1991
Georgia became an independent state in April 1918 and remained so until the end of 1991
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Georgia appealed to Persia for support against Tsarist Russia in 1800
Georgia appealed to Persia for support against Tsarist Russia in 1800
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The Bolshevik Revolution led to Georgia's independence at the end of 1991
The Bolshevik Revolution led to Georgia's independence at the end of 1991
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What was the significant impact of Russia's actions on Georgia's economy?
What was the significant impact of Russia's actions on Georgia's economy?
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What was the outcome of the conflict between Georgia and Russia in terms of military power?
What was the outcome of the conflict between Georgia and Russia in terms of military power?
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What was the key security lesson for Georgia from the August 2008 War?
What was the key security lesson for Georgia from the August 2008 War?
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What was the significance of the Pankisi Gorge crisis in the context of Georgia-Russia relations?
What was the significance of the Pankisi Gorge crisis in the context of Georgia-Russia relations?
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What was the underlying issue behind the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
What was the underlying issue behind the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
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What was the primary reason behind Russia's justification for its actions in support of the enclaves?
What was the primary reason behind Russia's justification for its actions in support of the enclaves?
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What was the significance of South Ossetia in the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
What was the significance of South Ossetia in the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
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What was the economic reality of Georgia's situation in relation to Russia?
What was the economic reality of Georgia's situation in relation to Russia?
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How did the external audience respond to the arguments presented by both Georgia and Russia?
How did the external audience respond to the arguments presented by both Georgia and Russia?
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What was the outcome of the verbal hostility between Georgia and Russia?
What was the outcome of the verbal hostility between Georgia and Russia?
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What were the domestic pressures present in Georgia's society, according to the text?
What were the domestic pressures present in Georgia's society, according to the text?
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What was the effect of foreign pressures on the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
What was the effect of foreign pressures on the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
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How did Georgia's leadership respond to domestic pressures, according to the text?
How did Georgia's leadership respond to domestic pressures, according to the text?
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What was the outcome of foreign pressures on the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
What was the outcome of foreign pressures on the conflict between Georgia and Russia?
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What was the status of Georgia before it was annexed by Tsarist Russia in 1800?
What was the status of Georgia before it was annexed by Tsarist Russia in 1800?
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What was the significance of the postulated conditions conducive to conflict resolution in this case?
What was the significance of the postulated conditions conducive to conflict resolution in this case?
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How long was Georgia an independent state after the Bolshevik Revolution?
How long was Georgia an independent state after the Bolshevik Revolution?
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What was the fate of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from 1922 to 1936?
What was the fate of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from 1922 to 1936?
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When did Georgia resume its independent statehood after being part of the Soviet Union?
When did Georgia resume its independent statehood after being part of the Soviet Union?
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What was the reason behind Georgia's last monarch's request for support from Tsarist Russia?
What was the reason behind Georgia's last monarch's request for support from Tsarist Russia?
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Study Notes
Georgia-Russia Conflict
- The conflict between Georgia and Russia has been ongoing since 1991, with several crises and wars, including the 2008 South Ossetia War.
- Russia has used economic pressure on Georgia, including threatening to cut off gas supplies and halting imports of Georgian wine and bottled water.
Historical Roots
- Georgia was annexed by Tsarist Russia in 1800 and remained part of Russia until 1917.
- Georgia gained independence after the Bolshevik Revolution but was merged into the Trans-Caucasian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1922.
- Georgia became an independent state again in 1991 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Conflict Management and Resolution
- There have been several episodes of conflict management, including international efforts to wind down threats and crises.
- Foreign pressure was the sole condition conducive to conflict-crisis management, but not conflict resolution.
- The conflict remains unresolved, with no evident domestic pressures in Russia for an end to the conflict except on terms that would benefit Russia's national interests.
Verbal Hostility
- Both Georgia and Russia employed propaganda in defense of their actions leading to and during the 2008 War.
- Russia argued that Georgia's attack on South Ossetia was aggression, and Russia had no alternative but to retaliate.
- Georgia argued that its decision to dispatch troops to South Ossetia was legitimate and legal, and Russia's actions violated international law.
Economic Discrimination
- Russia's economy has significant power over Georgia, with Georgia almost totally dependent on Russia.
- Russia has used economic discrimination as a means of pressure, including threatening to cut off gas supplies and halting imports of Georgian wine and bottled water.
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This quiz is about the economic conflicts between Russia and Georgia, including the dispute over gas supply and wine exports. Test your knowledge of this international conflict. Learn about the events that led to the conflict and its impact on Georgia's economy.
