Is Batumi, Georgia safe to live in or relocate to?

A newcomer to Batumi shares impressions after her first two days: the vibe feels similar to a Russian city like Krasnodar, but the safety level is noticeably higher.

An expat who moved from St. Petersburg says Georgia is much safer than Russia, the mentality isn't drastically different, and Russians are treated the same as other foreigners — with no hostility, as long as you're respectful.

Family members of those relocating to Batumi often feel anxious about the change of country, mentality, and laws — especially when moving abroad instead of just to another Russian region like Krasnodar.