Is Tbilisi safe for tourists, including Russian-speaking travelers?

Just got back from Tbilisi — had zero safety issues, just avoid obviously sketchy spots.

A lot depends on your own behavior — some locals who know Russian may deliberately refuse to speak it (one elderly passerby tried to shoo a traveler away), but avoiding confrontation keeps things calm.

After a month traveling around Tbilisi and Batumi, no problems came up — staff at many places switch to Russian on their own when they see Slavic-looking guests; the main rule is simply treating people with respect.