Where can visitors find Russian-language films and theatre performances in Tbilisi?
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From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Regular Russian-language screenings are reportedly no longer available at Tbilisi’s mainstream cinemas; occasional film nights are held in bars and cafés using projectors. The Griboedov Russian Drama Theatre is still operating, but its new-season schedule had not yet been posted in late September.
Tbilisi’s Griboedov Russian Drama Theatre is still operating, but its new season had not opened by late September and no programme was available at the box office. Check for an updated schedule and ticket release before visiting.
If the Griboedov Theatre website shows neither performances nor tickets, this may reflect the gap before the season programme is published rather than a permanent closure.
According to local reports, mainstream Tbilisi cinemas no longer run Russian-language screenings. Look instead for one-off film nights at bars and cafés with projector setups.
For films without Russian audio, screenings in the original language remain a practical alternative at Tbilisi cinemas.