Conspiracy Theories in Contemporary Georgia

Abstract

Conspiracy theories are well-known and quite common throughout the world nowadays. They have become an integral part of people’s lives and been spread by  various organizations such as: media outlets, social networks, political groups, big business, and entrepreneurial companies. Successful and famous people; politicians; film and business representatives; heads of medicine and pharmaceutical organizations have become their target, and many people are easily influenced by them. The impact of these conspiracy theories on the population of post-Soviet countries is powerful and their role has become increasingly relevant and visible during the Covid-19 pandemic. This paper is notable in its purpose to study the current situation in Georgia regarding conspiracy theories by presenting interesting details which outline their sustainability and spread.