The country lies somewhere between the worlds of Asia-Europe and Russia-EU. Although Georgia has applied for EU membership, the pro-Russian government is obstructing progress in this process and letting the chance to become part of the European Union slip away, despite the majority of Georgians being in favor of joining the EU. There is little opposition from the older generations. Perhaps their mentality is too influenced by the trauma of the Soviet Union, where it was difficult to dream of a better future and the political elites were not open to influence. However, this is hard for the younger generation to accept. They have hope for a future within the EU, expecting economic growth, better educational opportunities, and the containment of social injustice and discrimination. Young Georgians can no longer identify with the conservative values that seem to have stuck since the USSR. Especially for artists, activists, and individuals who do not fit into the traditional system, the prospect of a promising future seems to be fading away.

My bachelor's thesis at FH Münster consists of a multimedia project about the young generation of Georgia, which is in conflict with the conservative, pro-Russian government. In addition to my photo book, I have also created a dance video and an interview video.