Opposition Coalition for Change leader Elene Khoshtaria receives increased funding from Russia

Imedi TV on Thursday reported that Elene Khoshtaria, a leader of the opposition Coalition for Change, had received a significant increase in financial support from Russia.

As reported, her family received up to $250,000 in transfers from Russian sources in April alone.

Despite repeated attempts, Khoshtaria’s family did not respond to Imedi TV's phone calls for comment.

In 2022, Khoshtaria confirmed transfers of funds from Russia to the account of her family member, and said the money involved royalties from a Russian theatre as her father was the successor of Soliko Virsaladze, a famed Georgian scenographer who produced set and costume designs in theatres, including venues based in Russia.