Erekle Getsadze

artist

Erekle Getsadze is a Georgian singer who gained international attention for his provocative performance at the Tbilisi Open Air music festival, where he mimed urinating on the Russian flag. This act was met with applause from the audience but sparked outrage in Russia, leading to calls for legal action against him. His gesture is often interpreted as a reflection of the deep-seated frustrations in Georgian society regarding Russia's aggressive policies, particularly in the context of the ongoing tensions between the two countries since the 2008 conflict and the recent invasion of Ukraine.