Russians urged to avoid crowded places in Georgia

TBILISI. May 15 (Interfax) - The Russian Federation interests section at the Swiss embassy to Georgia has issued an alert for Russian citizens in Georgia against the backdrop of Tbilisi protests against the bill on Transparency of Foreign Influence.

"In the midst of street protests in Tbilisi and other big cities of the country, we urge Russian citizens present on the territory of Georgia to exercise caution, avoid crowded places if possible and take no part in any actions of political nature," the section said in a statement on Tuesday.