Doukhobor Community Faces Extinction in Georgia

After centuries of exile from Russia, the Doukhobors' unique pacifist culture is dwindling in the Georgian villages where they once thrived.

The Doukhobors, a pacifist Christian sect, were expelled from Russia in the 19th century for rejecting Orthodox practices and military service.
Once numbering around 20,000 in Georgia, the Doukhobor community has dwindled to about 100 members spread across two remote villages.
Despite the challenges, the Doukhobors have maintained their religious practices without interruption, even under Soviet repression.
Many Doukhobors have returned to Russia or emigrated to Canada, where they continue to uphold their pacifist beliefs.
Concerns are growing over the rapid assimilation and potential disappearance of Doukhobor culture, especially among the younger generation.