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It was a key battleground during the 2019 demonstrations that saw protesters battling police on the streets, hurling projectiles against tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets.

Kobakhidze has also lashed out at European politicians for "hurling a cascade of insults" at the Georgian government.

The 68-year-old was known for his political theatrics - one of his signature moves involved hurling bananas as a sign of protest.

He shows me the video he took from his apartment as floating cars were hurled against the walls below him.

My last experience of having the name hurled at me on the street shocked me not so much in the name-calling, but the absolute lack of contrition shown even when challenged.