Post-independence Since the break-up of the Soviet Union, Tbilisi has experienced periods of significant instability and turmoil. After a brief civil war, which the city endured for two weeks from December 1991 to January 1992 (when pro-Gamsakhurdia and Opposition forces clashed), Tbilisi became the scene of frequent armed confrontations among various mafia clans and illegal business operators. During the Shevardnadze Era (1992–2003), crime and corruption were rampant. Many segments of society became impoverished because of unemployment caused by the crumbling economy. Average citizens of Tbilisi started to become increasingly disillusioned with the existing quality of life in the city (and in the nation in general). Mass protests took place in November 2003 after falsified parliamentary elections forced more than 100,000 people into the streets and concluded with the Rose Revolution. Since 2003, Tbilisi has experienced considerably more stability with decreasing crime rates, an improved economy, and a real estate boom. During the 2008 South Ossetia war, the Tbilisi area was hit by multiple Russian air attacks.
post-independence since the break-up of the soviet union tbilisi has experienced periods of significant instability and turmoil after a brief civil war which the city endured for two weeks from december 1991 to january 1992 (when pro-gamsakhurdia and opposition forces clashed) tbilisi became the scene of frequent armed confrontations among various mafia clans and illegal business operators during the shevardnadze era (1992–2003) crime and corruption were rampant many segments of society became impoverished because of unemployment caused by the crumbling economy average citizens of tbilisi started to become increasingly disillusioned with the existing quality of life in the city (and in the nation in general) mass protests took place in november 2003 after falsified parliamentary elections forced more than 100000 people into the streets and concluded with the rose revolution since 2003 tbilisi has experienced considerably more stability with decreasing crime rates an improved economy and a real estate boom during the 2008 south ossetia war the tbilisi area was hit by multiple russian air attacks