Most of interrogated residents of Georgia support the idea of resumption of rail communication with Russia via the Abkhazian territory. As reported by "Arminfo" agency, the results of a sociological survey held by US International Republican Institute evidence it. According to the source, respondents, who were for opening the railway via Abkhazia, consider that it will let improve the economic situation in Georgia and will restore former good neighborly relations with Russia. 1500 people in various regions of Georgia were questioned as part of the program.