A page from a rare 12th century Gelati Gospel depicting the Nativity from the Museum of Fine Arts in Tbilisi.

The culture of Georgia has evolved over the country's long history, providing it with a unique national culture and a strong literary tradition based on the Georgian language and alphabet. This has provided a strong sense of national identity that has helped to preserve Georgian distinctiveness despite repeated periods of foreign occupation and attempted assimilation. Image File history File links DC003679. ... Image File history File links DC003679. ... Georgian (, kartuli ena) is the official language of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus. ...

Culture of old Georgia

The Georgian alphabet is traditionally said to have been invented in the 5th century BC and reformed by King Parnavaz I of Iberia in 284 BC, however, most modern scholarship puts the date at some time in the 5th century AD, when the earlist examples can be found. Georgian (, kartuli ena) is the official language of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus. ... (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 5th century BC started on January 1, 500 BC and ended on December 31, 401 BC. // The Parthenon of Athens seen from the hill of the Pnyx to the west. ... King Parnavaz I (3rd century BC) was a King of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia (modern Eastern Georgia) in 284-219 BC and founder of the Georgian dynasty of Parnavazians (284 BC-5th century AD). ... Centuries: 4th century BC - 3rd century BC - 2nd century BC Decades: 330s BC 320s BC 310s BC 300s BC 290s BC - 280s BC - 270s BC 260s BC 250s BC 240s BC 230s BC 289 BC 288 BC 287 BC 286 BC 285 BC 284 BC 283 BC 282 BC 281...

Georgia's medieval culture was greatly influenced by Orthodox Christianity and the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church, which promoted and often sponsored the creation of many works of religious devotion. These included churches and monasteries, works of art such as icons, and hagiographies of Georgian saints. As well as this, many secular works of national history, mythology and hagiograpy were also written. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ... ... The Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church (Saqartvelos Samotsiqulo Avtokepaluri Martlmadidebeli Eklesia in Georgian language) is one of the worlds most ancient Christian Churches, founded in the 1st century by the Apostle Andrew. ... Christ the Redeemer (1410s, by Andrei Rublev) An icon (from Greek , eikon, image) is an image, picture, or representation; it is a sign or likeness that stands for an object by signifying or representing it, or by analogy, as in semiotics; in computers an icon is a symbol on the... Hagiography is the study of saints. ... in 1930 was when the first traces of humans where discovered by cochroaches. ... // For the Derek Sherinian album, see Mythology (Derek Sherinian album). ...

Ecclesiastical art

The Icon from Martvili (10th century)

Medieval Georgian icons are renowned as being among the finest creations of Orthodox religious art. Notable examples include: File links The following pages link to this file: Culture of Georgia ... File links The following pages link to this file: Culture of Georgia ...

• The Icon of 886 from Zarzma
• The Icon of the 9th century from Tsilkani
• The famous "Wonderworking Iberian Icon of the Mother of God" (10th century)
• The Icon of the 10th century from Okona
• The Icon of Our Lady of Khakhuli of the 12th century
• The Icon of St. George of the 11th century from Labechina
• The Icon of St.George of the 11th century from Nakipari
• The Icon of the 12th century from Anchiskhati
• The Icon of the 14th century from Ubisa
• The Icon of the 16th century from Alaverdi

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Ecclesiastical monuments

Well-known monuments of Georgian Christian architecture include: The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ...

• The Georgian Church in Bethlehem (4th century)
• The Church of Gavazi (4th century) in Akhalsopeli (Kvareli district of Kakheti region)
• Akaurta Church (5th century) in Bolnisi district (Kvemo Kartli region)
• Ikalto Monastery complex (5th-7th centuries) (Kakheti)

Jvari Monastery (6th century)

• Sioni church (5th century) in Bolnisi
• Monastery of Shio Mghvime (6th century)
• Davidgareja Monastery complex (6th-7th centuries)
• Jvari Monastery in Mtskheta (6th century)
• Anchiskhati Church (6th century) in Tbilisi
• Nekresi Monastery Complex (4th-9th centuries) in Kakheti
• Sioni church (7th century) in Ateni
• Petritsoni Monastery in Bulgaria (11th century)
• The Georgian Monastery (10th century) on the Black Mountain in Syria
• The Georgian Iveron Monastery on Athos (10th century)
• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta (10th century)

• Opiza Monastery (10th century) in Tao-Klarjeti (now territory of Turkey)
• Monastery Doliskana (10th century) in Tao-Klarjeti (now territory of Turkey)
• Monastery Otkhta-Eklesia in Tao-Klarjeti (now territory of Turkey)
• Oshki Monastery (10th century) in Tao-Klarjeti (now territory of Turkey)
• Gelati Monastery (11th century) in Kutaisi
• Sioni Cathedral (11th century) in Tbilisi
• Alaverdi church (11th century) in Kakheti
• Monastery Samtavro (12th century) in Mtskheta
• Vardzia Monastery (12th century) in Meskheti

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Coordinates:  - Governing Mayor Giorgi Gigi Ugulava Area    - City 372 km² Population (2005)  - City 1,093,000 Tbilisi (Georgian თბილისი , IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura (Mtkvari) River, at . ... The Alaverdi monastery Earliest structures of Alaverdi (Geo. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ... Categories: Caucasus geography stubs | Georgia (country) ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... Mtskheta is one of oldest cities of the republic of Georgia (in Kartli province of Eastern Georgia), near Tbilisi. ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... 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The works of the famous Georgian goldsmiths, Beka and Beshken Opizari (11th century), are an outstanding contribution to world art. As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ...

Literary and other written works

The Manuscript of "The Knight in the Panther's Skin" (16th century)

Important Georgian literary works of the pre-Christian period are: This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ...

• Amiraniani, ancient Georgian folk epos of the end of the 2nd millennium BC
• Life of the King Farnavaz (anon) (3rd century BC)

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• The Life of Saint Nino (4th century) (anon)
• The Life of the King Mirian by Abyatar (4th century)
• The Martyrdom of Queen Shushanik by Iakob Tsurtaveli (5th century)
• Corpus Areopagiticum, a philosophical and theological work attributed by some to Peter the Iberian (5th century)
• The Martyrdom of Abo Tbileli by Ioane Sabanisdze (8th century)
• The Life of Grigol Khandzteli by Giorgi Merchule (10th century)
• Ustsoro Karabadini (Peerless Karabadini) 10th century
• A History of the Georgian Kings ("Tskhovreba Kartvelta Mepeta") by Leonti Mroveli (11th century)
• A History of the Royal House of Bagrationi by Sumbat Davitisdze (11th century)
• Tamariani by Ioane Chakhrukhadze (12th century)
• Shen Khar Venakhi ("Thou Art a Vineyard"), the famous Georgian religious hymn by the King Demetre I Bagrationi (12th century)
• Vepkhistkaosani (The Knight in the Panther's Skin), a national epic poem by Shota Rustaveli (12th century)
• Abdulmesiani by Ioane Shavteli (13th century)
• Kartlis Tskhovreba (History of Georgia), a collection of old Georgian chronicles (from ancient times to the 14th century)

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Culture of modern Georgia

During the modern period, from about the 17th century onwards, Georgian culture has been greatly influenced by cultural innovations imported from elsewhere in Europe. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ...

The first Georgian-language printing house was established in the 1620s in Italy and the first one in Georgia itself was founded in 1709 in Tbilisi. Events and Trends Permanent Dutch settlement of New York Bay and the Hudson River. ... // Events January 12 - Two-month freezing period begins in France - The coast of the Atlantic and Seine River freeze, crops fail and at least 24. ... Coordinates:  - Governing Mayor Giorgi Gigi Ugulava Area    - City 372 km² Population (2005)  - City 1,093,000 Tbilisi (Georgian თბილისი , IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura (Mtkvari) River, at . ...

Georgian theatre has a long history; its oldest national form was the "Sakhioba" (extant from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD). The Georgian National Theatre was founded in 1791 in Tbilisi, by the writer, dramatist and diplomat Giorgi Avalishvili (1769-1850). Its leading actors were Dimitri Aleksi-Meskhishvili, David Machabeli, David Bagrationi, Dimitri Cholokashvili and others. (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 3rd century BC started on January 1, 300 BC and ended on December 31, 201 BC. // Events The Pyramid of the Moon, one of several monuments built in Teotihuacán Teotihuacán, Mexico begun The first two Punic Wars between Carthage... 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Coordinates:  - Governing Mayor Giorgi Gigi Ugulava Area    - City 372 km² Population (2005)  - City 1,093,000 Tbilisi (Georgian თბილისი , IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura (Mtkvari) River, at . ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

The State Museum of Georgia was founded in 1845. The Tbilisi State Theatre of Opera and Ballet established a few years later, in 1851. 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Greatest representatives of Georgian culture of the XIX century were: Nikoloz Baratashvili (poet), Alexander Orbeliani (writer), Vakhtang Orbeliani (poet), Dimitri Kipiani (writer), Grigol Orbeliani (poet), Ilia Chavchavadze (writer and poet), Akaki Tsereteli (poet), Alexander Kazbegi (writer), Rapiel Eristavi (poet), Mamia Gurieli (poet), Iakob Gogebashvili (writer), Simon Gugunava (poet), Babo Avalishvili-Kherkheulidze (actor), Nikoloz Avalishvili (actor), Nikoloz Aleksi-Meskhishvili (actor), Romanoz Gvelesiani (painter), Grigol Maisuradze (painter), Alexander Beridze (painter), Ivane Machabeli (translator), Okropir Bagrationi (translator), Sardion Aleksi-Meskhishvili (translator), Kharlampi Savaneli (opera singer), Pilimon Koridze (opera singer), Lado Agniashvili (folk singer), Alioz Mizandari (composer), etc. Nikoloz Baratashvili (Georgian: ) (4 December 1817-21 October 1844) was a Georgian poet, whoose works are considered to be the high point of Georgian romanticism. ... Prince Kipiani Prince Dimitri Kipiani (Qipiani) (Georgian: ) (June 14, 1814 – October 24, 1887) was a Georgian publicist, writer, translator and a leader of liberal nobility. ... Prince Ilia Chavchavadze, known as Saint Ilia the Righteous, (October 27, 1837-August 30, 1907) was a prominent figure of new Georgian literature, famous public benefactor, jurist, leader of the Georgias National-liberation movement in 1861-1907. ... Akaki Tsereteli, Prince (1840-1915) was a prominent Georgian poet and national liberation movement figure. ... Kazbegi wrote a famous novel entitled The Patricide (1883). ... Ivane machabeli translated shekaspeare from English into Gorgian language. ... Okropir Bagrationi (Georgian: ) known in Russia as Tsarevich Okropir Georgievich Gruzinsky (Russian: ) (June 24, 1795 – October 30, 1857) was a Georgian prince (batonishvili) of the Bagrationi Dynasty. ...

The first cinema in Georgia was established in Tbilisi on November 16, 1896. The first Georgian cinema documentary ("Journey of Akaki Tsereteli in Racha-Lechkhumi") was shot in 1912 by Vasil Amashukeli (1886-1977), while the first Georgian feature film ("Kristine") was shot in 1916 by Alexandre Tsutsunava (1881-1955). November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Tbilisi State Academy of Art was founded in 1917. Year 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ...

Georgian culture suffered under the rule of the Soviet Union during the 20th century, during which a policy of Russification was imposed but was strongly resisted by many Georgians. Since the independence of Georgia in 1991, a cultural resurgence has taken place, albeit somewhat hampered by the country's economic and political difficulties in the post-Soviet era. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Famous Georgian cultural figures (XX-XXI centuries):

Actors

• David (Dodo) Abashidze
• Veriko Anjaparidze
• Spartak Bagashvili
• Givi Berikashvili
• Ushangi Chkheidze
• Ramaz Chkhikvadze
• Giorgi Gegechkori
• Iza Gigoshvili
• Vaso Godziashvili
• Kakhi Kavsadze
• Akaki Khorava
• Zurab Kipshidze
• Zina Kverenchkhiladze
• Avtandil Makharadze
• Erosi Manjgaladze
• Merab Ninidze
• Giorgi Sagaradze
• Guram Sagaradze
• Karlo Sakandelidze
• Sesilia Takaishvili
• Levan Uchaneishvili
• Bukhuti Zakariadze
• Sergo Zakariadze
• Alexandre Zhorzholiani
• Nato Vachnadze
• Edisher Maghalashvili
• Sofiko Chiaureli

Merab Ninidze (* 3. ... Karlo Sakandelidze, Georgian film and theatre actor was born on April 1, 1928, in Bzvani, Georgia; became an actor of Rustaveli Theatre. ... Sergo Zakariadze (1909 July 1 - 1971 April 13) was a Georgian actor. ... This article needs to be wikified. ...

Ballet dancers

• Nino Ananiashvili
• Vakhtang Chabukiani
• Zurab Kikaleishvili
• Irma Nioradze
• Vera Tsignadze

A georgian ballerina who made her career in Russia. ...

Composers

• Alexi Matchavariani
• Sulkhan Tsintsadze
• Dimitri Arakishvili
• Vazha Azarashvili
• Shalva Azmaiparashvili
• Andria Balanchivadze
• Meliton Balanchivadze
• Alexandre Basilaia
• Gia Kancheli
• Bidzina Kvernadze
• Sulkhan Nasidze
• Zakharia Paliashvili
• Nicko Sulkhanishvili
• Otar Taktakishvili
• Nodar Gabunia

The most eminent composer, Peoples Artist of the USSR, a winner of the USSR State Prize and Shota Rustaveli Prize of Georgia, Golden Medal winner of Centro Cultural Braidense - Milano for ballet Othello, Professor, winner of many Soviet and International Prizes, Cavalier of many Orders, chairman of the Georgian... Sulkhan Tsintsadze (1925 - 1992) was one of the Georgias foremost composers. ... Giya Kancheli, born August 10, 1935 in Tbilisi, is probably Georgias most famous living composer and cultural export. ... Zakharia Paliashvili (ზაქარია ფალიაშვილი in Georgian; Захарий Петрович Палиашвили [Zakharij Petrovič Paliašvili] in Russian) was a composer from the nation of Georgia. ... Otar Taktakishvili (Georgian: ; Russian: ; Tbilisi, 27 July 1924 - 22 February 1989) was a Georgian composer. ...

Filmmakers

• Tengiz Abuladze
• Mikheil Chiaureli
• Revaz Chkheidze
• Otar Ioseliani
• Mikheil Kobakhidze
• Merab Kokochashvili
• Guram Meliava
• Kote Mikaberidze
• Guram Pataraia
• Eldar Shengelaia
• Giorgi Shengelaia
• Alexandre Tsutsunava
• Nana Mchedlidze

Tengiz Abuladze (Georgian: ; Russian: ) (January 31, 1924 in Kutaisi — March 6, 1994 in Tbilisi) was a Georgian film director. ... Otar Iosseliani (Georgian ოთარ იოსელიანი; born February 2, 1934 in Tbilisi, Georgia) is a Georgian-French film maker. ...

Opera singers

• Petre Amiranashvili
• Medea Amiranashvili
• David Andguladze
• Nodar Andguladze
• Lado Ataneli
• Paata Burchuladze
• David Gamrekeli
• Makvala Kasrashvili
• Valerian Kashakashvili
• Alexandre Khomeriki
• Badri Maisuradze
• Vano Sarajishvili
• Zurab Sotkilava
• Nino Surguladze
• Tsisana Tatishvili
• Maia Tomadze

Painters

• Elene Akhvlediani
• Shalva Matuashvili
• Elguja Berdzenishvili
• Mikheil Bilanishvili
• Gia Bugadze
• Giorgi Chogoshvili
• Dimitri Eristavi
• Gigo Gabashvili
• Vakhtang Gabunia
• Lado Gudiashvili
• Gia Gugushvili
• Natela Iankoshvili
• Edmond Kalandadze
• David Kakabadze
• Vladimer Kandelaki
• Dimitri Khakhutashvili
• Shalva Kikodze
• Sergo Kobuladze
• Keti Matabeli
• Zurab Nizharadze
• Niko Pirosmani
• Irakli Toidze
• Mikhail Khvitia
• Mose Toidze
• Levan Tsutskiridze
• Shano
• Avto Varazi
• Feliks Varlamishvili
• Tazo Khutsishvili

This article needs to be wikified. ... Lado Gudiashvili (1896–1980) was a 20th century Georgian painter. ... Gia Gugushvili (born 1952) is a prominent Georgian painter. ... Self-portrait Shalva Kikodze (Georgian: შალვა ქიქოძე) (1894 – 1921) was a Georgian expressionist painter, graphic artist and theatre decorator. ... Kobuladzes painting of Shota Rustaveli (1937) Sergo Kobuladze (born 1909 - died 1978) was a Georgian painter and illustrator. ... Niko Pirosmanashvili also known as Niko Pirosmani (May 5? 1862-1918) is a late 19th-early 20th century Georgian painter. ...

Pianists

• Eliso Bolkvadze
• Alexander Korsantia
• Medea Paniashvili
• Alexander Toradze
• Eliso Virsaladze

Alexander Toradze (born 1952) is a famous Georgian pianist. ... Eliso Virsaladze (Eliso Konstantinovna Virsaladze)(sometimes spelled Elisso Wirssaladze) (Russian: Эли́со Вирза́лазде) (Born 1942 in Tblisi, USSR) is a Russian and Georgian pianist. ...

Poets

• Alexander Abasheli
• Irakli Abashidze
• Rati Amaglobeli
• Lado Asatiani
• Zviad Gamsakhurdia
• Valerian Gaprindashvili
• Terenti Graneli
• Ioseb Grishashvili
• Paolo Iashvili
• Ana Kalandadze
• Murman Lebanidze
• Giorgi Leonidze
• Mukhran Machavariani
• David Magradze
• Kote Makashvili
• Tinatin Mghvdliashvili
• Kolau Nadiradze
• Gaga Nakhutsrishvili
• Vazha-Pshavela
• Niko Samadashvili
• Galaktion Tabidze
• Titsian Tabidze
• Erekle Shvelidze
• Nikoloz Baratashvili
• Shota Rustaveli

Zviad Gamsakhurdia Zviad Konstantines dze Gamsakhurdia (Georgian: ზვიად კონსტანტინეს ძე გამსახურდია) (March 31, 1939 - December 31, 1993) was a dissident, scientist and writer, who became the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era. ... Vazha-Pshavela Vazha-Pshavela (ვაჟა-ფშაველა in Georgian alphabet) (July 26, 1861-July 10, 1915) is the pen-name of one of the greatest Georgian poets and writers, classic of the new Georgian literature Luka P. Razikashvili. ... Nikoloz Baratashvili (Georgian: ) (4 December 1817-21 October 1844) was a Georgian poet, whoose works are considered to be the high point of Georgian romanticism. ... Shota Rustaveli, an artistic notion of the poet by Sergo Kobuladze (1937) Shota Rustaveli (შოთა რუსთაველი) was a Georgian poet of the 12th century, considered by many to be one of the greatest representatives of the literature of the medieval world. ...

Sculptors

• Bidzina Avalishvili
• Merab Berdzenishvili
• Tengiz Gviniashvili
• Juna Mikatadze
• Iakob Nikoladze
• Giorgi Ochiauri
• Irakli Ochiauri
• Vakhtang Oniani
• George Papashvily
• Zurab Tsereteli
• Malkhaz Vardiashvili

George Papashvily George Papashvily (August 23, 1898 - March 29, 1978) was a famous Georgian writer and sculptor. ... “To the Struggle Against World Terrorism” by Zurab Tsereteli “Good Defeats Evil”(1990), New York Zurab Tseretelis monuments to Victory and Peter the Great are among the tallest in the world Tseretelis 94-meter-tall statue of Peter the Great on the Moskva Riverbank is one of the... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Just saying Notable doesnt really constitute an assertion of importance or significance. ...

Theatre producers

• Alexander (Sandro) Akhmeteli
• Dodo Antadze
• Temur Chkheidze
• David Doiashvili
• Kote Marjanishvili
• Robert Sturua
• Alexander Sumbatashvili-Yuzhin
• Mikheil Tumanishvili
• Levan Tsuladze
• Avtandil (Avto) Varsimashvili

Robert Sturua1938- (Russian: Роберт Стуруа) World renowned theatre, film and opera director, based at the Shota Rustaveli Dramatic Theater in Tbilisi, with productions staged throghout the world. ...

Writers

• Merab Eliozishvili
• Vladimer (Lado) Alpenidze
• Vasil Barnovi (Barnaveli)
• Lasha Bugadze
• Otar Chiladze
• Tamaz Chiladze
• Konstantine Gamsakhurdia
• Levan Gotua
• Shalva Dadiani
• Guram Dochanashvili
• Mikheil Javakhishvili
• Maka Jokhadze
• Otia Ioseliani
• Jemal Karchkhadze
• Leo Kiacheli
• David Kldiashvili
• Vakhushti Kotetishvili
• Niko Lordkipanidze
• Aka Morchiladze
• George Papashvily
• Guram Rcheulishvili
• Grigol Robakidze
• Nodar Tsuleiskiri
• David Turashvili
• Nodar Dumbadze
• David Kasradze
• Mzia Chkhetiani
• Terenti Graneli

Konstantine Gamsakhurdia (May 3, 1893 - July 17, 1975) was a classic of Georgian literature of the 20th century and famous public benefactor, Academician of the Georgian Academy of Sciences, Ph. ... Levan Gotua was a famous Georgian writer. ... Aka Morchiladze (pen name of Giorgi Akhvlediani) (born November 10, 1966) is a Georgian writer, one of the best novelists in the post-Soviet Georgia. ... George Papashvily George Papashvily (August 23, 1898 - March 29, 1978) was a famous Georgian writer and sculptor. ... Girgol Robakidze Grigol Robakidze (Georgian: ) (1882 – 1962) was a Georgian writer, publicist, and public figure primarily known for his exotic prose and anti-Soviet émigré activities. ... David Turashvili (b. ...

Sport

See also Rugby union in Georgia

Rugby union is a popular team sport played in Georgia, rugby union is considered the second most popular sport in Georgia, after football (soccer). official logo of the Georgia Rugby Union Rugby union is a popular team sport played in Georgia, rugby union is considered the second most popular sport in Georgia, after football (soccer). ... A rugby union scrum. ...

See also

• History of Georgia
• Georgian people
• Georgian language
• Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church
• Music of Georgia
• Dances of Georgia
• Keipi
• Architecture of Georgia

The recorded history of Georgia dates back more than 4,000 years and the Georgian language is one of the oldest living languages in the world. ... The Georgians (ქართველი ერი (Kartveli Eri) or ქართველები (Kartvelebi) in the Georgian language) are a nation or an ethnic group, originating in the Caucasus. ... Georgian (, kartuli ena) is the official language of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus. ... The Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church (Saqartvelos Samotsiqulo Avtokepaluri Martlmadidebeli Eklesia in Georgian language) is one of the worlds most ancient Christian Churches, founded in the 1st century by the Apostle Andrew. ... Georgian folk musicians, 1890 // Georgian folk music possesses what may be the oldest continuous tradition of polyphonic music in the world, predating the introduction of Christianity. ... There are a number of dances of Georgia, these folk dances of the Georgian people have a number of purposes. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

External links

• Georgia: History and Culture (in German)
• Georgia - South Caucasus (bilingual in German/English)