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Encyclopedia > List of Georgians

The following is a partial list of prominent people from the Republic of Georgia, arranged chronologically within categories. Georgia (Georgian: საქართველო Sakartvelo), known from 1991 to 1995 as the Republic of Georgia, is a country to the east of the Black Sea in the southern Caucasus. ...

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Historical Figures

Leaders & Politicians

Mikhail Saakashvili briefing the press at UN headquarters Mikhail Saakashvili (Georgian: მიხეილ სააკაშვილი) (born December 21, 1967, in Tbilisi) is a Georgian jurist and politician and the current President of Georgia. ... The President of Georgia (ge: საქართველოს პრეზიდენტი) is the head of the state of Georgia. ... Nino Burjanadze Nino Burjanadze (Georgian: ნინო ბურჯანაძე) (born on July 16, 1964) is a Georgian jurist and politician. ... Eduard Amvrosiyevich Shevardnadze (Georgian: ედუარდ შევარდნაძე, Russian: Эдуа́рд Амвро́сьевич Шевардна́&#1076... Prince Alexandre Bagrationi ( 1770- 1844) was a Georgian prince ( Batonishvili) and leader of anti- Russian National-Liberation movement in 1801- 1832. ... Lavrenty Beria Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria (Georgian: ლავრენტი ბერია; Russian: Лаврентий Павлович Берия; (29 March 1899 – 23 December 1953), was a Soviet politician and chief of the Soviet security and police apparatus. ... Motto: Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (Transliterated: Proletarii vsekh stran, soedinyaytes!) (Russian: Workers of the world, unite!) Anthem: The Internationale (1922-1944) Hymn of the Soviet Union (1944-1991) Capital (and largest city) Moscow None; Russian de facto Government Federation of Soviet Republics  - Last President Mikhail Gorbachev  - Last Premier Ivan Silayev Establishment October Revolution   - Declared... The NKVD (Narodnyi Komissariat Vnutrennikh Del )(Russian: НКВД, Народный комиссариат внутренних дел) or Peoples Commisariat for Internal Affairs was a government department which handled a number of the Soviet Unions affairs of state. ... David the Builder (David IV Bagrationi) (1073 - January 24, 1125) was a King of Georgia (1089-1125). ... Nikolay (Karlo) Chkheidze (1864-1926) was a Georgian revolutionary and politician, one of the founders and leaders of the Social-Democratic (Menshevik) Party of Georgia. ... 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. ... Evgen (Geno) Gvaladze (ევგენ (გენო) ღვალაძე in Georgian; May 13, 1900 - October 25, 1937) was a famous Georgian jurist, journalist and public benefactor, one of the leaders of the National-Liberation movement of Georgia in 1921-1937. ... Ali Bey Al-Kabir (1728 - May 8, 1773) was a distinguished politician and general, Mamluk Sultan of Egypt in 1760-1772. ... Merab Kostava (May 26, 1939–October 13, 1989) was a Georgian dissident, musician and poet; one of the leaders of the National-Liberation movement in Georgia. ... 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). ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Soviet redirects here. ... Tamar as depicted on a mural from Vardzia monastery Tamar (1160-1213), from the House of Bagrationi, was Queen of the Kingdom of Georgia from 1184 to 1213. ... Saint King Vakhtang I Gorgasali (440 – 502) was the Georgian king (mepe) of Kartli (Iberia) in 452–502 who led a lengthy anti-Persian liberation war and founded Tbilisi, Georgia’s modern capital city. ... Grigol Uratadze (Georgian: ) (1880 – 1959) was a Georgian Social Democratic politician, diplomat and author. ...

Military Figures

Prince Kote (Konstantine) Abkhazi (In Georgian: კოტე აფხაზი) (November 17, 1867-May 19, 1923), was a distinguished Georgian military figure, politician and public benefactor, one of the leaders of the Georgian national liberation movement in 1921-1923, Major General of Artillery (1914). ... Geno Adamia (Georgian: ) (8 March 1936, – 28 September 1993) was a Georgian military commander who fell in the war in Abkhazia. ... Dimitri Amilakhvari (French spelling: Amilakvari) (October 31, 1906-September 24, 1942) was a Georgian nobleman and French Resistance hero during World War II, Lieutenant Colonel of the French Foreign Legion. ... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead... Prince Pyotr Bagration (Пётр Иванович Багратион) (1765 - September 12, 1812), a descendant of the Georgian Royal family of the Bagrations, served as a Russian general. ... Kakutsa Cholokashvili (right) and Gen. ... GENERAL Leo Kereselidze Faunder of Tetri Giorgi. ... Giorgi Kvinitadze (in Georgian: გიორგი კვინიტაძე) (1874_1970) was a Georgian general and one of the most prominent military leaders of the Democratic Republic of Georgia. ... Shalva Maglakelidze (1893_1970) was a Georgian politician and commander of the Georgian Legion of the Wehrmacht. ... Giorgi Mazniashvili (in Georgian: გიორგი მაზნიაშვილი) (1872-1937) was a Georgian general and one of the most prominent military figures in the Democratic Republic of Georgia. ... John Malchase David Shalikashvili (born 27 June 1936) is a retired American general who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1993 to 1997. ... Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States of America symbol The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) is a grouping comprising the Chiefs of service of each major branch of the armed services in the United States armed forces. ...

Religious Figures

Peter the Iberian (Petre Iberi or Petre Iberieli in Georgian language, secular name: Murvan. ... Antim Iverianul (Antimoz Iverieli in Georgian. ... Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ambrosi His Holiness and Beatitude Ambrosi (უწმიდესი და უნეტარესი ამბროსი (Utsmindesi da Unetaresi Ambrosi) in Georgian. ... His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia is the head of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. ... Grigol Peradze (), (September 13, 1899 - December 6, 1942) was a famous Georgian ecclesiastic figure, theologian, historian, Archimandrite, Ph. ... His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II (მისი უწმიდესობა და უნეტარესობა ილია II in Georgian. ... His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia is the head of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. ...

Academic Figures

Malkhaz Abdushelishvili (November 28, 1926-February 23, 1998) was a famous Georgian scientist, one of founders of the Georgian scientific school of Anthropology, Academician of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Meritorious Scholar of Georgia, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor. ... Zurab Avalishvili (Georgian: ზურაბ ავალიშვილი) (1876 – May 21, 1944) was a Georgian historian, jurist and diplomat in the service of the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918-1921). ... Teimuraz Bagrationi (April 23, 1782-October 25, 1846) was outstanding Georgian historian and philologist, one of the founders of scientific schools of Kartvelology and Rustvelology, Academician of the St. ... Vakhushti Bagrationi (1696-1757) was a great Georgian historian and geographer, as well as one of the founders of the Moscow State University. ... Arnold Chikobava (March 14, 1898-November 5, 1985) was a Georgian linguist, philologist and public benefactor, one of founders and Academician of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), founder of the scientific school of the Ibarian-Caucasian linguistics, Meritorious Scientific Worker of Georgia, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor. ... Levan Chilashvili (August 17, 1930-April 26, 2004) was a famous Georgian archaeologist and historian, Academician of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Meritorious Scholar of Georgia, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor. ... Solomon Dodashvili (May 17, 1805-August 20, 1836) was a famous Georgian scientist and public benefactor, founder of the Georgian scientific school of Logic, founder of the Georgian professional journalistic, philosopher, historian and linguist. ... Tamaz (Thomas) V. Gamkrelidze (born October 23, 1929) is a distinguished Georgian linguist, orientalist and public benefactor, Academician (since 1974) and President (since February, 2005) of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Director of the Tsereteli Institute of Oriental Studies of GAS (since 1973), Dr.Sci. ... Guranda Gvaladze (born June 23, 1932) is a distinguished Georgian botanist, one of the founders of the Georgian scientific school of Plant Embryology, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor. ... Revaz Dogonadze Revaz Dogonadze (November 21, 1931 - May 13, 1985) was a notable Georgian scientist, one of the founders of quantum electrochemistry, main author of the Quantum-Mechanical Theory of Kinetics of the Elementary Act of Chemical, Electrochemical and Biochemical Processes in Polar Liquids, Corresponding Member of the Georgian Academy... This article needs cleanup. ... Simon Janashia (July 13, 1900 - November 5, 1947) was an outstanding Georgian historian and public benefactor, one of the founders and Academician of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor. ... Nikoloz (Lasha) Janashia (November 18, 1931-September 7, 1982) was a famous Georgian historian and public benefactor. ... Ivane Javakhishvili (April 11, 1876 - November 18, 1940) was an outstanding Georgian historian and public benefactor, co-founder of the Tbilisi State University, one of founders of the modern scientific school of history of Georgia and the Caucasus, Academician (Full Member) of the Academy of Sciences of former Soviet Union... Alexander Kartveli Alexander Kartveli (1896-1974, born Kartvelishvili ) was one of the greatest aircraft engineers of the 20th century, and a pioneer of American aviation. ... Giorgi Kartvelishvili Giorgi Kartvelishvili - (Georgian: გიორგი ქართველიშვილი) (1827 – 1901) - famous Georgian public figure, benefactor, and businessman. ... Sargis N. Kakabadze (October 7, 1886-April 2, 1967) was a famous Georgian historian and philologist, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor. ... Merab Mamardashvili (1930-1990) was a Georgian philosopher, Doctor of Sciences, Professor. ... Guram Mchedlidze (born September 27, 1931) is a famous Georgian Paleobiologist, Corresponding Member of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor. ... Nikoloz (Niko) Muskhelishvili (February 16, 1891 - July 16, 1976) was a notable Georgian mathematician, one of the founders and first President (1941-1972) of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1934), Professor (1922). ... Shalva Nutsubidze (December 14, 1888 - January 6, 1969) was a famous Georgian philosopher, translator and public benefactor, one of founders of the Tbilisi State University (TSU), founder of Alethology, one of founders of the scientific school in the field of history of Georgian philosophy, Academician of the Georgian Academy of... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Ekvtime Takaishvili ( January 3, 1863- February 21, 1953) was a great Georgian historian, archaeologist and public benefactor, Dr.Sci. ... Giorgi kdfj;a (October 8, 1904-September 9, 1973) was a distinguished Georgian scientist and public benefactor, founder of the well-known Georgian scientific school of Oriental Studies and Arabist of world renown, founder of the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the Tbilisi State University (TSU), founder and first Director... Grigol Tsereteli (March 12, 1870-1938) was a distinguished Georgian scientist, one of the founders of Papyrology, founder of the well-known Georgian scientific school of Classical Philology, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Meritorious Scientific Worker of Georgia, Honourable Professor. ... Mikheil G. Tsereteli (Michael Von Zereteli. ... Vasil Tsereteli (1862-1937) was a distinguished Georgian physician, journalist and public benefactor. ... Dimitri Uznadze (December 2, 1886 - October 9, 1950) was a famous Georgian psychologist, philosopher and public benefactor, founder of the Georgian scientific school of Psychology, co-founder of the Tbilisi State University (TSU), Academician and co-founder of the Georgian Academy of Sciences (GAS), Meritorious Science Worker of Georgia, Dr... Prof. ...

Cultural Figures

Actors

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

Vakhtang Konstantinovich Kikabidze (Georgian ვახტანგ კიკაბიძე, Russian Вахтанг Константинович Кикабидзе. b. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Sergo Zakariadze (1909 July 1 - 1971 April 13) was a Georgian actor. ...

Ballet dancers

A georgian ballerina who made her career in Russia. ... George Balanchine (January 9 (O.S.) = January 22 (N.S.), 1904–April 30, 1983) was one of the 20th centurys foremost choreographers, and one of the founders of American ballet. ...

Composers

Portrait of Borodin Alexander Porfirevich Borodin (Александр Порфирьевич Бородин in Cyrillic, Aleksandr Porfirevič Borodin in transliteration) (31 Oct. ... Otar Gordeli is a composer born in Tbilisi, Georgia on the 18th of November, 1928. ... Giya Kancheli, born August 10, 1935 in Tbilisi, is probably Georgias most famous living composer and cultural export. ... Zurab Nadarejshvili (born January 4, 1957) is a Georgian composer. ... 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. ... Sulkhan Tsintsadze (1925 - 1992) was one of the Georgias foremost composers. ...

Conductors

Evgeni Mikeladze (Georgian: ) (July 27, 1903 – 1937) was a leading Georgian orchestra conductor of the 1930s, executed during the Stalinist Great Purges. ...

Folk Musicians

Hamlet Gonashvili was a Georgian tenor. ... Formed in Tbilisi in 1989, the thirteen members of Ensemble Georgika, likely the first group of their kind to exist without government funding or support, grew up among a variety of Georgian folk music and ritual dances. ...

Filmmakers

  • Tengiz Abuladze
  • Mikheil Chiaureli
  • Mikhail Kalatozov Mikheil Kalatozishvili
  • Revaz Chkheidze
  • Otar Ioseliani
  • Mikheil Kobakhidze
  • Merab Kokochashvili
  • Guram Meliava
  • Kote Mikaberidze
  • Guram Pataraia
  • Eldar Shengelaia
  • Giorgi Shengelaia
  • Alexandre Tsutsunava
  • Marlen Khutsiev Khutsishvili

Tengiz Abuladze (Georgian: ; Russian: ) (January 31, 1924 in Kutaisi — March 6, 1994 in Tbilisi) was a Georgian film director. ... Mikhail Kalatozov (b. ... 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

Gogi Chagelishvili is a famous Georgian artist. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Kako Topouria born in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1960. ... 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

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

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

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. ... Prince Alexander Chavchavadze (Georgian: , Aleksandre Chavchavadze; Russian: , Aleksandr Garsevanovich Chavchavadze) (1786 – November 6, 1846) was a notable Georgian poet, public benefactor and military figure. ... 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. ... 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. ... Niko Nikoladze. ... 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. ... Akaki Tsereteli, Prince (1840-1915) was a prominent Georgian poet and national liberation movement figure. ...

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...

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

  • Vladimer (Lado) Alpenidze
  • Lado Asatiani (1917-1942), poet
  • Vasil Barnovi (Barnaveli)
  • Saint Ilia the Righteous (Ilia Chavchavadze) (1837-1907), poet and writer
  • Otar Chiladze
  • Tamaz Chiladze
  • Konstantine Gamsakhurdia
  • Levan Gotua
  • Shalva Dadiani
  • Guram Dochanashvili
  • Levan Gotua
  • Merab Eliozishvili
  • Mikheil Javakhishvili
  • Maka Jokhadze
  • Otia Ioseliani
  • Jemal Karchkhadze
  • Leo Kiacheli
  • David Kldiashvili
  • Vakhushti Kotetishvili
  • Giorgi Lomsadze, writer, journalist
  • Niko Lordkipanidze
  • Mukhran Machavariani (1929- ), poet
  • Sergi Makalatia writer and ethnographer
  • Aka Morchiladze
  • George Papashvily
  • Vazha-Pshavela (Luka Razikashvili) (1862-1915), poet and writer
  • Guram Rcheulishvili
  • Grigol Robakidze
  • Shota Rustaveli (12th century), poet
  • Galaktion Tabidze (1891-1953), poet
  • Nodar Tsuleiskiri
  • David Turashvili

Ilia Chavchavadze 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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. ... David Turashvili (b. ...

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See also: List of people by nationality Shota Arveladze (born February 22, 1973 in Tbilisi) is a Georgian professional football player who currently plays for AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, having moved there on a free transfer from Rangers after the 2004-05 season. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... AZ Alkmaar is a football club from Alkmaar, the Netherlands. ... First International Georgia 2 - 2 Lithuania (Tbilisi, Georgia; May 27, 1990) Largest win Georgia 7 - 0 Armenia (Tbilisi, Georgia; March 30, 1997) Worst defeat Romania 5 - 0 Georgia (Bucharest, Romania; April 24, 1996) Denmark 6 - 1 Georgia (Copenhagen, Denmark; September 7, 2005) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result... Zurab Azmaiparashvili (born March 16, 1960) is a chess Grandmaster from Georgia. ... Chess is an abstract strategy board game and mental sport for two players. ... The title Grandmaster is awarded to world-class chess masters by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. ... Maia Chiburdanidze Maia Chiburdanidze (born January 17, 1961) is a Georgian chess player. ... Chess is an abstract strategy board game and mental sport for two players. ... Nona Gaprindashvili Nona Gaprindashvili (born May 3, 1941) is a Georgian chess player, and the sixth womens world chess champion (1962-1978). ... Kakhaber (Kakha) Kaladze (born February 27, 1978 in Samtredia) is a Georgian football (soccer) player, who currently plays for AC Milan of the Italian Serie A. Prior to joing AC Milan, Kaladze played for Dinamo Tbilisi (1993-97) and Dinamo Kiev (1998-2000). ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ... First International Georgia 2 - 2 Lithuania (Tbilisi, Georgia; May 27, 1990) Largest win Georgia 7 - 0 Armenia (Tbilisi, Georgia; March 30, 1997) Worst defeat Romania 5 - 0 Georgia (Bucharest, Romania; April 24, 1996) Denmark 6 - 1 Georgia (Copenhagen, Denmark; September 7, 2005) World Cup Appearances none (First in -) Best result... Sumo ) is a competition contact sport where two wrestlers or rikishi face off in a circular area. ... Mdivani is the name of a family of the aznauri, or minor nobility, originating from the nation of Georgia. ... Nikoloz Tskitishvili (born April 14, 1983 in Tbilisi, Georgia) is a professional basketball player from the nation of Georgia. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... Zaza Pachulia (Georgian: ზაზა ფაჩულია) (born in Tbilisi, Georgia on February 10, 1984) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. // He was a very successful basketball player at a very early age in Georgia. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... Ketevan Katie Melua (Georgian: , surname pronounced IPA: //; born 16 September 1984) is a British singer and musician, who was born in Georgia, but moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then relocated to England at the age of 14. ... There are a variety of articles listing people of a particular nationality. ...


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