Culture of Georgia - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Georgia: Encyclopedia - Culture Of Georgia
The culture of Georgia has evolved over the country's long history, providing it with a unique national culture and a strong literary tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Georgia - Culture Of Old Georgia
The Georgian alphabet was invented in the 5th century BC and reformed by King Parnavaz I of Iberia in 284 BC. Georgia's medieval culture ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gelati Monastery: Encyclopedia Ii - Gelati Monastery - Gallery
Mother of God, mosaic fresco Archangel Michael, mosaic fresco The Ascension, mural David IV of Georgia, mural Northern wall ... See als...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vardzia: Encyclopedia Ii - Vardzia - Vardzia Now
In the modern days Vardzia is a major tourist attraction in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. The place is maintained by a small ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Georgia Country - Ancient And Medieval Georgia
The region was settled early by a neolithic culture. In the 1970s, archaeological excavations revealed a number of ancient settlements th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgian Orthodox And Apostolic Church: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgian Orthodox And Apostolic Church - Christianity In Ancient And Feudal Georgia
The Apostle Andrew the First-called went to preach in Georgia with the Holy Mother's Uncreated Icon (an icon of the Virgin Mary that trad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peter The Iberian: Encyclopedia Ii - Peter The Iberian - Life
He was born Murvan (alternatively, Nabarnugios), prince of Iberia. His father, King Bosmarios, invited a noted philosopher Mithradates fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demetre I: Encyclopedia Ii - Demetre I - Life
Demetre was the eldest son of King David the Builder by his first wife Rusudan of Armenia. As a commander, he took part in his father’s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Georgia Country - Georgia After Shevardnadze
A powerful coalition of reformists headed by Mikhail Saakashvili, Nino Burjanadze and Zurab Zhvania united to oppose Shevardnadze's gover...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Georgia Country - Georgia Under The Soviet Union 1921 - 1990
Georgia was forcibly incorporated into a Transcaucasian Federative Soviet Socialist Republic (TFSSR) comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Georgia Country - Post-communist Georgia 1990 - 2003
Opposition pressure on the communist government was manifested in popular demonstrations and strikes, which ultimately resulted in an ope...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgian Orthodox And Apostolic Church: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgian Orthodox And Apostolic Church - The Georgian Orthodox Church In Modern Times
Following the overthrow of the Tsar Nicholas II in March 1917, Georgia's bishops unilaterally restored the autocephaly of the Georgian Or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demetre I: Encyclopedia Ii - Demetre I - Poems
King Demetre I was an author of several poems, mainly on religious themes. “Shen Khar Venakhi” (Thou Art the Vineyard), a hymn to the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demetre I: Encyclopedia Ii - Demetre I - Marriage And Children
The name of Demetre's wife is unknown, but he had several children: David Rusudan, married Sultan Mas'ud of Rüm Giorgi, who succeeded h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Georgia Country - The Democratic Republic Of Georgia 1918 - 1921
The Russian Revolution of October 1917 plunged Russia into a bloody civil war during which several outlying Russian territories declared ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Georgia Country - Georgia Under The Russian Empire 1801 - 1918
In 1801, the Russian Tsar Alexander I exiled the royal family of Kartl-Kakheti. It was fully absorbed into the Russian Empire by 1804. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - History
Two Georgian Kingdoms of late antiquity, Iberia in the east of the country and Colchis in the west, were among the first nations in the r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Georgia-related Topics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Georgia-related Topics - 0-9
.ge ... See also:List of Georgia-related topics, List of Georgia-related topics - 0-9, List of Georgia-related topics - A, List of Geo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kutaisi: Encyclopedia Ii - Kutaisi - Geography
Kutaisi is located along both banks of the Rioni River. The city lies at an elevation of 125-300 meters (410-984 feet) above sea level. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - History
Two Georgian Kingdoms of late antiquity, Iberia in the east of the country and Colchis in the west, were among the first nations in the r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Religion
Historical Georgian paganism was connected with Moon and the highest god in Georgian pantheon was idol of Armazi, a figure of soldier, Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Origin Of The Name
Georgians call themselves Kartvelebi (ქართველები), their land Sak’art’velo (საქართველო), and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Subdivisions
Georgia is divided into 70 districts. It has also 2 autonomous republics, and 1 former autonomous district. Autonomous republics: Abkhazi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Subdivisions
Georgia is divided into 70 districts. It has also 2 autonomous republics and 1 former autonomous district. Autonomous republics: Abkhazia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Former Symbols
This flag was in use from 1991 to January 25, 2004. It was previously used from 1918 to 1921. For more information, see Flag of Georgia (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Politics
Following a crisis involving allegations of ballot fraud in the 2003 parliamentary elections, Eduard Shevardnadze resigned as president o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Origin Of The Name
Georgians call themselves Kartvelebi (ქართველები), their land Sakartvelo (საქართველო), and their ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Geography
In the north, Georgia has a 723km common border with Russia, specifically with the Northern Caucasus federal district. The following Russ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Climate
The climate of Georgia is extremely diverse, considering the nation's small size. There are two main climatic zones, roughly separating E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Religion
Historical Georgian paganism was connected with Moon and the highest god in Georgian pantheon was idol of Armazi, a figure of soldier, Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Georgia Country: Encyclopedia Ii - Georgia Country - Demographics
Georgia's current population is 4,677,401 (July 2005 est.), with ethnic Georgians forming a majority of about 83.8%. Azerbaijanis form 6....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Georgia - Famous Georgian Cultural Figures Xx-xxi Centuries:
Culture of Georgia - Actors. David (Dodo) Abashidze Veriko Anjaparidze Spartak Bagashvili Givi Berikashvili Ushangi Chkheidze Ramaz Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Georgia - Culture Of Modern Georgia
During the modern period, from about the 17th century onwards, Georgian culture has been greatly influenced by cultural innovations impor...   » Read the article