Articles
Education System: Soviet Legacy Reforms and Contemporary Centralization Trends
Georgia's education system has experienced a massive transformation since independence in 1991, reflecting efforts to eradicate Soviet-era ideological instruction. For decades, reforms focused on …
Georgian Wine Culture: Eight Thousand Years of Qvevri Tradition
Georgia has the distinction of having the world's oldest and longest-continuing wine culture, with archeological evidence dating back around 8,000 years to Neolithic villages such as Gadachrili Gora …
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: The Seamless Robe and Georgia's Spiritual Heart
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, located in Mtskheta, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Tbilisi, is Georgia's most sacred religious site and one of the world's most spiritually significant Orthodox cathedrals. It is …
The Black Sea Coast: Batumi's Subtropical Gateway and Coastal Charm
Georgia's Black Sea coast, covering about 310 kilometers (193 miles), concentrates natural beauty and strategic significance in the port city of Batumi. Located at the southeastern end of the sea, …
Tbilisi's Medieval Heritage: Where Ancient Stones Meet Modern Spirit
Tbilisi, Georgia's capital city, is a majestic tribute to the country's complicated history, with over 1,500 years of continuous settlement and ancient Medieval architecture that combines effortlessly with …
Gender Equality and Women's Rights: Progress Challenged by Political Backsliding
Georgia's path to gender equality is a difficult one, where constitutional safeguards and government efforts coexist with considerable legal inequities. Gender equality is enshrined as a fundamental …