Robert Sturua (Senior, 1918–1982) left behind a remarkable creative legacy, distinguished by his contributions to both monumental and easel painting. While studying at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts, the upcom

Kote Marjanishvili's artistic journey spanned 43 years—10 as an actor and 33 as a director. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61. The ingratitude of his Georgian students, coupled with the constraints of the Soviet system, ultimately led to the demise of an outstanding visionary who played a pivotal role in the evolution of contemporary theatrical art. A true devotee of the stage, Marjanishvili was, metaphorically, “killed” by his unwavering passion for the theater, ultimately succumbing to a myocardial infarction.

The Bedia Monastery is one of the most famous and revered Christian sites in Georgia. It is located in western Georgia, in the historical region of Abkhazeti, once a kingdom of medieval Georgia. Bedia played an important role in both the history of Abkhazeti and that of the country as a whole