In the 6th century BCE, Greek merchants founded the colony of Dioscurias, which retained its economic significance until the 1st century BCE. In 65 BCE, the Romans arrived in this...
Gagra
According to the results of linguistic research, the name "Gagra" comes from the word "Gakra," which means "walnut" in the Svan language. The exact date of its founding is unknown....
Golovinsky Avenue
Golovinsky Avenue is the former name of Shota Rustaveli Avenue. It was named in honor of Yevgeny Alexandrovich Golovin, the governor-general of the Baltic region and the founder of the...
Real school
Real schools were mid-level vocational educational institutions where exact sciences predominated: drawing, practical chemistry, practical mechanics, and similar subjects. Their name comes from the German "Realschule" (real school). The boarding...
The first women’s educational institution in Tiflis
The first women's educational institution in Tiflis was founded at the initiative of the Department of Institutions of Empress Maria (the charitable organisation of the Imperial Family) and opened on...
Saint Hypatius
Not much is known about the life of Saint Hypatius. Legend has it that he came from the noble Zvanba family and participated in the First Council of Nicaea (May-August...