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...
“Sinop” Park
"Sinop" Park was founded in the winter of 1872-1873 and initially covered an area of five desyatins (about 5.5 hectares). It was established by Colonel Apollon Vvedenskiy, who had recently...
The Tbilisi Railway Station
The Tbilisi Railway Station was first opened in 1872, after the completion of the Poti-Tbilisi railway section, between the cities of Zestafoni and Tbilisi. The first train arrived here from...
Imam Shamil
Imam Shamil was born on June 26, 1797, in the mountain village of Gimry (modern-day Dagestan). Shamil's father and mother were devout muslims. Initially, the newborn was named Ali, but...