Soviet Tbilisi From Propaganda to Executions

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Itinerary

1. We will take a walk along Rustaveli Avenue, exploring the iconic buildings from the Soviet Union and Russian Empire eras. Along the way, we'll share stories from those times, delve into the legacy of the Soviet regime, and reflect on the turbulent 1990s that followed its collapse. Together, we'll observe and discuss the lasting scars and influences of that history, many of which still shape our lives today.

   40 min

2. We will stop in front of the Parliament, and I will share a little about modern politics—what is happening in Georgia now and why we can say that it is still connected to Soviet times or whatever remains after its collapse.

   10 min

3. We’ll stop at Kashueti Church to learn about how the Soviet government fought against all religions in the empire, and what consequences this had specifically in Georgia.

   10 min

4. We will stop at the 9th April Park and learn about how Georgians protested against the Soviet regime, as well as the harsh and brutal responses they faced each time.

   10 min

5. We will stop at the Heroes of the Revolution Memorial, built in the 1980s, to learn about how Georgia transitioned from the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union, including the key revolutions and the roles that Stalin and Lenin played in this process and in the creation of the USSR.

   10 min

6. We’ll make a quick stop at the Dry Bridge Market to explore Soviet-era items such as old coins, World War medals, propaganda posters, military uniforms, Soviet car license plates, dishes, and many other everyday objects used during the USSR.

   5 min

7. We’ll visit Dedaena Park to learn about the intense and often tragic stories of executions that took place here, as well as some of the victories won through protests.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Tbilisi

• Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 1465 experiences we list in Tbilisi.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 619 of 1465.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, spills along a river gorge beneath a fortress, mixing balconied old houses, sulphur baths and bold modern landmarks.

The old town gathers along the Mtkvari River, its narrow streets lined with carved wooden balconies, churches and wine bars. Abanotubani, the bath district, is crowned by brick domes over sulphur springs, and the walls of Narikala Fortress overlook it all, reached by cable car or a steep walk. The Mother of Georgia statue stands on the ridge holding a sword and a bowl of wine.

Top-ranked sights in Tbilisi: Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Old Town (Dzveli Tbilisi).

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