Giorgi Saakadze: Hero or Traitor?

The figure of Georgi Saakadze has been the subject of debate for several centuries — and it seems that an agreement will never be reached. He has been called the savior of Georgia, a political adventurer, a unifier of the country, and a traitor to his homeland all at once. In a new lecture at Papers, we will discuss: ◽️why so much controversy has arisen around Saakadze; ◽️how he managed to build a career in three rival states — Georgia, Iran, and the Ottoman Empire; ◽️where the image of the "ideal national hero" in Georgia came from and what role Soviet power played in this. The lecture will be conducted by history professor Mikheil Bakhtadze in Russian Payment on-site in cash or by card: