Vakhushti Bagrationi: the first scholar-historian of Georgia

The son of King Vakhtang VI was raised at court and actively participated in the political life of the Kingdom of Kartli. However, he could not claim the throne due to his mother's lineage, and ultimately realized his talent in science. Vakhushti was the first to describe the history of Georgia. His work covered not only events but also the geography of the country, as well as the character and peculiarities of the Georgian people. These are just a few details from the biography of the prince— to learn more, you can attend the lecture at Papers, which will be conducted by Professor of History Mikheil Bakhtadze. The lecture will be held in Russian