How did power operate in Tiflis — from the Middle Ages to the 20th century?

On the secrets of managing Tbilisi, we'll talk on May 21 with city history researcher Aida Babajanova. First and foremost, we will discuss the 19th century, as it was a time of global changes for Tbilisi. Along with the new political reality, urban life itself transformed, the management system evolved, and new figures emerged, whose decisions affected the fate of the capital. In the lecture, you will learn: who managed the city before the establishment of the mayor's office; why gambling was banned in Tbilisi in the early 19th century; who the 47 mayors of Tbilisi were and how they changed the face of the city. Come and join us!