Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Soviet Scar: Legacy of USSR Architecture in Georgia



A union of equals or Russian occupation? A personal journey exploring how decades of Soviet rule have shaped Georgia.


Journalist Tamila Varshalomidze grew up in Georgia after the downfall of the Soviet Union, but she is very aware of how the USSR's influence has affected her life, her family and community and her country.
In 1937, during Stalin's "Great Terror," her great great grandfather, a wealthy peasant, was purged. In the middle of the night, someone knocked on his door; he was told to get dressed and leave with the authorities.

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