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Until 1918, Georgia would be part of the Russian Empire. Russian rule offered the Georgians security from external threats, but it was also often heavy-handed and insensitive to locals. By the late 19th century, discontent with the Russian authorities led to a growing national movement.
Having spent more than a century as part of the Russian Empire, in 1918 Georgia regained independence and established the First Republic. In 1921, Georgia was invaded and occupied by Bolshevik Russia to form the Soviet Union in 1922. Georgian Joseph Stalin was the leader of the USSR from 1928–1953.
By 1490, Georgia was fragmented into several petty kingdoms and principalities, which throughout the Early Modern period struggled to maintain their autonomy against Ottoman and Iranian domination until Georgia was finally annexed by the Russian Empire in the 19th century.
Discover the pivotal 19th-century annexation of Georgia by the Russian Empire, examining its profound impacts on Georgian society, culture, and politics.
29 sty 2019 · Georgia profile - Timeline. A chronology of key events: 1801-04 - Most of present-day Georgia becomes part of the Russian Empire. 1879 - History's best-known Georgian, future Soviet leader...
28 paź 2024 · Over the centuries, Georgia was the object of rivalry between Persia, Turkey and Russia, before being eventually annexed by Russia in the 19th Century. Since emerging from the collapsing Soviet...
This article delves into the intricacies of Russian influence in Georgia, exploring key events, treaties, and societal changes from the 15th century through the 19th century, focusing on how these developments shaped the course of Georgian history.
