50 women of Georgia

1872-1922 / Poet / Philanthropist. Aneta Dadeshkeliani wrote poems and published them in the contemporary press. She was in involved in the work of the Society for the Spreading of Literacy among Georgians and took part in their activities. 

1838-19?? / Biologist. Julia was born in Lagodekhi, Georgia in 1872,  in the family of famous naturalist Ludvig Mlokosevich. She has contributed to establish the Lagodekhi reserved territories. 

1885-1937/Opera singer. She integrated into the Georgian society very quickly. Analysis of periodic newspaper shows that she was actively involved in the social life. 

In those years, when Zemfira decided to become a physician, there were no female surgeons among ethnic minorities. Zemfira's statement to become one was a very daring initiative. 

1839-1913 Actress/Phillantropist. 

Public spaces are not gender-neutral in Georgia, just like in most places around the world. They are designed for people who are fit, young, healthy and male. But let me give you a few examples of what it means in Georgia specifically.

(closed project) Memorandum of understanding was signed between Heinrich Boell Foundation South Caucasus Regional Office and Tbilisi City Council, which considered development of long-term policy to promote rememberance of women in the public space. 

1905-53 / Sculptor, painter. While studying at the Tbilisi State Academy of Art, young Tamar attracted the attention of Iakob Nikoladze, who invited her to his studio to learn sculpture.

1838-1919 / Poet, actress. Nino had a difficult and tragic youth. In the 1860s Nino's poems were published in many journals: Tsiskari, Droeba, Iveria, Kvali, Teatri, Teatri da Tskhovreba, Sakhalkho Gazeti, Tsnobis Purtseli, Nakaduli and Jejili.

1901-75 / Painter. Elene studied at the Tbilisi Academy of Art and in 1922 left for Paris with a group of several other Georgian artists to study.