Burjanadze-Democrats
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The Burjanadze-Democrats was an election bloc in the republic of Georgia
. They were led by and named after Nino Burjanadze
. Other famous members of this bloc included the late Zurab Zhvania
, Gigi Tsereteli
, and Eldar Shengelaia.
Burjanadze now leads the Democratic Movement–United Georgia.
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
. They were led by and named after Nino Burjanadze
Nino Burjanadze
Nino Burjanadze is a Georgian politician and lawyer who served as Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia from November 2001 to June 2008...
. Other famous members of this bloc included the late Zurab Zhvania
Zurab Zhvania
Zurab Zhvania was a prominent Georgian politician, having served as Prime Minister of Georgia and Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia as well as Minister without Portfolio. Zhvania assumed premiership on 18 February 2004 and remained on the position until his death on 3 February 2005...
, Gigi Tsereteli
Gigi Tsereteli
George "Gigi" Tsereteli is a member and vice-speaker of the Parliament of Georgia. He is married, with two children.-Education:...
, and Eldar Shengelaia.
Burjanadze now leads the Democratic Movement–United Georgia.