Union of Georgian Traditionalists
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Union of Georgian Traditionalists (ქართველ ტრადიციონალისტთა კავშირი in Georgian
) was a national political organization of the Georgian
Political Emigration in 1930s.
The Union was established in 1942, in Berlin. Founders of the organization were: Prince Irakli Bagration-Mukhraneli (Chairman), Zurab Avalishvili
, Mikheil Tsereteli
, Grigol Robakidze
, Kita Chkhenkeli, Shalva Maglakelidze, Shalva Amirejibi, Spiridon Kedia, Markoz Tugushi, Giorgi Kvinitadze
, Leo Kereselidze
, Revaz Gabashvili
, David Vachnadze, Alexandre Asatiani, Svimon Tsitsishvili and other distinguished Georgian emigrants.
The Main goals of the Union of Georgian Traditionalists were: 1. Activity for the restoration of the state independence of Georgia; 2. Activity for the creation of the Constitutional Monarchy
in Georgia. During WW II
the Union collaborated with the German Wehrmacht
.
In 1989 the Union was restored in Tbilisi
. In 1990–92 this organization was a member of the Coalition of the Political Parties and Organizations "Mrgvali Magida – Tavisupali Sakartvelo" (The Round Table – Free Georgia. Leader: Dr. Zviad Gamsakhurdia
. On 28 October 1990 this Coalition won the first multiparty and democratic Parliamentary Elections. The Chairman of the Union of Georgian Traditionalists Akaki Asatiani was a Deputy Chairman (1990–91) and Chairman (1991–92) of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia
.
The Union of Georgian Traditionalists is nowadays a political party in Georgia
.
At the last legislative elections, 28 March 2004, the party was part of the National Democratic Alliance
.
Georgian language
Georgian is the native language of the Georgians and the official language of Georgia, a country in the Caucasus.Georgian is the primary language of about 4 million people in Georgia itself, and of another 500,000 abroad...
) was a national political organization of the Georgian
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...
Political Emigration in 1930s.
The Union was established in 1942, in Berlin. Founders of the organization were: Prince Irakli Bagration-Mukhraneli (Chairman), Zurab Avalishvili
Zurab Avalishvili
Zurab Avalishvili was a Georgian historian, jurist and diplomat in the service of the Democratic Republic of Georgia . He was also known as Zurab Davidovich Avalov in a Russian manner....
, Mikheil Tsereteli
Mikheil Tsereteli
Prince Mikheil G. Tsereteli was a Georgian historian, philologist, sociologist and public benefactor, Dr.Sci., Professor....
, Grigol Robakidze
Grigol Robakidze
Grigol Robakidze was a Georgian writer, publicist, and public figure primarily known for his exotic prose and anti-Soviet émigré activities....
, Kita Chkhenkeli, Shalva Maglakelidze, Shalva Amirejibi, Spiridon Kedia, Markoz Tugushi, Giorgi Kvinitadze
Giorgi Kvinitadze
Giorgi Kvinitadze was a Georgian military commander who rose from an officer in the Imperial Russian army to commander-in-chief of the Democratic Republic of Georgia...
, Leo Kereselidze
Leo Kereselidze
Leo Keresselidze or Kereselidze was a Georgian military figure, politician and journalist involved in the Georgian national movement against the Russian and later Soviet domination....
, Revaz Gabashvili
Revaz Gabashvili
Revaz Gabashvili was a Georgian politician and writer involved in the independence movement and revolutionary journalism in the early 20th century....
, David Vachnadze, Alexandre Asatiani, Svimon Tsitsishvili and other distinguished Georgian emigrants.
The Main goals of the Union of Georgian Traditionalists were: 1. Activity for the restoration of the state independence of Georgia; 2. Activity for the creation of the Constitutional Monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution, whether it be a written, uncodified or blended constitution...
in Georgia. During WW II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
the Union collaborated with the German Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht
The Wehrmacht – from , to defend and , the might/power) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer , the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe .-Origin and use of the term:...
.
In 1989 the Union was restored in Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
. In 1990–92 this organization was a member of the Coalition of the Political Parties and Organizations "Mrgvali Magida – Tavisupali Sakartvelo" (The Round Table – Free Georgia. Leader: Dr. Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Zviad Gamsakhurdia was a dissident, scientist and writer, who became the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era...
. On 28 October 1990 this Coalition won the first multiparty and democratic Parliamentary Elections. The Chairman of the Union of Georgian Traditionalists Akaki Asatiani was a Deputy Chairman (1990–91) and Chairman (1991–92) of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia
Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia
The Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia was the highest unicameral legislative body in Georgia elected in the first democratic, multiparty elections in the Caucasus in October 1990 while the country was still part of the Soviet Union. The Council presided over the declaration of Georgia’s...
.
The Union of Georgian Traditionalists is nowadays a political party in 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...
.
At the last legislative elections, 28 March 2004, the party was part of the National Democratic Alliance
National Democratic Alliance (Georgia)
The National-Democratic Alliance is an electoral alliance in Georgia, formed by the National Democratic Party and the Union of Georgian Traditionalists....
.