Georgia marks anniversary of first democratic constitution
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Over a century ago on February 21, 1921, the Constituent Assembly of Georgia adopted the first constitution of the newly independent country.
Today Georgia is celebrating the anniversary of the landmark historical document that formed the basis of the country’s contemporary constitution nearly a century ago.
The historic occasion in Tbilisi took place three years after Georgia gained independence from Russia in 1918 and only four days before the country again fell to occupation by Soviet forces.
The archive venue's historical documents also include the original of the current Constitution of Georgia. Photo: National Archives of Georgia.
Despite its short life, the 1921 constitution is considered a cornerstone of Georgia’s independent statehood that serves as the basis for the modern-day constitution.
Adopted in 1995, the current constitution was modelled after the 1921 document.
After the waves of public and parliamentary discussions last year, Georgia adopted the new edition of the Constitution to better reflect the country’s current challenges.
Another round of constitutional changes is scheduled for next year.
President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili has signed the new edition of Constitution that Parliament adopted on September 26. Margvelashvili announced the news at a press briefing a short time ago.
The parliament of Georgia will most likely pass new a round of constitutional amendments in March of 2018, says Parliamentary Speaker Irakli Kobakhidze.
It is May 26 and Georgia is celebrating the 26th anniversary of its independence from the Soviet Union today. A wide range of cultural, educational and entertainment activities are planned in capital Tbilisi as well as regional cities.
Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has launched a campaign encouraging citizens to voice their opinion on proposed amendments to the current constitution.
Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has launched a new campaign dedicated to the country's 100th anniversary since gaining independence from Russia in 1918.
The government of Georgia has announced a series of festive events to mark the 100th anniversary from the creation of the Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918. The Georgian Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze stated today that special festive events will take place in Akhaltsikhe, in the south-west of Georgia, on the territory of Rabati castle.
Georgian Facebook users have been spending their social media time writing to some of the most significant historical figures from the country’s history, following an anniversary project that has spawned public profiles of early 20th century personalities.
Seven presidents will visit Georgia on May 26 to join the country in its celebration of the 100th anniversary from the creation of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918.
The famous newspapers and magazines of Estonia, China and Canada have published stories about Georgia within the 100th anniversary from the creation of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918, which Georgia celebrates on May 26.
The University of Tokyo has held an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Georgian independence.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili hosted a reception at the Atoneli presidential palace last night to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the signing of the State Constitution. Although Georgia adopted its first constitution three years after the country gained independence from Russia in 1918, four days later the country again fell to occupation by Soviet forces.
The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia on Wednesday congratulated the country on the anniversary marking the adoption of the constitution of its First Democratic Republic in 1921.