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Shalva Konstantinovich Chikhladze was a Soviet light-heavyweight wrestler from Georgia who won a silver medal in the Greco-Roman light-heavyweight division at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born on July 12, 1912, in Kutaisi (Georgia/Russian Empire}, and died on January 14, 1997, in Tbilisi (Georgia). Chikhladze became interested in wrestling in 1920 when he saw Georgian professional wrestler Nikolay “Kolya” Kvariani, who was also born in Kutaisi. He started training in a club in 1930 when he moved from Kutaisi to Tbilisi. In 1935 he moved to Moscow and placed second at the Soviet championships; He won the championships in 1936 and finished third in 1937 and 1941. During World War II, he was wounded in action near Kaluga in late 1941. Later he collected three more Soviet wrestling titles in 1946, 1949, and 1950, and was selected for the 1952 Olympics, despite being 40 years old. Chikhladze won a silver medal, losing the final to Kelpo Gröndahl 1:2, and retired from competitions. Later he coached wrestlers in his native Georgia. The plaque is at the Heroes Square (63 Merab Kostava St,), Tbilisi, Georgia

The Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Zion, is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in downtown Tbilisi, Georgia. It is situated in historic Sionis Kucha (Sioni Street), with its eastern façade fronting the right embankment of the Kura River. The cathedral was initially built in the 6th and 7th centuries, but it has been destroyed by foreign invaders and reconstructed several times since then. The current church is based on a 13th-century version with some changes from the 17th to 19th centuries. It is a typical example of medieval Georgian church architecture of an inscribed cross-in-square design with projecting polygonal apses in the east façade. The main entrance is on the west side, and the dome with the tholobate is a prominent feature of the cathedral. The Sioni Cathedral was the main Georgian Orthodox Cathedral and the seat of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia until the Holy Trinity Cathedral was consecrated in 2004. The cathedral is commonly known as the "Tbilisi Sioni" to distinguish it from several other churches across Georgia bearing the name Sioni. It is a cross-domed temple dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and also serves as a burial ground for many notable religious figures. Visitors can appreciate the exterior and interior of the cathedral, which are decorated in the orthodox style. -- Sioni Cathedral, Tbilisi -- Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral - Wikipedia -- Sioni Cathedral | Georgian Travel Guide

Ietim Gurji (Georgian: იეთიმ გურჯი, meaning "Georgian orphan" in Turkish and Azeri, real name: Ietim Ibrahim Dabghishvili (Georgian: იეთიმ იბრაიმის ძე დაბღიშვილი), (1875 in Tbilisi – 15 July 1940) was a Georgian poet. He wrote in Georgian, Armenian and Azeri languages. His poetry mainly was distributed orally, by songs, which he created and performed himself. Main motifs of his poetry were the lives of late 19th and early 20th century Old Tbilisi bohemians, along with workers, peasants and petite bourgeoisie.

Narikala Fortress is an ancient fortress located in Tbilisi, Georgia, overlooking the city and the Mtkvari (Kura) River. The fortification consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulfur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. It was established in the 4th century and has since played a significant role in the city's history, serving as a military stronghold and a symbol of the Tbilisi's resilience.