• Rustaveli Avenue - Enjoy a stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, where the iconic architecture from the Soviet Union and Russian Empire periods can be admired. Along the way, stories from those eras will be shared, exploring the legacy of the Soviet regime and reflecting on the tumultuous 1990s that followed its collapse. Together, the group will observe and discuss the enduring marks and influences of that history, many of which continue to shape lives today.
• Parliament of Georgia - The tour will pause in front of the Parliament, where insights into modern politics will be shared—highlighting current events in Georgia and explaining how they remain connected to Soviet times or what remains after its dissolution.
• Kashueti Church - A stop at Kashueti Church will provide an opportunity to learn about the Soviet government’s opposition to all religions within the empire, and the specific consequences this had in Georgia.
• 9th Of April Park - At the 9th April Park, the group will learn about the Georgian protests against the Soviet regime and the harsh, brutal responses they faced each time.
• Heroes of the Revolution Memorial - The tour will visit the Heroes of the Revolution Memorial, constructed in the 1980s, to explore Georgia’s transition from the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union, including key revolutions and the roles of Stalin and Lenin in this process and the creation of the USSR.
• Flea Market Dry Bridge - A quick stop at the Dry Bridge Market will allow exploration of Soviet-era items such as old coins, World War medals, propaganda posters, military uniforms, Soviet car license plates, dishes, and many other everyday objects from the USSR.
• Dedaena Park - The visit to Dedaena Park will uncover the intense and often tragic stories of executions that occurred here, as well as some of the victories achieved through protests.

• Local expert guide
• Personal stories & historical context
• Soviet-era buildings & government sites
• Small group setting
• Bullet-marked facades

Meet your guide and embark on a journey through the remnants of Soviet Tbilisi. Explore the grand Soviet structures, government buildings, and residential areas that still resonate with historical significance. Discover buildings that bear the marks of past conflicts, with bullet holes that remain unrepaired.

Listen to personal narratives — some quietly passed down, others experienced firsthand — about control, censorship, resistance, and the small joys people cherished despite the circumstances. From state-enforced silence to forbidden music, from public allegiance to private fears, delve into both the visible and hidden aspects of life under the regime.

These seemingly ordinary places hide unsettling tales — subtle reminders of a challenging past that continues to linger beneath the surface.

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