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Is a country in the Caucasus that emerged from the dissolution of the Soviet Union as Republic of Georgia. It changed its denomination to Georgia in 1995.
Establishment
April 1991: Georgia's secession from the Soviet Union in April 1991.
December 1991: A de facto state in the South Caucasus recognised by most countries as part of Georgia.
Chronology
Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation
Was the process of internal disintegration within the Soviet Union (USSR) which resulted in the end of the country as a sovereign state, thereby resulting in its constituent republics gaining full independence.
Are a series of conflicts that are considered to be a consequence of the Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
2.1.Georgian Civil War
Was a civil war in Georgia shortly after the country had gained its independency from the USSR in 1991.
2.1.1.War in Abkhazia (1992-1993)
Was a war between Georgia, that had recently gained independence from the Soviet Union, and the breakaway Republic of Abkhazia. Abkhazia became a de facto independent republic, but today remains recognized as part of Georgia by most of the countries of the world.
July 1992: The Abkhazian government proclaimed the independence of the region, though this was not internationally recognized.
July 1992: A partially recognized state in the South Caucasus recognised by most countries as part of Georgia.
August 1992: The separatist government fled from Sukhumi to Gudauta.
August 1992: Georgian troops, led by President Zviad Gamsakhurdia, took control over the city of Gagra in 1992 during the Abkhaz-Georgian conflict. The Abkhazians, supported by Russia, were forced to leave the city as a result of the military intervention.
September 1992: The Georgian Army had taken most of Abkhazia.
October 1992: Battle of Gagra.
July 1993: During the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict, the village of Kamani was the site of the final offensive by Abkhaz forces.
September 1993: After a fierce battle, Sukhumi fell to the Abkhazians.
December 1993: Abkhazia becomed a de facto independent republic, but remains internationally recognized as part of Georgia.
2.1.2.Zviadist resistence
Was an insurgency part of the Georgian Civil War. In Juli 1993 deputies of the former Supreme Council of Georgia held a session in Zugdidi and declared the 'restoration of the legitimate government' there.
July 1993: 72 deputies of the former Supreme Council that had been ousted in January 1992, held a session in Zugdidi and declared the 'restoration of the legitimate government' there.
October 1993: From July to August Kobalia's militia effectively established its control in a significant part of the Samegrelo province.
October 1993: The government forces launched an offensive against pro-Gamsakhurdia rebels led by Colonel Loti Kobalia and, with the help of Russian military, occupied most of Samegrelo province.
November 1993: On November 4, 1993, the government forces broke through the defence lines of the Zviadist militias and entered Zugdidi without fighting on November 6.
August 1995: In 1995, the Republic of Georgia adopted its current constitution. This marked a significant moment in the country's history, as it transitioned from a Soviet republic to an independent nation. The constitution was drafted under the leadership of President Eduard Shevardnadze and Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania, shaping the country's political landscape for years to come.
Disestablishment
August 1995: In 1995, the Republic of Georgia adopted its current constitution. This marked a significant moment in the country's history, as it transitioned from a Soviet republic to an independent nation. The constitution was drafted under the leadership of President Eduard Shevardnadze and Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania, shaping the country's political landscape for years to come.
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Republic of Georgia
