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Quanto lontano si spinge il sogno europeo? | Luca Irakli Chikovani | TEDxTaranto
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-06 16:54
Historical and Political Context - The report highlights Georgia's struggle for independence from the Soviet Union, including the April 9, 1989 tragedy where 25 young Georgians were killed during a revolution [1] - From 1991 to 1993, civil wars resulted in approximately 15,000 deaths and displacement of 300,000 people, a significant portion of Georgia's population of around 4 million [1] - The Russia-Georgia war in August 2008, including the bombing of Gori, Stalin's birthplace, is mentioned as a traumatic event [1] Current Political Situation - The report describes a difficult political situation in Georgia, characterized by a regime led by an oligarch who made billions in Russia [2] - For over 300 days, young Georgians have been protesting against this regime, which is accused of being anti-European [2] - The Georgian government has arrested over 450 people, including actors, activists, and journalists, labeling some as terrorists [2] - The government has adopted around 60 new laws that are copies of those in the Kremlin [2] Cultural and National Identity - Georgia has an ancient language with a unique alphabet, inspiring figures like Tolkien [1] - Georgia is considered the birthplace of viticulture, with evidence of wine production dating back 8,000 years [2] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of women in Georgian society, citing figures like King Tamar and the current female president as symbols of resistance [2] Humanitarian Efforts and International Involvement - The speaker has been involved in humanitarian projects in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, providing aid to orphanages, schools, and hospitals [1] - Georgians represent the largest number of foreign volunteers in Ukraine [1]