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Soviet Tbilisi From Propaganda to Executions

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1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Meet your guide and begin your journey through the remnants of Soviet Tbilisi. Visit imposing Soviet buildings, government offices, and residential blocks that still echo with the weight of history. See some buildings that even bear the scars of past violence, marked by bullet holes that were never repaired.

Hear personal stories — some passed down quietly, others lived directly — about control, censorship, resistance, and the small joys people held onto despite it all. From state-imposed silence to forbidden music, from public loyalty to private fears, explore both the visible and invisible layers of life under the regime.

These seemingly ordinary spaces conceal unsettling stories — quiet reminders of a difficult past that still lingers beneath the surface.

What's Included

  • Personal stories & historical context
  • Bullet-marked facades
  • Small group setting
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    Meeting Location

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    2 Merab Kostava Street
    T'bilisi, Georgia

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    End point

    Tbilisi
    Georgia

    Tour will end at Dedaena Park, PR23+8M8, Tbilisi, Georgia

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    Rustaveli Avenue

    We will take a walk along Rustaveli Avenue, exploring the iconic buildings from the Soviet Union and Russian Empire eras. Along the way, we'll share stories from those times, delve into the legacy of the Soviet regime, and reflect on the turbulent 1990s that followed its collapse. Together, we'll observe and discuss the lasting scars and influences of that history, many of which still shape our lives today.
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    40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Parliament of Georgia

    We will stop in front of the Parliament, and I will share a little about modern politics—what is happening in Georgia now and why we can say that it is still connected to Soviet times or whatever remains after its collapse.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Kashueti Church

    We’ll stop at Kashueti Church to learn about how the Soviet government fought against all religions in the empire, and what consequences this had specifically in Georgia.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    9th Of April Park

    We will stop at the 9th April Park and learn about how Georgians protested against the Soviet regime, as well as the harsh and brutal responses they faced each time.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Heroes of the Revolution memorial

    We will stop at the Heroes of the Revolution Memorial, built in the 1980s, to learn about how Georgia transitioned from the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union, including the key revolutions and the roles that Stalin and Lenin played in this process and in the creation of the USSR.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Dry Bridge Market

    We’ll make a quick stop at the Dry Bridge Market to explore Soviet-era items such as old coins, World War medals, propaganda posters, military uniforms, Soviet car license plates, dishes, and many other everyday objects used during the USSR.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Dedaena Park

    We’ll visit Dedaena Park to learn about the intense and often tragic stories of executions that took place here, as well as some of the victories won through protests.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Soviet Tbilisi From Propaganda to Executions?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5552970P6

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    What's Included

    Activity name

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

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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