A city of western Georgia west-northwest of Tbilisi. The capital of ancient Colchis in the eighth century, it was taken by the Russians after 1773. Population: 185,000.
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A city of western Georgia west-northwest of Tbilisi. The capital of ancient Colchis in the eighth century, it was taken by the Russians after 1773. Population: 185,000.
| Kutaisi ქუთაისი | |
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| Location in Georgia | |
| Flag | Coat of arms |
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| Basic information | |
| Area | 70.0 km² |
| 185,965 (2002 est.) | |
| Time zone | GMT +4 |
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| Government | |
| Country : | Georgia |
| Region | Imereti |
| Mayor : | Nugzar Shamugia |
Kutaisi (
Kutaisi is located along both banks of the Rioni River. The city lies at an elevation of
125-300 meters (410-984 feet) above sea level. To the east and north-east, Kutaisi is bounded by the Northern
The climate in Kutaisi is humid subtropical with a well-defined on-shore/monsoonal flow (characteristic of the
Kutaisi is surrounded by deciduous forests to the northeast and the northwest. The low-lying outskirts of the city have a largely agricultural landscape. Because of the many gardens in the city centre and the high leafy trees alongside the sidewalks of its streets and boulevards, Kutaisi is painted in bright green in the spring and in yellow-red in the autumn. In the springtime, when the snow starts to melt in the nearby mountains, the storming Rioni River in the middle of the city is heard far beyond its banks.
Kutaisi was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of
Kutaisi is one of the most important educational and scientifical centers in Georgia, hosting the Gelati Academy of Sciences which was established in the 12th century by
King
Kutaisi has big and one of the anciest cultural traditions. Here are the list of the cultural centers in Kutaisi.
Museums, Archive, Library, Gallery, Art Salon:
1. Kutaisi State Historical Museum
2. Kutaisi Museum of Sport
3. Kutaisi Museum of Martial Art
4. Museum of Zakaria Paliashvili
5. Kutaisi State Historical Archive
6. Kutaisi State Scientific-Universal Library
7. David Kakabadze Fine Art Gallery
8. Art Salon
Theatres, Cinema and Entertaining Center:
1. Kutaisi Lado Meskhishvili State Academic Theatre
2. Kutaisi Meliton Balanchivadze State Opera House
3. Kutaisi Iakob Gogebashvili State Puppet Theatre
4. Cinema and Entertaining Center “Suliko”
Professional Unions and Public Organizations:
1. Georgian Writers’ Union
2. Georgian Painters’ Union
3. Folk Palace
Media:
Local Newspapers: “Kutaisi”, “Imeretis Moabe”, “PS”, “Akhali Gazeti”, "Kutaisuri Versia", "Chveneburebi" (Journal); Scientific Journal “Gantiadi”.
TV: "Rioni"; Radio: "Dzveli Kalaki" (old City)
P. S. Also all the republican newspapers, journals and televisions have their representations in Kutaisi.

Kutaisi has a lot of traditions in sports. It has many famous sport clubs. For example: FC Torpedo Kutaisi which participated in the highest league of the Soviet Union in football. After the independence it won many
domestic and international titles. RC AIA Kutaisi won the Soviet Championship several times in
The landmark of the city is the ruined
Bagrat III - King of united
Giorgi I - King of united
Revaz Gabriadze - Cinematografiste, Writer, Director, Production Designer
Zakaria Paliashvili - Georgian Composer
Veriko Anjaparidze - Georgian Actress
Akaki Vasadze - Georgian Actor
Iakob Nikoladze - Georgian Sculptor, the author of the previous state flag of Georgia.
David Kakabadze - Georgian Painter
Zurab Sakandelidze - Georgian basketball player, Olympic Champion
Mikheil Korkiya - Georgian basketball player, Olympic Champion
David Khakhaleishvili - Olympic Champion in Wrestling
Teimuraz Apkhazava - World and European Champion in Wrestling
Revaz Dzodzuashvili - Georgian football player, winner of the Bronze Medal of the World Cup
1966
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