Georgians and Germany
Discover the stories of outstanding Georgians active in Germany and modern educational, scientific, and cultural ties between the two countries.
Georgian Intelligentsia in Germany
From the late 19th century and the early 20th century, Germany became the main center of education for Georgian youth. German universities (in Leipzig, Munich, Göttingen) played a significant role in forming the Georgian scientific and literary elite.
Literary Recognition
Georgian authors in Germany did not only study, but also wrote and published works in German, introducing European audiences to Georgian culture.
Grigol Robakidze
writer and public figure
Georgian writer, essayist and playwright. He lived and worked in Germany, where he published several of his most important novels in German, including Das Schlangenhaut, which was well received by European critics.
Robakidze was a bridge between Georgian and German cultural and intellectual elites. His German-language letters and essays are invaluable for the European reception of Georgian literature.
Alexander Kartveli (Kartvelisville)
Aircraft designer and engineer
World aviation pioneer and legendary aircraft designer. He graduated from Tbilisi State High School, after which he studied and worked in Germany (Munich Higher Technical School) and France before moving to America.
His engineering genius was formed in Europe, including in the German aviation centers, where he created the first air transport projects.
Shalva Nutsubidze
Philosopher and academician
Famous Georgian philosopher, literary critic and translator. He was educated at the University of Leipzig. He actively collaborated with German scientists and formulated the theory of the Oriental Renaissance.
Nutsubidze gained world recognition by researching the identity of Peter the Iberian (pseudo-Dionysius Areopagel), which he also published in German and included in European scientific discussions.