Georgia - by Tatjana Montik (Paperback)

About the Book

A captivating journey through Georgia's heart and soul.

Book Synopsis

Embark on a captivating journey through Georgia's heart and soul with this book. Travel across time and space, exploring the diverse regions of this nation, from the ancient echoes of Colchis and Caucasian Iberia/Kartli to the vibrant present. Immerse yourself in the unique customs and traditions of the Georgian people, as the author, who lived and worked as a radio journalist in Georgia for 15 years, shares personal stories and exciting discoveries from her travels and researches. Unveil the layers of Georgia's history, from ancient myths and medieval tales to contemporary realities. Gain a deeper understanding of the country's complex present, including the recent conflicts and border situations.

Review Quotes

A substantial, deep, truthful, sincere text. [...] A very, very versatile, multifaceted, voluminous, rich, peculiar, intriguing, lively and heartfelt book.--Irakli Lomouri, Georgian novelist, historian, orientalist

This book is more than just a travel guide. It is the best book for those who want to travel to Georgia or who are interested in Georgia's past and present. This book is like a half-opened door to a world full of adventures and interesting stories, into which the author invites us.--Archil Kikodze, Georgian writer, orientalist, actor, photographer

About the Author

Tatjana Montik studied at the University of Vienna, Austria, and the Minsk State Linguistic University, Belarus. For 25 years, she has worked as a freelance journalist for German, English, and Russian-language media, primarily radio stations such as Deutschlandradio, Deutschlandfunk, Norddeutscher Rundfunk, Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), and SRF. From 2002 to 2013, she produced numerous political reports from Belarus and Ukraine. Between 2007 and 2010, she reported on cultural and historical topics from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Since 2010, she has been working in the South Caucasus, reporting on political, social, cultural, historical, and ethnographic subjects.