Ukrainian People who influenced the 

development of Georgia

Ukrainian people have repeatedly shown support and friendship toward Georgia, especially during difficult times. One notable example is Mykhailo Hrushevsky — a renowned Ukrainian historian and public figure, who established scholarly ties with Georgia and supported the idea of independence for the peoples of the Caucasus.

Mykhailo Hrushevsky(Михайло Грушевський)

Ukraine’s national poet, artist, and public figure. Influence: His themes of national identity and freedom inspired the Georgian intelligentsia in the 19th century. For Georgia, 2007 was a year of Ukraine. And after that, in early spring of 2007 in Tbilisi was a monument to famous Ukrainian writer and poet Taras Shevchenko. Opening of the monument took place in the presence of the President of Ukraine - Viktor Yushchenko.

Taras Shevchenko

                                                                                                                                             •    Position: Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.     •           Influence on Georgia:                                                                                                   •    Helped establish the Association Trio (Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova) to promote EU integration.                                                                                             •    Advocated strongly for Georgia’s territorial integrity and European path.                                                                                                                                   •    Publicly supported the Georgian people’s pro-democracy movements.    •    Compared political trends in Georgia to Ukraine before the 2013 Euromaidan protests, warning of authoritarian backsliding

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Solomiya Krushelnytska (1872–1952) Profession: Opera singer (soprano) Influence: One of the most famous Ukrainian opera singers of the early 20th century. She performed in Tbilisi and was beloved by Georgian audiences. Her performances helped establish strong operatic and classical ties between Ukraine and Georgia.

Solomiya Krushelnytska

Ivan Marchuk Profession: Painter Influence: Known for his unique style “pliontanism.” Marchuk’s work was exhibited in Tbilisi in international art showcases, influencing Georgian contemporary artists and students with his technique and philosophy.

Ivan Marchuk

A prominent Ukrainian writer and political figure of the Soviet period. He participated in literary events in Georgia. His literary and ideological works had a certain influence on Soviet Georgia’s cultural policy.

Pavel Tychyna

Georgians Who Had an Impact on the Development of Odesa

   Vasyl Petriashvili was a chemist, a specialist in wine chemistry, and a professor. He was born in 1845 in Georgia. He received his higher education at Novorossiysk University (now I.I. Mechnikov Odesa National University) in Odesa. After graduating, he remained at the university to pursue scientific research.

   He was the founder and head of the Odesa Sanitary and Epidemiological Station, which was considered the best in the Russian Empire.

   Vasyl Petriashvili made a significant contribution to the development of the Odesa scientific school of chemistry. He was one of the first to teach chemistry to Ukrainian and Russian students using modern scientific language. He organized efforts to combat infectious diseases, introduced preventive medicine, and much more.

Vasyl Petriashvili

Team №1 - teacher Nadiia Bedikian

Petre Melikishvili

   Petre Melikishvili was a Georgian chemist and Doctor of Chemical Sciences. He was one of the founders and the first rector of Tbilisi State University, established in 1918.

   He was born in 1850 in Tbilisi. In 1869, Petre enrolled at the Imperial Novorossiysk University (now I.I. Mechnikov Odesa National University) in the city of Odesa.

   In 1873, he wrote his first scientific paper. In 1880, the Georgian scientist discovered and studied a new class of organic compounds—glycidic acids.

   He was also one of the founders of the Higher Women's Courses in Odesa and served for many years as dean of the institution’s Faculty of Physics and Mathematics.

Team №1 - teacher

 Nadiia Bedikian

Ivan Javakhishvili

   Ivan Javakhishvili was a Major General and a hero of the War of 1812. Duke Ivan Javakhishvili was among the first well-known Georgians in Odesa.

   He participated in the Patriotic War of 1812 and, according to some sources, played a key role in defending the southern borders of the Russian Empire. His family was considered one of the most noble in Georgia.

   After retiring from military service, he settled on his estate in Odesa, having purchased a large tract of land between the Khadzhibey and Kuyalnyk estuaries a year earlier. As a gift, he even received some territories on a nearby hill—today known as Zhevakhova Hill, named in his honor.

Team №2 - teacher Kateryna Danylishyna