Zurab Zhvania 1963 – 2005

Biography

Zurab Zhvania was born on December 9, 1963, in Tbilisi, Georgia, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He would go on to serve as Prime Minister of Georgia, playing a significant role in his country’s political leadership during the post-Soviet era. His career reflected his commitment to public service and his involvement in Georgia’s transition during a crucial moment in its development.

On February 3, 2005, Zhvania’s life was cut short at the age of 41 in his native Tbilisi. His death resulted from carbon monoxide poisoning, a tragedy that shocked the nation and removed a prominent figure from Georgia’s political landscape. The loss was deeply felt by those who had worked alongside him and by the Georgian people who had witnessed his contributions to their country.

Zhvania was laid to rest at Didube Pantheon in Tbilisi, a place of honor that reflects the respect he earned through his service to Georgia. His burial there symbolizes the significance of his role in the nation’s history and the legacy he left behind during Georgia’s complex journey through the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.