32 people awarded honorary citizen of Tbilisi title

Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze awarded Honorary Citizens of Tbilisi to 32 citizens at a ceremony held as part of the Tbilisoba celebrations.

Kaladze congratulated the guests on Tbilisoba and thanked all those who contribute to the development of the capital on a daily basis.

This year’s honorary Tbilisian title recipients are:

Ramaz Khetsuriani – Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor;
Davit Gordeladze – physician, therapist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor;
Mikheil Kilosanidze – sound engineer;
Nino Salukvadze – athlete, Olympic champion;
Nugzar Rukhadze – journalist, diplomat;
Vladimer Papava – scientist, Doctor of Economics, professor;
Leri Khabelovi – athlete;
Ivane Kuzanov – physician, plastic surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor;
Avtandil Demetrashvili – lawyer, professor;
Iuri Osipov – fencer;
Kira Andronikashvili – actress, art historian;
Revaz Kldiashvili – chemical engineer, prose writer, playwright;
Mamuka Mikeladze – artist, monumental artist;
Irma Gurieli – journalist, actress;
Iano Alibegashvili – singer, opera soloist;
Giorgi Korkadze – musician;
Davit Metreveli – physician, endocrinologist;
Murman Gelenidze – artist;
Levan Japaridze – engineer, scientist, Doctor of Technical Sciences;
Tariel Onashvili – singer;
Givi Shugharovi – engineer, politician;
Nugzar Medzmariashvili – artist, monumental artist;
Tengiz Asatiani – physician, reproductive specialist, obstetrician-gynecologist;
Edisher Machaidze – sports referee, professor;
Elguja Adamia – physician, gastroenterologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, professor;
Revaz Javakhishvili – scientist, Doctor of Economics;
Besarion Dochviri – scientist, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences;
Giorgi Alibegashvili – professor, Doctor of Philology;
Zurab Goshadze – poet, philologist;
Ramaz Khurodze – engineer, scientist, Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor;
Grigol (Gia) Murghulia – educator, Doctor of Philology;
Jemal Dzagania – Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, professor.

Kaladze also presented the award recipients with symbolic keys to the capital.