MTSKHETA-MTIANETI, Georgia In the mountain village of Zemo Mleta, locals’ memories of Georgia’s 2008 war with Russia run deep. “Some of my friends fled their homes in South Ossetia after the horror that happened in 2008,” said Tamar, a woman selling souvenirs at a roadside market.
I was born in the UK, but I’ve spent a hefty chunk of my living in Georgia. Most of that time has been in and around Tbilisi, so I know what I am talking about.
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Situated at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia is an ancient land of complex history and rugged landscapes. Joe Yogerst embarks on a journey to explore how the former Soviet republic's storied past informs its energetic present.