| Soviet Georgian poet and writer. Co-author of the lyrics of the Anthem of the Georgian SSR (). Hero of Socialist Labor (). Laureate of the Stalin Prize of the second degree (). Member of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks) since First Secretary of the Board of the Writers' Union of Georgia since Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Date of Birth: Country: Georgia |
Grigol Abashidze was a renowned Soviet Georgian poet and writer who left an enduring mark on Georgian literature.
Grigol Abashidze was born on July 19, , in Chiatura, Georgia. He completed his secondary education in Tbilisi in and graduated from the Philological Faculty of Tbilisi State University in
Abashidze began publishing his works in His earliest poems celebrated the heroism and industriousness of the Georgian people. During World War II, he wrote powerful poems that rallied support for the war effort.
In the post-war era, Abashidze's poems continued to explore themes of patriotism, as exemplified by his cycles "On the Southern Border" and "Lenin in Samgori." He also penned the dramatic poem "George VI," which depicted Georgia's struggle for national independence.
Abashidze was also a skilled novelist and playwright. His historical novels set in 13th-century Georgia, including "Lasharela" and "The Long Night," were critical and commercial successes. He also wrote dramatic poems such as "The Legend of the First Tbilisans" and "Journey in Three Times."
Abashidze was an active member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. He served as the First Secretary of the Board of the Union of Georgian Writers from and was elected to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Grigol Abashidze received numerous awards and accolades for his literary contributions, including the Hero of Socialist Labor and the Stalin Prize. He passed away in Tbilisi on July 29, , and was laid to rest in the Didube Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures.
Abashidze's works have been translated into multiple languages and continue to be widely read today. His poetry and prose are a testament to his exceptional talent and his deep love for his homeland.