Georgia
Historical Events
4 - Adoption of Christianity
Georgians officially adopted Christianity, unifying the country under the Kingdom of Georgia.
1000 - Golden Age of Georgia
The Kingdom of Georgia reached its Golden Age during the reigns of King David IV and Queen Tamar.
1801 - Annexation by the Russian Empire
Georgia was gradually annexed into the Russian Empire.
1918 - Independence from Russia
Georgia emerged as an independent republic under German protection after the Russian Revolution.
1921 - Annexation by the Red Army
Georgia was invaded and annexed by the Red Army, becoming a republic of the Soviet Union.
1991 - Secession from the Soviet Union
Georgia declared independence from the Soviet Union, following a growing independence movement.
2003 - Rose Revolution
The peaceful Rose Revolution led to significant political reforms and a pro-Western foreign policy.
2008 - Russo-Georgian War
The Russo-Georgian War occurred, resulting in worsened relations with Russia.
2018 - Legalization of Cannabis
Georgia became the second country to legalize cannabis and the first former socialist state to do so.