Moving to Georgia: A Relocant's Story and Interview

Many dream of leaving their country forever. Georgia is a great option. We interviewed a young man who came to the country for two weeks and ended up staying forever. Meet Kirill and his story, and perhaps you'll want to emulate his experience.

Uncle Zia's garage

It was decided to conduct the interview with Kirill in the most atmospheric place, at work in Uncle Ziya's Garage. Surrounded by antiques donated by local residents, conversation was easy and engaging.

Among the valuable and astonishing items found here were:

• a porcelain Japanese teapot;
• a Georgian coffee pot;
• a collection of books in three languages;
• several wine horns;
• an almanac "The Knight in the Panther's Skin" in gold braiding;
• a wine bottle corker.

This amazing space is a converted garage. Inside the repair pit, there are shelves for storing wine, shelves for antiques, and scales hanging from the ceiling for tipping.

Living and working in Georgia after moving

The story's protagonist has been traveling and living a relatively independent life since the age of 12. He first studied in a special school in Ukraine, then moved and lived in Russia, Odessa, and Kyiv.

Today, fate has brought Kirill to Georgia. Initially, his uncle Ziya took him in, providing him with a roof over his head and a garage to work in. A flexible schedule and rapport with his coworkers have helped him not only live a dignified life in Georgia, but also pursue an education, engage in sports, and develop his personal life.

Kirill is only 20 years old, but he has already lived in various countries, gained vast experience interacting with people of different nationalities, and experienced incredible emotions and impressions.

Today, he works at "Garage," overseeing the proper storage of wine and cheese, managing cash register expenses, and introducing people to the history and technology of Georgian cheese and wine production.

Goals and plans for life in Georgia

If you've decided to make a change, the key is to keep moving forward. Life is about movement, and the slightest relaxation can lead to stagnation. Kirill advises not to stop even during vacation, as it's difficult to get back into a productive groove.

He, for his part, plans to visit his parents in Moscow during his school break, see his sister in Kyiv, and then return with renewed energy to continue working and studying in Georgia.

Kirill's main goal today is introducing locals and tourists to Georgian wine culture, the history of the people, and the preservation of traditions. To popularize Georgian cheese, he holds tastings, during which he shares fascinating stories.

Georgian markets traditionally sell only two types of cheese—miruli and suluguni—but produce six. You can try them all at Kirill's "Garage":

• miruli;
• Suluguni;
• bone;
• tenuli;
• dambalhacho;
• Ashmelo.

We had the pleasure of speaking with a young man filled with joy and a desire to live and explore the world. A short story about an unexpected move to Georgia is available to everyone in our video.

Watch the video, and let us know in the comments what moments struck you most, and whether you could stay in the country after a two-week vacation, as happened with our hero.

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