The house-museum of Polikarp Kakabadze in the village of Patara Kukhi – the life and work of the great Georgian playwright

🏛️ In the village of Patara Kukhi, Imereti, is the Polikarp Kakabadze House-Museum, dedicated to the life and work of the outstanding Georgian playwright. His works made a significant contribution to the development of Georgian literature and theater.

📖 History of the museum: from home to memorial center

The museum was founded in 1986 and is a branch of the Khonia Historical Museum. The main goal of the institution is to preserve and popularize the legacy of Polikarp Kakabadze.

🎭 The museum's collection includes 442 exhibits, including memorial items, manuscripts, publications, photographs and documentary materials telling about the life and work of the playwright.

🔨 In 2018, important restoration work was carried out to improve the condition of the building. As part of the project, the roof, floor, ceiling and electrical wiring were replaced, and the balconies were repaired. These works improved the conditions for the preservation of exhibits and a comfortable visit to the museum.

👤 Who is Polikarp Kakabadze?

Polikarp Malkhazovich Kakabadze (1895-1972) is a famous Georgian playwright, born on March 7, 1895 in the village of Kukhi. In 1911 he graduated from the Batumi Boys' Gymnasium. He began his creative career in 1918, showing himself to be a subtle psychologist and expert on peasant life.

Among his famous plays:

• "Three Maidens" is one of the first works reflecting the life of disadvantaged peasants.
• "Before Dawn" is a dramatic work about the fate of ordinary people.
• "Kvarkvare Tutaberi" is a satirical play staged in 1929 by Kote Marjanishvili, which brought the author wide fame.
  
  

🖋️ Museum exposition: immersion into the work of Kakabadze

The Polykarp Kakabadze House Museum contains numerous manuscripts, publications, photographs and documentary materials related to his life and works. A special place in the exhibition is occupied by plays such as:

• "Three Virgins",
• "Before Dawn",
• "Prisoners of Lisbon" (1925),
• "Wedding on a Kolkhoz" (1937),
• "Kakhaber's Sword" and others.

In addition, the museum organizes exhibitions dedicated to the playwright's birthday, as well as exhibitions "Representatives of the Kakabadze Family", which highlight the acting skills and contribution of the entire Kakabadze family to the development of the theater.

Educational programs are held here and guidebooks are regularly published, which helps visitors learn more about the life and work of the Georgian playwright.

🏡 Practical information

📍 Address: Khoni Municipality, Patara Kukhi village, Imereti, Georgia

🕰 Opening hours: daily, except Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00

💵 Entrance: Free

📞 Phone: +995 599 18 96 28

📧 E-mail: jokhidzem@mail.ru

How to get there? Patara Kukhi village can be reached by car or public transport from Khoni city. It is recommended to check the local bus schedule in advance.

The Polikarp Kakabadze House Museum is a place where the history of Georgian drama comes to life. A visit to this place will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of Georgia's cultural heritage and get acquainted with the life of one of its outstanding figures.