Mikheil Zandukeli House Museum
- Description
The Mikhail Zandukeli House-Museum, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia, is dedicated to the memory and legacy of the outstanding Georgian Soviet literary scholar and professor Mikhail Zurabovich Zandukeli (1889-1968). This museum not only serves to perpetuate the personality of Zandukeli, but is also a center for the study of Georgian literature of the 19th century, with which his name is inextricably linked. Zandukeli, who graduated from Tiflis Gymnasium and Moscow University, made a significant contribution to the development of Georgian literature and education. He was one of the founders of Tbilisi University and devoted his entire life to teaching and research. His works cover a wide range of topics, from systematizing the history of Georgian literature to the study of Russian-Georgian literary connections. The Mikhail Zandukeli House Museum is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the life and work of this famous scientist. The museum's exhibition includes personal belongings, photographs, manuscripts and first editions of his works. The exhibits tell about his professional path, as well as the social and cultural life of that time. A visit to the house museum provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the cultural and literary heritage of Georgia, as well as the influence that Mikhail Zandukeli had on the development of national literature and education. The museum also hosts various cultural and educational events, including lectures, seminars and exhibitions on Georgian literature and history. Mikhail Zandukeli is buried in the Didubi Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures, and a street in Tbilisi is named in honor of his services to the country. His house museum serves as an important reminder of his life and work, continuing to inspire new generations of scholars, students and literary lovers.