A Personal Tribute by Ushangi Rizhinashvili
Huta Gagua, a luminary of Georgian poetry, is a name that resonates deeply with those who cherish the soul of literature. As Ushangi Rizhinashvili, a writer and close friend, I have had the privilege of knowing Huta personally, witnessing firsthand the brilliance and warmth that define his life and work.
Creative Meeting of Georgian Literary Giants: Gagua, Khetaguri, and Charkviani
On April 9, 1985, a historic creative meeting unfolded in Moscow, immortalized by photographer Nikolay Kochnev. This gathering brought together three outstanding Georgian writers—Khuta Gagua, Mzia Khetaguri, and Dzhansug Charkviani—whose collective presence symbolized a golden era of Georgian literature. Captured in the Nikolai Kochev Archive, the photograph depicts a moment of intellectual synergy, with the […]
Silence by Huta Gagua: A Poetic Masterpiece
Huta Gagua, the celebrated Georgian poet, presents Silence (Безмолвие), a collection of poems published in 1969 that showcases his profound lyrical talent. Born in 1935 in Babushara, Abkhazia, Gagua’s work reflects his deep connection to nature and contemporary life, themes that resonate throughout this book.