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...
Huta Gagua, a luminary of Georgian poetry, is a name that resonates deeply with those who cherish the soul...
On April 9, 1985, a historic creative meeting unfolded in Moscow, immortalized by photographer Nikolay Kochnev. This gathering brought...
Huta Gagua, the celebrated Georgian poet, presents Silence (Безмолвие), a collection of poems published in 1969 that showcases his...
“In the silence of Huta Gagua’s verses, we find the heartbeat of Georgia—a timeless echo of nature and soul.”
— Inspired by his poetic legacy, as of a quiet night’s reflection.”
Official Family Statement on the Passing of Huta Gagua
It is with profound sorrow that we, the family of Huta Gagua—sons Irakli Gagua, Sandro Gagua, Levan Gagua, and daughter Nasi Gagua—announce the passing of our beloved father on August 20, 2025. A celebrated Georgian poet, Huta left an indelible mark on literature.
Born on August 10, 1935, in Babushara, Abkhazia, Huta began publishing poetry in 1955 and graduated from the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute in 1963. His works, including Silence (Безмолвие) and Lyrics (ლირიკა), earned him the 1983 Writers’ Union of Georgia Prize and the 1988 Council of Ministers Prize. Since 1995, he has lived in Tampere, Finland, actively engaging in local Orthodox church life. His legacy of blending Georgian poetic traditions will endure. He found peace in Finland and was devoted to God.
We extend our gratitude for the love and support shown to Huta throughout his life. Details of memorial services will follow.
