What is merab kostava?

Merab Kostava was a Georgian dissident and political activist, born on January 26, 1939. He was a key figure in the Georgian independence movement and played a prominent role in protesting against Soviet rule in Georgia during the 1960s and 1970s.

Merab Kostava was a founder of the Georgian National Liberation Movement, a group which advocated for the restoration of Georgian independence and democracy. He spent several years in prison for his political activities, and was released in 1979 as part of a general amnesty.

In the late 1980s, Kostava emerged as a prominent figure in the Georgian independence movement, leading mass demonstrations and protests against the Soviet regime. He also played a key role in establishing the Georgian Popular Front, a political movement that advocated for Georgia's independence from the Soviet Union.

Kostava was elected to the Georgian parliament in 1990, after free and fair elections were held following the collapse of the Soviet Union. However, he died in a car accident in 1989, which many believe was a suspicious incident connected to his political activities.

Merab Kostava is remembered as a national hero and icon of Georgian independence, and his legacy continues to inspire political activists in Georgia today.