What is russian georgian friendship monument?

The Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument is a large structure located near the town of Gudauri in Georgia. It was built in 1983 during the Soviet era to commemorate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti in 1783.

The monument consists of three central pillars made of concrete and adorned with bronze statues depicting Georgian and Russian figures. The pillars are also inscribed with texts in Georgian and Russian languages, highlighting the friendship between the two nations.

Despite its symbolic significance, the monument has been a subject of controversy in recent years due to the tensions between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Some Georgians consider the monument a reminder of Russian occupation, while others view it as a symbol of cultural exchange and cooperation.

Today, the Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument remains a popular tourist attraction and a point of interest for visitors exploring the Georgian Military Highway.