Vitaliy ShtybinAncient symbol of deer bringing the sunThe museum of antiquities in the city of Gori contains various animal figurines shaped as wine vessels, praying human figurines (similar to…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinAssyrian church in Caucasus GeorgiaOne of the most complex things in the world is quantum reality, but there is also the Assyrian Church of the East, which is equally…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinAntique heritage of Caucasian GeorgiaOne of the most interesting periods in Georgian history is the ancient times. It is usually associated with the legacy of Colchis, and the…Apr 24, 2023Apr 24, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinGoat masks to scar away evil spititsGoat masks are a common element of the festive rituals of the bygone traditional era in the Caucasus. These masks were made from various…Apr 18, 2023Apr 18, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinCircassian memoryWorking on materials for lectures on collective memory and historical politics, an idea came to mind.Apr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinEaster days in Caucasus GeorgiaToday there will be huge traffic jams on the way out of Tbilisi. Ahead is Holy Easter and four days off, which most city dwellers try to…Apr 14, 2023Apr 14, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinMegrelian Gomi: An Underrated Caucasus Georgian Dish with a Fascinating HistoryOne of the important components of Caucasus Georgian cuisine is the Megrelian (Western Georgians) porridge “Gomi”, which is made from the…Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinSeasonal food in Caucasus Georgia“The most beautiful thing about Georgian cuisine is its seasonality.Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinCaucasus Sochi natives in Georgian imagination of alien“I repeated to myself the name of my neighbor, Karaman Jikurauli. And I remembered a powerful, predatory animal, a panther, which we…Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
Vitaliy ShtybinMagnificent Ancient Caucasian Georgian Churches: From Quiet Monastic Sanctuaries to Grand Monastic…Georgian churches are renowned for their beauty, especially those with active monastic communities. However, they come in various forms.Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
