Avtandil Margiani Explained

Avtandil Margiani
Office:Member of the Georgian Parliament
Term Start:1990
Term End:1995
Office2:Vice-Premier of Georgia
Term Start2:1992
Term End2:1995
Birth Date:c. 1945
Nationality:Georgian
Party:Ertiani Sakartvelo (United Georgia)

Avtandil Margiani (Georgian: ავთანდილ მარგიანი; born 24 December, 1945[1]) is a politician from Georgia. He served as a member of the Parliament of Georgia and held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the country. Known for his pro-Russian stance. He is currently the leader of the political movement Democratic Movement – United Georgia.

Career

Margiani has held various political positions in Georgia. He served as a member of the Georgian Parliament from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he served as the country's Deputy Prime Minister from 1992 to 1995.[2] [3]

Margiani is also the leader of the political movement Democratic Movement – United Georgia.[2]

Political views

Margiani is known for his pro-Russian stance. Praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has said that if elected, his priority would be to establish friendship with Russia.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nplg.gov.ge/bios/ka/00016166/ ავთანდილ მარგიანი
  2. Web site: When It Comes to The 90s. chaikhana.
  3. Web site: Civil Georgia | Avtandil Margiani. civil.ge.
  4. Web site: Civil.Ge | Avtandil Margiani. www.old.civil.ge.