The Population of Tbilisi as Perceived by Foreign Travellers in the Nineteenth Century
Journal: აღმოსავლეთმცოდნეობის მაცნე
Year: 2024

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, has long been a cultural and poli­tical crossroads between Europe and Asia. Following the establishment of Russian Empire control over Georgia in 1801, Tbilisi underwent a significant transformation in its political function. In this context, the information provided by Europeans regarding the ethno-religious composition of the population of Tbilisi, as observed during their visits to the city in the nineteenth century, is of interest. In order to inv­est­igate t