Episode 1 was broadcast on the 1st June 2015
One of the world’s oldest countries, the Republic of Georgia has plenty of wonders to discover.
In this series of programmes, Euronews’ journalist Denis Loctier crosses Georgia, learning more about this country’s traditions, its history and its modern day life.
Warming to Tbilisi
Episode 1: Monday 1st June at 23:45 CET
The journey begins in the country’s largest city, its capital – Tbilisi.
The city is a patchwork of ancient and modern urban spaces, reflecting Tbilisi’s history from its foundation in the fifth century to the latest architectural achievements.
“Georgia is trying to preserve its ancient history. Sometimes a plain stone at a corner can tell you more than a book of many pages,” says Rezo Gabriadze, a Georgian artist Denis Loctier met in the capital.
Emerging from the long Soviet era and the severe difficulties of the 1990s, today’s Georgia has reinvented itself as an open, friendly country, welcoming guests from all around the world.
Emerging from the long Soviet era and the severe difficulties of the 1990s, today’s Georgia has reinvented itself as an open, friendly country, welcoming guests from all around the world.than a book of many pages,” says Rezo Gabriadze, a Georgian artist Denis Loctier met in the capital.
Kakheti, Georgia’s cradle of wine
Episode 2: Monday 15th June at 23:45 CET
In this episode of Georgian Life, Denis Loctier visits to Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine-producing region in the country’s East. Wine grapes have been cultivated in these lands for 8,000 years, which, archaeologists say, makes Kakheti the cradle of wine.
We discover the unique Georgian way of making wine, passed on by the Orthodox monks through the ages.
Batumi, Georgia’s top Black Sea resort
Episode 3: Monday 29th June at 23:45 CET
For this last episode, Euronews explores Batumi, the marvel of the Black Sea, and the party capital of the region.
The main city of Adjara, an autonomous republic in South-West Georgia, Batumi is the place young people come looking for warm sea, cool clubs and a never-ending holiday atmosphere.
At night Batumi’s boulevard throngs with couples and party-goers, drawn to the music and dancing on the beach, on the streets and in the restaurants.
| Georgian Life
Three episodes of 5 minutes starting on Monday 1st June at 23:45 CET
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About Denis Loctier
Having joined Euronews in 2001, Denis Loctier directs, writes and hosts feature programmes on science, technology, culture, social and political affairs. He produces and presents Euronews’ award-winning Futuris series on European research in action, as well as the Russian Life saga discovering hidden jewels in the world’s largest country.
Beyond feature production, Denis Loctier reports breaking news, interviewing major newsmakers in Europe and around the globe. A Lomonosov Moscow State University graduate, Denis holds PhD degrees in Russian philology and in information and communication sciences (Université Lumière Lyon 2).
Beyond feature production, Denis Loctier reports breaking news, interviewing major newsmakers in Europe and around the globe. A Lomonosov Moscow State University graduate, Denis holds PhD degrees in Russian philology and in information and communication sciences (Université Lumière Lyon 2).
About Euronews
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