Avtandil Margiani (Georgian: ავთანდილ მარგიანი; born c. 1945) 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.

Avtandil Margiani
ავთანდილ მარგიანი
Member of the Georgian Parliament
In office
1990–1995
Vice-Premier of Georgia
In office
1992–1995
Personal details
Bornc. 1945
NationalityGeorgian
Political partyErtiani Sakartvelo (United Georgia)

Career

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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.[1][2]

Margiani is also the leader of the political movement Democratic Movement – United Georgia.[1]

Political views

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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.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "When It Comes to The 90s". chaikhana.
  2. ^ a b "Civil Georgia | Avtandil Margiani". civil.ge.
  3. ^ "Civil.Ge | Avtandil Margiani". www.old.civil.ge.