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Shalva Mchedlishvili (შალვა მჭედლიშვილის ) | |
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Born | Shalva Mchedlishvili (შალვა მჭედლიშვილის ) v April 21, 1923 Tbilisi, Georgia, Republic of Georgia |
Died | March 26, 1892 Tbilisi, Georgia, Republic of Georgia | (aged 72)
Resting place | Anaga Cemetery Anaga, Kakheti, Republic of Georgia |
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Shalva Mchedlishvili, born in the spring of 1923 in the Republic of Georgia, was a distinguished poet, writer, and doctor whose life unfolded amidst the challenging historical backdrop of his homeland. Raised in a family that cherished democratic ideals, Shalva's father, a school director, and his mother, a doctor, instilled in him a love for learning and a passion for freedom from an early age.
Shalva's literary journey began remarkably early when, at the tender age of six, he penned his first poem. However, the year 1937 marked a dark period in Soviet history, with severe repression by the Russian government. The impact of witnessing KGB agents arbitrarily taking away free people fueled Shalva's commitment to principles of freedom and justice.
As World War II unfolded, the grim reality meant death penalties for those arrested during that time. In 1945, at the age of twenty-two, Shalva's was arrested as a political prisoner, charged under Article 58.10/11 for anti-Soviet activities. His journey took him through city jails and prison colonies until 1949 when he was deported on the infamous "Stolypin Train" to Vorkuta, a coal-mining labor camp in the Arctic Circle.
In Vorkuta, amidst harsh conditions and a near-death experience in a coal mine, Shalva continued to express his anti-Soviet sentiments through poetry. His dedication to his principles endured, even in the face of personal tragedy, as his father passed away in 1951. With Stalin's death in 1953, Shalva received amnesty, and he went on to graduate as a medical doctor in 1956.
Upon returning to Georgia in 1957, Shalva faced further challenges from the KGB, restricting his residence in major cities. Undeterred, he refused to collaborate with the KGB, leading to his return to the Arctic and enduring grueling conditions in Vorkuta. Shalva's life stands as a poignant testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
His experiences, shared through his writings, showcase not only his dedication to the principles of freedom and justice but also his remarkable achievements as a distinguished poet, writer, and medical doctor. Shalva Mchedlishvili's legacy is one of courage, determination, and a profound contribution to literature and medicine in the face of oppression and adversity.
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edit1. Shalva Mchedlishvili - Wikidata [1]
2. Remembering Shalva Mchedlishvili)[2]
3. Irma Chitaya: "A survivor from the age of timelessness..." (Shalva Mchedlishvili) [3]