Academic Scientific JournalsThe Threatening Shadow of Soviet Archives in Contemporary Georgia
Keywords:
Politics of memory, Soviet archives, Transparency, post-Soviet GeorgiaAbstract
The act of unveiling Soviet archives stood as a key commitment made by successive Georgian governing bodies following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Nevertheless, the notion of transparency faces significant challenges, leading to ongoing discussions within relevant circles. Despite claims of openness, assessments by researchers suggest that Soviet archives in Georgia remain somewhat restricted. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the distinctive policies governing the management of Soviet archives and their primary influencers in present-day Georgia.
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