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100 years since Soviet occupation of Georgia By Veronika Malinboym Friday, February 26 On February 25, Georgia marked 100 years since the day Georgia was occupied by Bolshevik Red Army and lost its temporary, 3-year independence. In commemoration of the victims of Soviet occupation, national flags were flying at half-staff at the Georgian Parliament, Presidential palace, and other government buildings. High-ranking government officials visited a cemetery in Kojori to pay a tribute to the Georgian cadets who died in a battle against the Red Army. In his address commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Soviet occupation, newly appointed PM Irakli Garibashvili said that February 25 is one of the most tragic days in the history of Georgia, and the date reminds all of the country’s citizens of the heroism of their ancestors, who died fighting for their homeland. He added that despite Russia’s temporary occupation of the Georgian territories, the country is still moving forwar

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