Mukhran Machavariani

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Mukhran Machavariani
მუხრან მაჭავარიანი
Born April 12, 1929 (1929-04-12) (age 79)
Georgian SSR, Soviet Union
Occupation Poet
Nationality Georgian


Mukhran Machavariani (Georgian: მუხრან მაჭავარიანი) (Born April 12, 1929) is a famous Georgian poet, and member of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia (Georgian Parliament) in 1990-1992, owner of the Shota Rustaveli State Prize of Georgia.

Mukhran Machavariani is known for his poetry against the Soviet Union. He became a respected figure in Georgia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, his poetry had become more widely known and appreciated. He was also a member of Georgian Parliament in 1990-1992. In 1988-1990 he was Chairman of the Union of Georgian Writers. Today, he still writes his poetry and has published several books.