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Paata Shamugia

Paata Shamugia is an award-winning Georgian poet and the former president of PEN Georgia. His poetry is translated into English, Russian, French, Turkish and German.


Articles by Paata Shamugia

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Global Free Expression
Friday December 6

In Georgia, Writers Are on the Front Lines

The world witnesses another crucial moment in Georgia’s enduring struggle for democratic values.