Lecture: “Mayakovsky: A Sensitive Georgian Soul”

The name of Vladimir Mayakovsky is most commonly associated with Soviet poetry and the revolution. Yet behind this familiar image stands a complex and contradictory personality with a challenging life story.

During the lecture, we will explore the poet’s early years, the places connected to his childhood, and the fact that he was born in Georgia.

We will also learn about his house museum, discuss Georgia’s influence on his life and work, and gain a deeper understanding of the man behind one of the most recognizable voices of the twentieth century.

This lecture will be of interest to anyone fascinated by literature, history, and cultural heritage.