Socialist Architecture of Tbilisi

These images were scanned from the 1963 book “სოციალისტური თბილისის არქიტექტურა” by N. Jashi, edited by Dr. P. Y. Agababian. It can be found at Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.

Plan of the city of Tbilisi, drafted by Vakhushti, 1735

Plan of the city of Tbilisi, drafted by Vakhushti, 1735

Tbilisi dwelling-house, 19th century (N.P. Severova)

Tbilisi dwelling-house, 19th century (N.P. Severova)

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“ZAGES” (Zahesi, a hydroelectric power station still in use today), generator completed September 1926