Jan Richard Baerung
November 10, 2017
“I think already on the first days in Svaneti, in 2009 I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the nature.”
Barbara Udesiani
November 7, 2017
“There is a danger that something can happen to Svaneti. Too many dams are being built.”
Georgi Chartoliani
November 7, 2017
“It is necessary to found some organisations or to make some projects to protect and develop the Svan language, which is a huge historical heritage.”
Mediko Stephliani
November 7, 2017
“We are orthodox Christians and we love old traditions. We don’t want to lose them.”
Revaz Pharjiani
November 7, 2017
“After the war the country collapsed, nothing was working and I returned to the village.”
Jano Charkseliani
November 7, 2017
“I want our youth to study Svan songs.”
Ushguli
November 3, 2017
The village has become a famous touristic destination, not least due to the more than 200 stone towers that are a UNESCO world cultural heritage.
Latali
November 3, 2017
Locals say the town has more churches than private houses. Either way, Latali’s architecture proves its historical importance.
Mazeri
November 3, 2017
During the summer months, many tourists trek from Mazeri to the Ushba Glacier. They stay in the Grand Hotel Ushba or in one of the many guesthouses that have sprung up over the last years.
Becho
November 3, 2017
The Becho-Mazeri road is an historic place for those who tried to climb the Ushba Peak. This challenging rock makes locals proud. ‘These mountains are as rough as Svan people are,’ they say.
