Zhvania was the general secretary of the organisation which I founded, the Citizens' Union. It was the biggest organisation and came first in all elections, and Zhvania was the leader. Eduard Shevardnadze bigcitizenelection Change image and share on social
But we cannot rely on foreign help indefinitely. Eduard Shevardnadze foreignindefinitelyrely Change image and share on social
It is absolutely impossible to settle the debts to pensioners, teachers, and others. The country hasn't got enough money to do so. Eduard Shevardnadze absolutelycountrydebt Change image and share on social
You know in the West they support realistic forces. Eduard Shevardnadze forcerealisticsupport Change image and share on social
I'm sure that was the right step, even though, formally speaking, it may seem disadvantageous for a president to resign. But, looking into what is happening today and what is going to happen in the future, I think history will show I made the right decision. Eduard Shevardnadze decisiondisadvantageousformally share on social
The external world is committed to helping Georgia settle its problems. Eduard Shevardnadze commitexternalgeorgia Change image and share on social
In my life I have always found ways of dealing with a situation. Eduard Shevardnadze dealfindlife Change image and share on social
When I came back to power, Georgia was completely isolated on the international stage. Eduard Shevardnadze backcompletelygeorgia Change image and share on social
I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed. Eduard Shevardnadze avoidbloodshedresignation Change image and share on social
I believe that with the help of foreign countries - and under that condition only, because they have no other source of financing - the new government may temporarily extricate Georgia from the current situation. Eduard Shevardnadze conditioncountrycurrent share on social