Today, May 26, Georgia celebrates the 107th anniversary of the declaration of the first independent democratic republic and 34th anniversary of the restoration of its independence.

This day marks the establishment of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918 and its independence from the Russian Empire.

In relation to this celebration of great value, various events are being held across the country.

On May 26, 1918, at exactly 17:10, the National Council of Georgia [that was renamed the Parliament of Georgia] adopted the Act of Independence that gave birth to the Democratic Republic of Georgia. Yet, the victory and the taste of freedom turned out to be short; in 1921, Georgia was invaded by the Soviet Russian army and eventually incorporated into the newly formed Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Only 70 years later, on April 9, 1991, did Georgia manage to free itself from the totalitarian system and claim back its independence.