Georgia: History

The majority of present-day Georgia becomes a part of the Russian Empire. 

An independent Georgian state is declared after the Russian Revolution begins.

After the Red Army invades Georgia, and the country is absorbed into the growing Soviet Union.

Georgia's parliament declares secession from the Soviet Union after independence is heavily supported in a referendum.

The European Union and Georgia sign an association trade agreement.

Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili resigns over dispute with Bidzina Ivanishvili, who returned to a leading position in the Georgian Dream party earlier in the year. He is succeeded by Finance Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze.

The opposition refuses to recognise the parliamentary election win by Georgian Dream, launching months of political crisis.

Defence Minister Irakli Garibashvili is nominated to form a government following the resignation of Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia over the attempted arrest of opposition leader Nika Melia.