We, the Georgian writers, translators, publishers, book distributors, and all who dedicate our lives to the field of literature, firmly believe that the modern state of Georgia is a legacy built on the dreams, sacrifices, and relentless dedication of Ilia Chavchavadze  and countless Georgian public figures who gave everything for their homeland. We believe that the foundation of Georgia’s statehood was laid by the first Georgian non-governmental organization, the “Society for Spreading Literacy among Georgians”. Ilia Chavchavadze was not only a staunch opponent of Russian domination but also an unyielding champion of Western ideals and a tireless advocate for the transformative power of education.

The Georgian Dream party’s assault on European integration and on Georgia’s civil society organisations, the government’s attempts to discredit Western democracy, and the blatant falsification of the October 26 election results violate the very principles upon which stands the modern Georgia as a democratic State. By rewriting history, weaponizing Russian propaganda to twist lies into truth, and plunging our citizens into extreme poverty while depriving them of education and violating their fundamental rights, this government wages war against the legacy of Ilia Chavchavadze and countless honorable Georgians. This is also an effort to shatter the dreams and aspirations of the Georgian people.

On October 26, the majority of Georgian citizens – those who represent a genuine, modern European society – cast their votes to end one-party rule in Georgia. This vision embodies both European and Georgian ideals, as our united Georgian state has always thrived on unity within diversity. This vision sought not to suppress anyone but to restore the Georgian people to their rightful place within the European family, striving for genuine civil peace, enduring security, stability, and development.

We will not stand by as the choice of the Georgian people is stolen, nor will we accept the results of an election wholly corrupted by falsification. We promise to fight relentlessly, to the very end, to safeguard Georgia’s identity, modern statehood, and its rightful place in Europe, both now and in the future. For this reason, we demand new, fair, and free elections. We call for the creation of conditions that allow nearly a million Georgians living in exile, our Georgian citizens, to exercise their voting rights and for the opening of as many polling stations abroad as necessary to ensure their voices are heard.

We call on all those who shape the heart and soul of Georgia – artists, scientists, professors, teachers, students, doctors, businesspeople, every person whose daily efforts secure our nation’s present and future – to unite and raise our voices against the oligarch who is leading Georgia toward the destruction with his obsessive thirst to cling to power.

We urge the Georgian people to stand together in defending our past, present, and future from Russian encroachment, peacefully but resolutely, with unwavering principle and purpose – because “Georgia belongs to no one; Georgia is yours!”

1. Maia Badridze, Translator

2. Maka Kasradze, Publisher

3. Bela Chekurishvili, Poet

4. Luka Bakanidze, Writer

5. Ana Kopaliani, Translator

6. Nana Abuladze, Writer

7. Medea Imerlishvili, Poet

8. Natia Ormotsadze, Editor

9. Lela Kurtanidze, Poet

10. Teona Bekishvili, Editor

11. Toresa Mossy, Writer

12. Giorgi Kharaishvili, Writer

13. Beso Solomonashvili, Writer

14. Gvantsa Jobava, Publisher

15. Lela Shubitidze, Cultural Manager

16. Iaki Kabe, Poet

17. Darejan Kikoliashvili, Translator

18. Tamar Zhghenti, Poet, Translator

19. Maia Kobakhidze, Editor

20. Lika Chapidze, Translator

21. Lela Kodalashvili, Writer

22. Natia Giorgadze, Poet

23. Elene Japaridze, Writer

24. Zura Papiashvili, Writer

25. Levan Berdzenishvili, Translator, Philosopher

26. Tina Mamulashvili, Publisher

27. Paata Shamugia, Poet

28. Maia Aludauri, Publisher

29. Sofio Kublashvili, Writer

30. Mikheil Tsikhelashvili, Writer, Translator

31. Keti Nijaradze, Writer, Translator

32. Vaso Guleuri, Poet, Translator

33. Nestan-Nene Kvinikadze, Writer

34. Masho Samadashvili, Literary Critic

35. Lekso Kurkhuli, Writer

36. Dodo Kvavilashvili, Translator

37. Marina Tskhadaia, Publisher

38. Paata Javakhishvili, Translator

39. Nato Kvaratskhelia, Translator

40. Shorena Lebanidze, Writer

41. Iva Pezuashvili, Writer

42. Nino Chincharauli, Writer

43. Eliso Chubinashvili, Writer, Illustrator

44. Natalia Bukia-Peters, Translator

45. Rati Mujiri, Writer

46. Lela Dumbadze, Translator

47. Nato Alkhazishvili, Publisher

48. Tornike Sibashvili, Poet

49. Gia Gokieli, Translator

50. Nato Gordeladze, Publisher

51. Anna Javakhishvili, Poet

52. Natalia Trokhim, Writer, Translator

53. Keti Megrelishvili, Literary Scholar

54. Maia Kudava, Publisher

55. Zviad Kvaratskhelia, Writer, Publisher

56. Manana Matiashvili, Translator

57. Irakli Lomouri, Writer, Translator

58. Maia Tsiramua, Writer

59. Irine Chogoshvili, Literature Manager

60. Keti Kantaria, Translator

61. Rusudan Rukhadze, Writer

62. Maiko Danelia, Literature Manager

63. Nana Gogolashvili, Translator

64. Lasha Bughadze, Writer, Publicist

65. Khatuna Tskhadadze, Translator

66. Nana Zardiashvili, Translator

67. Koka Kamushadze, Writer

68. Batu Danelia, Poet, Translator

69. Archil Kikodze, Writer

70. Natalia Daraselia, Poet

71. Zaza Burchuladze, Writer

72. Nikoloz Tsiskarishvili, Writer

73. Davit Kashiashvili, Writer

74. Luka Khatiashvili, Writer

75. Nino Nadiradze, Writer

76. Keti Charkviani, Translator

77. Tinatin Khuturidze, Writer

78. Giorgi Shonia, Writer

79. Nikoloz Agladze, Literature Critic

80. Gaga Nakhutsrishvili, Writer

81. Maia Liparteliani, Translator

82. Nana Akobidze, Writer

83. Beka Kurkhuli, Writer

84. Ekaterine Togonidze, Writer

85. Teona Dolenjashvili, Writer

86. Irina Bagauri, Translator

87. Giorgi Maskharashvili, Writer

88. Maka Ldokoneni, Writer

89. Dato Turashvili, Writer

90. Elza Gurgenidze, Writer

91. Tamta Melashvili, Writer

92. Katja Walters, Translator

93. Beka Akhalaia, Writer

94. Guranda Pachulia, Translator

95. Ana Kiasashvili, Publisher

96. Mariam Kvitsiani, Publisher

97. Tamri Phakadze, Writer

98. Ia Kvachakhia, Translator

99. Tamar Londaridze, Editor

100. Tornike Chelidze, Writer

101. Nina Suramelashvili, Writer

102. Rati Amaghlobeli, Poet

103. Luka Grigolia, Publisher

104. Lela Samniashvili, Poet

105. Dato Kakabadze, Translator

106. Rezo Getiashvili, Poet

107. Nika Lashkhia, Poet

108. Tamar Muskhelishvili, Translator

109. Nuka Ghambashidze, Publisher

110. Zaal Andronikashvili, Literary Scholar

111. Irakli Machitadze, Writer, Journalist

112. Irakli Makharadze, Writer, Director

113. Nino Bekishvili, Editor

114. Irakli Metreveli, Writer, Journalist

115. Alex Chighvinadze, Playwright

116. Keti Chartolani, Translator, Researcher

117. Davit Akhaladze, Translator

118. Nana Ekvtimishvili, Writer, Filmmaker

119. Lela Pirosmanashvili, Translator

120. Lasha Gvelesiani, Translator

121. Ana Margvelashvili, Publisher

122. Natalia Lomouri, PEN Georgia executive director

123. Nikoloz Aleksidze, Philologist

124. Karda Kardukhi, Writer

125. Ia Vekua, Editor

126. Ekaterine Sumbatashvili, Editor

127. Tamar Gavashelishvili, Editor

128. Nino Gogaladze, Editor

129. Marina Kipshidze, Editor

130. Tinatin Bakradze, Editor

131. Olani Bitsadze, Editor

132. Rusudan Gorgodze, Editor

133. Maka Seskuria, Editor

134. Sophie Guliashvili, Editor

135. David Kharatishvili, Writer

136. Oliko Tsiskarishvili, Translator, Writer, Publisher

137. Natia Mikeladze, Translator

138. Rusiko Kobakhidze, Researcher, Editor

139. Keti Grdzelidze, Translator

140. Nino Sharvashidze, Translator

141. Sophio Shamanidi, Tranlsator

142. Maia Tabukashvili, Poet, Translator

143. Nino Bardzimishvili, Translator

144. Inga Zhghenti, Translator

145. Boko Chigladze, Writer

146. Giorgi Savaneli, Playwrite, Director