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The Face of Free Georgia

In Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, just a few days before the parliamentary elections, at the end of October 2024, people took to the streets to affirm their will for a free Georgia and their refusal of the Russian grip. It was a moment of collective hope, and this young woman stood out from the crowd.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Camera: LEICA Q2
Copyright: © Marylise Vigneau