Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument

The Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument is a circular stone structure with seven tall concrete columns standing on an overlook above Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains. The site provides views of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys from different vantage points.

The monument was built in 1983 to mark the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk, signed in 1783 between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Georgia. This treaty represented a crucial moment in relations between the two powers during that period.

The interior walls hold a large tile mural by Zurab Tsereteli and George Chakhava showing scenes from Georgian and Russian history. Visitors can walk around and see how the artwork tells a shared story through the choices of which moments were depicted.

The site sits roughly 120 kilometers north of Tbilisi on the Georgian Military Highway between Gudauri ski resort and Jvari Pass, accessible by car or public transportation. The location on this major mountain road means it works well as a stop during travel through the region.

The circular arrangement of the columns lets visitors walk through the center and be completely surrounded by the mountain landscape from within. This design creates a sense of being embraced by the environment in a way that is not apparent from a distance.

Location: Kazbegi Municipality

Inception: 1983

Creator: Zurab Tsereteli, George Chakhava

Official opening: 1983

GPS coordinates: 42.49230,44.45295

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59