Contemporary era · 2003

Rose Revolution

The Rose Revolution or Revolution of Roses (Georgian: ვარდების რევოლუცია, romanized: vardebis revolutsia) was a nonviolent change of power that occurred in Georgia in November 2003. The event was brought about by widespread protests over the disputed parliamentary elections and culminated in the resignation of President Eduard Shevardnadze, which marked the end of Soviet-era leadership in the country.

When: 2003
Where: Georgia
Era: Contemporary

Topics

Georgia326 BCE – today

People

Eduard Shevardnadze1928 – 2014Soviet and Georgian politician and diplomat, Soviet foreign minister and second President of Georgia (1995–2003)

Before and after

2003 invasion of Iraq2003 2003 Bam earthquake2003 Show on timeline

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