Avtandil Margiani ( ka, ავთანდილ მარგიანი; born 24 December, 1945) is a politician from

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. He served as a member of the

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and held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the country. Known for his pro-Russian stance. He is currently the leader of the political movement

Democratic Movement – United Georgia Democratic Movement – United Georgia ( ka, დემოკრატიული მოძრაობა — ერთიანი საქართველო, tr) is a political party in Georgia chaired by Nino Burjanadze; it was founded o ...

Career

Margiani has held various political positions in Georgia. He served as a member of the

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from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he served as the country's Deputy Prime Minister from 1992 to 1995. Margiani is also the leader of the political movement

Political views

Margiani is known for his pro-Russian stance. Praising

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, he has said that if elected, his priority would be to establish friendship with

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References

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