April 9th - Freedom Started with a Tragedy

31 years have passed since the beginning of Georgia’s new era. On April 9th, 1989 special forces of the Soviet troops brutally dispersed a peaceful demonstration in front of the Parliament building. As a result, 21 people died. On April 9th, 1991 the Supreme Council announced the restoration of the State Independence of Georgia. Giorgi Kekelidze talks about April 9th – the day of tragedy and the restoration of the State Independence.