Estonian Embassy in Georgia honors victims of April 9 tragedy

The Estonian Embassy in Georgia has paid tribute to the 21 peaceful demonstrators who were killed by Soviet troops during a pro-independence rally in Tbilisi on April 9, 1989.

In a social media post, the embassy commemorated the victims of the brutal crackdown, which took place 36 years ago as thousands gathered in support of Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union. The post noted that Georgia officially restored its independence two years after the tragedy.

The April 9 massacre remains a defining moment in Georgia’s modern history and is widely seen as a turning point in the country’s path toward sovereignty and democratic aspirations.