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Behind the Wall: Secrets of the Soviet Era

The tour lasts 2 hours
Available in English

Description

Have you ever wondered what life was really like in the Soviet Union, not from books or documentaries, but from the streets, the buildings, and the voices of those who lived it?

Join me on a walk through time as we uncover the strange, strict, and sometimes surreal world of the USSR. We’ll explore Soviet architecture and public spaces that still carry the weight of the past. Along the way, I’ll share personal stories, some hidden, some never officially told, about daily life, control, resistance, and quiet moments of joy under a powerful regime.

From the food people ate to the music they secretly loved, from what was said in public to what was only whispered at home, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this complicated history chapter through real human stories.

If you’re curious about the truth behind the myths, this is your chance to see and feel it for yourself.


Nino
Guide: Nino
Guiding since 2025
I'm passionate about dance and music, and I love sharing the culture that shaped me. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world, learning from their stories, and I often find myself inspired to try new things. For me, every walk is a beautiful opportunity to connect, grow, and celebrate life.

5 stops
17.4 km walking
2 hours
Meeting point:2 Merab Kostava St, T'bilisi, GeorgiaRustaveli Metro StationOpen in Google Maps
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Free entry
Freedom SquareFreedom Square is the heart of Tbilisi and a symbol of Georgia’s independence. Once known as Lenin Square during Soviet times, it now features a golden statue of Saint George, reflecting the country’s proud transformation and spirit.
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Free entry
The KGB BuildingThe KGB Building on Rustaveli Avenue once housed the Soviet Union’s secret police headquarters in Georgia, a place feared for surveillance, interrogations, and political repression. Today, it stands as a chilling reminder of the Soviet era, with its unmarked facade hiding decades of silence, fear, and resistance.
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Outside visit
The Parliament of GeorgiaThe Parliament of Georgia, located on Rustaveli Avenue, is one of the country’s most important political landmarks. But before becoming a seat of democracy, this imposing building had a very different role — it was originally constructed as the Government House of the Georgian SSR during Soviet times. Its architecture reflects the grandeur typical of that era. Today, it stands as a powerful symbol of Georgia's post-Soviet transformation, where laws are made in service of a free and independent nation.

Behind the Wall: Secrets of the Soviet Era


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