Tamari Lomidze
Tamar is a graduate of International Relations School at the Free University of Tbilisi. She is interested in academic research and studying foreign languages. Tamar currently speaks English, German, Chinese, and Russian. Her interest in MythLab comes from a desire to explore disinformation narratives. She plans to use her academic experience more actively in the fight against disinformation.
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Ketevan Kupreishvili
Ketevan studies Political Science at Tbilisi State University and actively participates in scientific and youth initiatives. She has completed internships at various non-governmental organizations. In addition, she is an active volunteer and a Board Member at Erasmus Student Network Tbilisi, which allows her to support students in multiple directions.
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Anna Chitaia
Anna is a master’s student in Social Psychology at Ilia State University. Her main area of work is social research. She is particularly interested in studying post-Soviet politics and issues related to propaganda. Anna gained her research experience at the Dimitri Uznadze Institute of Psychology, where she created a series of interviews for the institute’s archive aimed at documenting the historical heritage related to the development of psychological science in Georgia.
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Sandro kapanadze
Sandro is a Master’s student in Diplomacy and International Politics at Tbilisi State University, where he also earned his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations. He studied at the University of Trieste in Italy through the Erasmus+ exchange mobility program. Sandro has completed internships at several non-governmental organizations. He is a Young European Ambassador (YEA) and previously volunteered in the exchange programs department of AIESEC.
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Irakli Jolokhava
Irakli is a third-year student at the Faculty of History at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. He is interested in contemporary history. His research interests include analyzing the similarities between disinformation spread in the Soviet Union and modern-day disinformation. Through MythLab, Irakli aims to develop the skills needed to counter propaganda and disinformation campaigns.
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Elene Khocholava
Elene Khocholava is a second-year student in the Bachelor’s program in International Relations at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA). She is interested in philosophy and mythology. Elene considers it important to combat disinformation and raise public awareness about it. She is passionate about photography and is also learning Spanish. Her particular area of interest is the mechanisms of internal propaganda in Russia and China and their analysis.
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Lika Kokaia
Lika is a graduate of International Relations from Tbilisi State University. She completed an internship at the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy and is actively involved in youth and educational projects. She is also a Young European Ambassador and a mentor. Currently, Lika works at the Georgian Association for Equality (GAFE) in the Department of International Relations. She is interested in learning the Arabic language. For her, MythLab represents an opportunity to develop analytical skills, gain practical experience, and apply this knowledge for the benefit of society.
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Demur Lekveishvili
23-year-old Demur Lekveishvili is a first-year master’s student in Diplomacy and International Politics at Tbilisi State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the same university. In 2023–2024, as part of the European Solidarity Corps program, he participated in a volunteer project in France. His academic interests focus on the Middle East region and issues related to hybrid warfare.
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Nino (Nutsa) Sanikidze
Nino (Nutsa) Sanikidze completed her bachelor’s degree in German Philology and her master’s degree in International Relations at Ilia State University. During her master’s studies, she participated in the Erasmus exchange program at the University of Bremen in Germany, where she studied in the European Politics master’s program. She is currently an intern lecturer at Ilia State University.
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Nika Kordadze
Nika is a third-year student of International Relations at Ilia State University. His areas of interest include politics, culture, art, history, archaeology, and architecture. Nika considers the spread of disinformation to be one of the major challenges of today and aims to contribute to combating it by applying the knowledge gained through MythLab.
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Mashiko Giorgobiani
Mashiko holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Caucasus University. She has produced numerous materials for various media outlets, including Chai Khana, Amarta, Formula TV, and Queer.ge. Mashiko is interested in civic activism, social issues, reporting on conflicts and crisis situations, as well as strategic and political communication.
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Lida Sarksyan
Lida is a student at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. As a volunteer, she participates in various projects aimed at supporting the development of the Kvemo Kartli region and empowering young people. Lida pays special attention to the integration of ethnic minorities and is actively involved in student and non-formal educational initiatives.
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Barbare Khurtsidze
Barbare Khurtsidze is a student of Political Science at Tbilisi State University. She has completed internship programs at several non-governmental organizations, including AIESEC in Georgia, the Europe-Georgia Institute, and the Erasmus Student Network. Barbare participated in the European Solidarity Corps project “Hand in Hand for a Better Europe”, where she conducted activities with Romanian youth. Her professional interests include combating disinformation and exploring strategies to counter propaganda.
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Giorgi Kochlashvili
21-year-old Giorgi Kochlashvili is a fourth-year student at the Faculty of International Relations at Caucasus University. He works in the university’s Department of Student and Organizational Events, where he is involved in planning and implementing various activities and projects. Giorgi’s interests include international politics and combating disinformation. Through MythLab, he aims to develop his analytical skills and contribute to improving the media environment in Georgia.
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Sesili Adamia
Sesili Adamia is a fourth-year student of International Relations at Free University. She is interested in researching issues related to religious and ethnic minorities and aspires to become a professional researcher. In her free time, Sesili enjoys learning foreign languages and reading analytical materials. She is particularly interested in the history of Georgian Soviet art.
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Saba Manjgaladze
18-year-old Saba Manjgaladze is a first-year student of International Relations and Political Science at Ilia State University. During the 2024–2025 academic year, he spent a year in the United States, in the state of Michigan, as part of the FLEX exchange program. Currently, Saba serves as a City Representative of Samtredia at American Councils for International Education and works as an English tutor. He is interested in diplomacy, the work of international organizations, photography, and participating in academic research.
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Rusudan Janjalashvili
Rusudan Janjalashvili is a Tbilisi State University Bachelor of Law and Tallinn University of Technology e-Governance MicroDegree graduate. After completing her legal internships with the New Vision University Legal Aid Office, and “International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy” (ISFED), in 2024-2025, with the European Solidarity Corps Program, she joined an Estonian environmental NGO “Let’s Do It World” on the positions of manager and blogger. In the years 2020-2024, Rusudan also was a member of the international editorial board for the German youth platform “EUSTORY History Campus”, and has been volunteering as a blogger since 2025. Rusudan is interested in disinformation and propaganda research.
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Lizi Chkadua
Lizi Chkadua is a student of International Relations at Tbilisi State University. She is interested in Georgia’s political culture, European integration issues, and hybrid warfare. Lizi is fluent in English and is also studying Chinese and French. Her interest in MythLab comes from her desire to contribute to the fight against disinformation.
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Barbare Lagvilava
20-year-old Barbare Lagvilava is a student at Ilia State University. She has worked at the Iliauni Center for Advanced Studies and spent one semester in Spain at the Universidad de Valladolid through the Erasmus+ program. Her interests include art, literature, religion, philosophy, intercultural relations, and human rights. In her free time, Barbare engages in creative activities and is an active member of Iliauni’s theater and other student clubs.
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Salome Jgerenaia
Salome is a mentor teacher of English and Civic Education and has been teaching in school for five years. For her, the classroom is a place where students learn not only English but also critical thinking, tolerance, and mutual respect. Salome is actively involved in Erasmus+ youth projects, which allow her to share experiences with colleagues.
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Nino Tabidze
Nino Tabidze is a fourth-year student of International Relations at the Free University of Tbilisi. She currently works at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Nino is a graduate of the Robert Schuman Institute (RSI). Her interest in disinformation research began during that program, and she decided to join Mythlab to deepen her knowledge in this field.
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Eliso Tsiklauri
Eliso Tsiklauri is a third-year student of Political Science at Tbilisi State University. She actively participates in various educational and research projects. For two years, she was a member of the Young Diplomats Club – New Generation, later becoming the head of its Public Relations Department, and now serves as the chairperson of the board. Eliso dedicates much of her time to volunteering and has been involved in several initiatives, including the Georgian Red Cross Society’s First Aid Program, MAC Georgia’s “Mestumre” project, and the European Solidarity Corps.
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Nikoloz Shonia
20-year-old Nikoloz Shonia is a student at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Tbilisi State University, majoring in International Relations. He is particularly interested in diplomacy and international political affairs. Nikoloz is an active young person – a member of a youth organization and a frequent participant in short-term Erasmus international projects. Beyond his academic pursuits, he is passionate about art, especially music, and has a strong interest in sculpture and its history.
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Nino Vanishvili
Nino Vanishvili is a graduate of Journalism and Mass Communication from Caucasus University. She is interested in democracy, human rights, and social issues. Nino has gained journalistic experience working in both online media and television. She aspires to contribute to Georgia’s development and the creation of a fair society. Nino believes that even small steps can lead to big changes, so she strives to stay active and ready for new challenges.
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