Economics: 1. Establishing of principles of free market economics 2. Private property 3. Support of small and medium business 4. Ensuring equal start conditions for private business 5. Attracting investments 6. Strengthening relations with international and economic and financial institutions 7. Unification of taxation system, decreasing taxes and ensuring their extraction 8. Structural change of taxation system for this purpose

Foreign Policy: 1. Friendly relations with all neighbour countries (ratifying corresponding agreements with them) 2. Relations with European Atlantic Union 3. Establishing special relations with NATO bloc 4. Relations with European Union and satisfying all conditions to enter it. 5. Finding own place in new international relations system according to the national interests of Georgia

Territorial Arrangement of the state: regional (we regard that because of present situation there is no alternative to regional arrangement. After restoration of territorial integrity of Georgia we can consider asymmetric principle of territorial arrangement (asymmetric federalism)).

System Arrangement of the state: our aim is to eventually move to constitutional monarchy from presidential republic.

Founders: Union of Georgian Traditionalists, founded in 1942 in emigration. Founders: famous Georgian political emigrants: Sp. Kedia, B. Avalishvili, Gr. Robakidse and others. Initiators of the union restoration in 1990: Ak. Asatiani, G. Kordsadse, L. Akhmeteli, and others.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - political board (for a 2-year term, 100 members) - secretariat (is elected for a 2-year term, 7 members: Akaki Asatiani - a chairman, Gubaz Sanikidse - a deputy chairman, Gaioz Kordsadse - a secretary general, Guram Khomeriki - an executive secretary, Nikolos Saneblidse, Alexandre Shalamberidse - a deputy chairman of election headquarters, Bejhan Khurtsudse - a head of Imereti election company) - a chairman (is elected for a 2-year term, last elected 1998)

Chairman: Akaki Asatiani (born 1953, in Tbilisi), a philologist, an orientalist. In 1977 graduated from the department of eastern studies at Tbilisi State University. Professional experience: a teacher at Mose Toidse state arts College, a translator at Sakinporm. Political experience: since 1990 is a chairman of Union of Georgian Traditionalists. Participated in 1990 elections as a majority candidates well as by party list - in the bloc - "Mrgvali magida - Tavisupali Sakartvelo", got an MP, 1991-1992 - was a member of fraction "Mrgvali Magida". 1990-1991 - a deputy chairman of the parliament, 1991-19992- a chairman. Participated in 1992 elections by party list, got an MP. 1992-1995 - was a chairman of fraction "Traditsionalisti". Participated in 1995 elections by party list, did not get an MP. Participates in 1999 elections by party list.

Married: wife; Irine Abuladse and 2 sons

Address10 Arsena St, Tbilisi Phone: 990319

No of members: several thousand (active - 2000).

Youth organisation: Union of Young Traditionalists. Founded in 1995, is a judiciary person. Leader - George Sharabidse. Address: 10 Virsaladse St., Tbilisi, phone: 983999

Regional organisations: 3 regional and more than 30 rayon organisations

Printing body: a newspaper "KARTVELI ERI". Founded 1990, 3 times a month, 500 copies.

The party participated in 1990 parliament elections, in the bloc "Mrgvali Magida Tavisupali Sakartvelo" (Round Table-Free Georgia), received 62% of votes, the bloc had 85 party list and 47 majority MPs, the party had 15 party list and 7 majority MPs

The party individually participated in 1992 parliament elections, received 6% of votes, had 8 representatives in the parliament: 7 party list and 1 majority MPs.

Pre-election program priorities: 1. Restoration of the state territorial integrity 2. Establishing of the state territorial arrangement 3. Starting and finishing of the second stage of economic reform

The party individually participated in 1998 local self-governing bodies' elections.

The party supported Zviad Gamsakhurdia in 1991 presidential elections

The party did not support any candidate in 1995 presidential elections

The party does not support the present government course. The reasons: - 1. It is not able to restore state territorial integrity 2. Economic reforms have stopped 3. There is not a definite territorial arrangement 4. Non-consecutive foreign policy

The party is registered in CEC grounds: an MP - Germane Patsatsia.

Pre-election program priorities: a) 1. Ensuring state territorial integrity. Solution of Abkhazia problem through direct negotiations with Abkhazia government on the basis of mutual compromises, with international organisations guarantees. Withdrawal of Russian troops, liquidation of Russian military bases. Solution of Tskhinvali problem through negotiations 2. Friendly relations with all neighbours (legalisation of corresponding basic agreement with them). Close relations with European Atlantic Union. Special relations with NATO. Entering European Union. Preparing necessary legislative basis for this political step. b) Land reform: giving agricultural land free (at least half) to all citizens. On the next stage secondary market of land should be created. land owner can also be a judiciary person registrated in Georgia. This will make foreign capital interested and support attraction of finances, will develop agricultural-credit system. 2. Taxation reform means reduce of taxation and increase of taxpayer number. Guarantee of taxes extraction and establishing order in this branch. We assume that taxation reduce is the main condition of rapid economic development. We do not agree to protectionism. Customs tax should be reduced. Customs taxes should go to development of local industry. Independent collecting and controlling bodies should be created, central treasury and taxation inspection. About 1/4 of budgetary incomes should go to local budget. Besides, a half (about 13%) of these taxes should be distributed proportionally to tax extraction and the second part according to territory measures and economic conditions. This system will erase economic dis-balance among regions. Other taxes (property, land and others), should fully go to the budget. It is necessary to create job contract basis in social sphere. Two types basis - temporary and constant one should be established, priority should go to the first one. Social insurance should be taken into account and this should be provided by an employer. Pension reform should take place, as a result of which each citizen will individually create pension funds and will individually define the amount of pension. c) Territorial arrangement of the state should be based on regional principle. After Abkhasia problem solution we can think about federalism (even asymmetric one).

Contact person: Nikoloz Saneblidse - a political secretary

Address: 10 Virsaladse St., Tbilisi. Phone 983955, fax: 987959

Main program priorities:

Foreign Policy: Integration of Georgia in western political, economic and military system.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary (Unitary state does not exclude separate autonomous units. These are Abkhazia and Ajara autonomous republics).

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Founders: M. Machavariani, E. Djavelidze, En. Nijharadze, T. Vashadze, S. Sigua, A. Abralava, V. Bochorishvili.

Oragnizational strusture: conference (once every 4 years) - presidium (is elected for a 4-year term, 32 members: Vakhtang Bochorishvili - a chairman, Elizbar Javelidze - a vice-president, Soso Sigua - a vice-president, Anzor Abaralava - a vice-president, Irakli Kenchoshvili - a head of foreign commission) - a chairman - Vakhtang Bochorishvili (is elected by a conference for a 4-year term, by secret vote, last elected in 1996).

Chairman:Vakhtang Bochorishvili (born in 1951), a physician, in 1951 graduated from Kharkov Medical Institute, department of Sanitary-Hygiene. Since 1969 has been a real member of New York Medical Academy. Since 1968 - a real member of Russian Medical Sciences Academy. Professional experience: 1951-1952 - a head of department of Chimkenti III medical unit. 1952-1954 - a physician at 99061 military unit. 1954-1956 - an intern at 85 Military-Naval Hospital. 1956-1969 - a senior intern, assistant professor, Ph. D. at Military Medical Academy of Soviet Union. 1969 - present - a head of department at the Institute of Medical Qualification Raise. 1970-1973 - a minister of Health of Georgia. Political experience: 1952-1989 was a member of SU Communist Party. In 1996 was elected a president of the Constantine Gamsakhurdia Society. Participates in 1999 elections by party list. Married: wife Lidia Bochorishvili and two daughters.

Address: 3 Enguri St, apt. 44, Tbilisi Phone: 988575

No of members: 19.000 (active - 3.000)

Regional organisations: 70 district organisations .

Printing body: newspapers Kolkhuri Koshki, Graali, XXI SAUKUNE, weekly.

Address: 16, Kazbegi St., Tbilisi.Phone: 371296.

Main program priorities:

Economics: support of free industry by corresponding taxation and fiscal credit policy, inviolability of private property, maximum support of personal initiative, market development, creating and developing competition conditions.

Foreign Policy: integration in western structures together with Caucasian community.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Founders: a group of supporters of the persecuted legitimate government in Abkhazeti in 1992, the initiative group leader - V. Gabelia.

The party is a law successor of National Political Movement "Chkondideli"

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - political board (is elected for a 2-year term) - darbazi (twice a year, consists of: political board, control commission, members of regional council and heads of rayon organisations) - Jemal Gamakharia - a chairman (is elected at the political board for a 2-year term, last elected in 1997).

Chairman: Jemal Gamakharia (born 1949, village Ganakhleba, Gali rayon), Ph. D. in history. In 1976 graduated from the department of history-archives, at Moscow History-Archives Institute. Professional experience: 1977-1980 - a teacher at Kuibishev Politechnical Institute, 1980-1983 - a teacher at Abkhazia State University. Since 1983 - assistant professor at Georgian Subtropics Economy Institute. Political experience: Was a member of the Communist Party of Georgia. Since 1991 - a member of the Supreme Board of Abkhazia Autonomous Republic. Since 1993 - a member of political board. In 1997 was elected a chairman of the Movement "Chkondideli" political board.

Married: wife Rusudan Kharebava and 2 children.

Address: 16, Ramaz Davitashvili Str., Tbilisi, Phone: 23 41 43

No of members: 25000 (active - 10000).

Youth organisation: founded in 1997. Is not a judiciary person. Leader: Lasha Gvasalia.

Regional organisations: 3 regional and 61 rayon organisations

Printing body: a newspaper "CHKONDIDELI", founded in 1993, weekly, 1500 copies, price: 40 tetri.

Economics: dynamic and balanced economics, which serves first of all people and correspondingly, state interests. Realisation of state protectionism institutions in strategic spheres.

Foreign Policy: providing of peaceful space for Georgia, peaceful course on a world scale, complete military neutrality.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal.

System Arrangement of the state: presidential.

Date of founding: 1995; First registration: 1995; new registration: 1998.

Founders: Shalva Natelashvili, Tamaz Obgaidze, Tsotne Albutashvili, Mukhran Mdivani, Vajha Khidasheli, Tamaz Dzgania.

The party is a law successor of State-Justice Union.

Organisational structure: conference (once every 2 years) - political executive committee (is elected for a 2-year term, 25 members: Mukhran Mdivani - a chancellor of political executive committee) -Shalva Natelashvili - a chairman (is elected by a conference for a 2-year term).

Chairman: Shalva Natelashvili (1957, in Pasanauri), a lawyer. Has graduated from USSR Foreign Affairs Ministry Diplomatic Academy post-graduate study. A member of jurists' world organisation. Political experience: 1992 - participated in elections by party list, got an MP. 1992-1995 - a chairman of the juridical commission of Georgian parliament. Participated in 1995 elections as a majority candidate, got MP.

No of members: 90000 (active - 15000)

Youth Organisation: Youth Fraction of Labour Party of Georgia, founded in 1997, has 25000 members, is not a judiciary person. A leader - Boris Kupreishvili.

Regional organisations: all regional and district organisations.

Printing body: a newspaper "LEIBORISTI", is issued seldom (almost not)

The party individually participated in 1995 parliamentarian elections. Is represented in the parliament by 1 majority MP

The party individually participated in 1998 local self-governing bodies' elections

Pre-election program: getting the country out of deep state political crisis, making economics working really; broad way to national producers and businessmen. State monopoly on export-import of electric energy, oil and oil products, alcohol. Creating free economic zones, making small and medium business free from slavery taxes, fighting against unemployment. State should care for health care, for problems of refugees, pensioners, and people without salaries. Satisfaction of clients having accounts in state banks.

The party does not support the course of current government.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: an MP - Shalva Natelashvili, an authorised representative - Beso Berdsenishvili.

The party member in executive government - Mukhran Mdivani - Tbilisi vice prime minister

Pre-election program: Dynamic and balanced economics that should serve interest of population and the state. Realisation of state protectionism institutions in strategic spheres. Land should not be sold, but agricultural production surplus must be purchased from farmers by the government. Ensuring of peaceful space for Georgia. Peaceful course in the world. Total military neutrality. Georgia should be democrat and socially protected society, its mighty is defined by fair and equal approach to all Georgian citizens (regardless ethnicity). Free primary and secondary education.

Contact person: Dato Verdsuli

Address: 88, Javakhishvili St., Tbilisi. Phone: 960646, 99 93 79. Fax: 99 62 13.

Main program priorities:

Economics: development of small business and local production

Foreign Policy: European western course. Entering European structures. Integration and harmonisation process with Europe and West in all spheres of the state direction. Friendly relations with neighbouring and other states

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary, asymmetric regionalism

System Arrangement of the state: Constitutional monarchy

The party is a member of political board of the "Christian Democratic International" since 1993.

Founders: Spiridon Kedia, Rezo Gabashvili, George Gvazava, Data Vachnadze in 1917, the initiators of the party restorationin 1981: George Chanturia, Irakli Kadagishvili etc.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - main committee (is elected for a 2-year term, 21 members) - prsidium (is elected for a 2-year term, 7 members: Irina Sarishvili - a chairman, Gela Kvachantiradze - a political secretary, Irakli Kadagishvili - a secretary of PA department, Uta Lipartia - an executive secretary, Rezo Sakvarelidze - a deputy chairman and others) - chairman (is elected for a 2-year term, last elected in 1998).

Chairman: Irina Sarishvili (born 1962, in Tbilisi), a philologist. In 1984 graduated from the department of Western literature at Tbilisi State University. Is a member of the political board of the International of Christian-Democrats. Recent position: 1993 - Cabinet of Ministers, a vice Minister. In 1998 was elected a chairman of the National Democratic Party of Georgia for 2-year term. 1998-1989 a secretary of NDPG, Since1996 has been a chairman of NDPG and of the parliament fraction. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party list - National Democrat Party, got an MP, 1992-1995 - was a member of fraction "ED". Participated in 1995 elections by party list - National Democratic Party, got an MP. 1996-1999 - a chairman of fraction "National Democratic Party". Has two children.

Address: 12 Kipshidze St, Tbilisi. Phone: 983536, 233913 Mobile phone: (877)403234 Fax: 931978

E-mail:ndpfc@parliament.ge

No of members: 10000 (active-4500).

Youth organisation: Young National Democrat. Founded in 1993, 3000 members, is a judiciary person. Leader - Jaba Samushia. Address: 21 Rustaveli Ave

Regional organisations: 11 regional and 64 district organisations

Printing body: "Kartuli Kronika", a newspaper, founded in 1998, weekly, printing run: 500 copies.

"Moambe"a magazine, quarterly.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, and an MP -Irina Sarishvili, an authorised representative - David Shukakidze.

Pre-election priorities: 1. Free market economy, private property on land; 2. Orientation to the West; 3. Unitary asymmetric regionalism; 4. Constitutional monarchy; 5. Cultural autonomy for ethnic minorities.

Contact person: Irakli Kadagishvili, a secretary of PR department

Main program priorities:

Economics: restriction of state interference in economical life of the state, stimulation of national industry, development of sound competition conditions, simplification of taxation structure, optimisation of taxation supporting investments.

Foreign Policy: good neighbour relations, regional security, European integration, close contacts with NATO.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Founders: Besik Jugeli, Omar Maisashvili, Emir Jugeli, Mariam Mklavishvili, Alexandre Karalashvili, Zurab Dgebuadse, Ivane Orjonikidse, Gia Kapanadse, Zaur Kartvelishvili, Alexandre Sevastopulo, Lashsa Khoperia, Marika Jabauri, Tamar Katsitadse, Zaur Melkadse, Oleg Akhobadse.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 3 years) - committee (is elected for a 3-year term, 22 members: Omar Maisashvili - an executive secretary, Lasha Khoperia - a political secretary) - Besik Jugeli - a chairman (elected for a 3-year term, elected 1999)

Chairman: Besik Jugeli - (born 1943, in Tbilisi), an engineer, Ph. D. in technical sciences. 1966 graduated department of metallurgy at Georgia Politechnicnal Institute. Professional experience: 1966-1980 - a senior research worker at the Institute of Cybernetics, 1980-1985 - a foreman, a head of a workshop, a head of producing department, a deputy director at TV works. 1985-1987 - a director of Telavi "Mioni" works. 1987-1992 - a director of "Hydromedkhelsatsko" works. 1992-1993 - a minister of the Ministry of Industry. Political experience: 1993-1999 - a member of the main committee of National Democrat Party. In 1999 was elected a chairman of the Producers Party. Participated in 1990 elections as a majority candidate and by party list - "Democrat Georgia", did not get an MP. Did not participate in 1992 elections. Participated in 1995 elections by party list -National Democrat Party, got an MP. 1995-1999 - was a member of national democrat fraction, as well as a deputy chairman of branch economics committee. Participates in 1999 elections as a majority candidate. Married: wife: Marika Barnova and 2 children

Address: 6, Paliashvili St, Tbilisi Phone: 220424, mobile: 877430901, fax: 251319

No of members: 11765 (active - 580).

Youth organisation: Union of Young Producers. Founded: 1999, has 280 members, is under development. Leader - Jaba Zardiashvili. Address: 112 A. Tsereteli Ave., Tbilisi, phone: 251856

Regional organisations: 7 regional and 44 rayon organisations

The party does not support the present government political course. The reasons: Today state does not exist for people, but for bribed officials. Corruption decays state system and prevents development of the society.

Pre-election program priorities: 1.Simplifying management system 2. Reducing bureaucracy apparatus 3. Increase of the local self-governance rights 4. Territorial arrangement - asymmetric regionalism - strong centre and strong regions 5. Activation of industry, giving beneficiary credits to producers 6. Developing strong banking system 7. Simplifying of taxation system and reduce of taxation 8. Perfection of customs taxation 9. Producing electrical energy through local recourses 10. Private property on land. Right of its sell-purchase should go to citizens of Georgia and judiciary persons registered in Georgia 11. Support of producers who create new jobs.

Contact person: Mariam Mklavishvili - a member of the main committee

Address: 112 A. Tsereteli Ave., Tbilisi, Phone: 952444, 251856

Motto: I will not serve anyone and will not belong to anyone, except the Lord.

Economy: simplifying taxation system, tax reduction, developing of viable bank system, favourable credit system, creating favourable environment for business development. Producing electric energy by local recources mainly.

Foreign policy: Timely integration into EuroAtlantic space

State territorial arrangement: regional, asymmetric model with special status given to some regions.

State system arrangement: parliametary, mixed presidential model (Polish type) is acceptable

Date of founding: 1978. First registration: 1990; Last registration - 1998

Founders: Vakhtang Dzabiradze, Levan Berdzenishvili, Vakhtang Shonia, David Berdzenishvili

Organisational structure congress (term is not limited) - political board (is in the process of establishment, consists of 36 members) - committee (term is not limited, consists of 7 members: Guram Berishvili, David berdsenishvili - an executive secretary, Roman Gotsiridse, Otar Zoidse, Paata Zakareishvili, Pridon Sakvarelidse, Iviane Khaindrava -a chairman) - chairman (is elected by committee, that itself is elected by the congress, last elected in 1996)

Chairman: Ivliane Khaindrava (born 1951,in Tbilisi). A politician, a journalist, a chemist, a translator – referent. Work experience: "Novaia gazeta"- an editor in chief. Has been working in the Georgian Science Academy system. 1990 –1992 -a co-chairman of the Free Democrat Union. Since 1992 is a member of the committee of Republican Party. (except 1994,1995) Since1996 is a chairman of Republican Party.

1990 elections – participated by party list of "Democratic Georgia

1992 elections – M.P. participated by party list of the block "October11 "

1992 – 1995 fraction "Republicans-a member, Financial and Budget Committee/ the Committee on Abkhazian Affairs/a member.

1995 parliamentary elections – participated by United Republic Party list and .as a candidate majority.

Married: wife - Elene Khaindrava and two children.

Adress: apt.38 22. Chikovani st. Tbilisi, Phone: 334134, Fax: 932536,

The party participated in 1990 parliamentary elections within the block "Democratic Georgia"(with Ilea Chavchavadze Society, Free Democrat Society and etc.), received 2% of votes, was represented by 3 MPs majority.

1990 – pre-election program priorities: Independence of Georgia and establishing democratic institutions.

The party participated in 1992 parliamentary elections within the block " October 11" ("Dasi", Popular Front, G.D.U), received 15% of votes, was represented by 10 MPs.

1992 pre-election program priorities: ensuring independence, expanding democratic space, and establishing democratic constitution and legislation.

The party participated independently in 1995 parliamentary elections, received 1.65% of votes, was not represented in the parliament.

1995 pre-election program priorities: addressing Abkhazian issue, regional territorial arrangement, developing civil society.

The party didn’t participate 1998 Local government elections. Reasons: financial problems, organisational weakness and limited responsibilities of Local self-government.

The party supported Nodar Natadze in 1991 presidential elections.

The party supported Akaki Bakradze in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not support current course of the government. The reason: it is extremely corrupted

The aprty is registerd in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters

pre-election program priorities: targeting population needs, ensuring security of citizens and nation, introducing effective model of governance, reducing bureaucracy apparatus, expanding responsibilities of local governance, addressing employment problems, distribution of pensions, introducing free school education, creating favourable conditions for compulsory and professional military service, introducing copmpulsory taxation system in health care system.

Contact person: David Berdzenishvili – an executive secretary

Address: 31/2 Atoneli St. Tbilisi, Phone: 932536, Fax: 932536,

Political direction: right-centrist

Main program priorities:

Economy: free market economics, active state taxation, customs and investment policy for facilitation of development of industry and agriculture. Combating Mafia, monitoring and protecting internal market, supporting industrial interests.

Foreign policy: orientation to the West, based on strategic (geo-political, economic, cultural, and scientific, defensive) partnership. Promoting open, multilateral contacts and co-operation with neighbour states and other states worldwide. Supporting and strengthening independence of Caucasian nations. Establishing sound legal framework for defence from Russian influence, balancing relations with Russia, withdrawal from CIS, fostering recall of Russian troops from the territory of Georgia.

State territorial arrangement: unitary, with some elements of asymmetry caused by local conditions (autonomous Abkhazia and Ajaria).

State system arrangement: presidential, the powers should be given though to the leader of the government.

Date of founding: 25.06.1989; First registration: 17.08.1989; Last registration: 07.07.1999.

Founders: Nodar Natadze, Tristan Berianidze, Robert Petriashvili, Avtandil Imnadze, Guram Berishvili, Amiran Dolidze, Shota Nadirashvili, Solomon Khutsishvili, Rusudan Dundua, Zurab Mamulashvili, Geno Jishkariani, Davit Berdzenishvili, Merab Kutubidze, Temur Taktakidze, Shota jgamadze, Temur Nergadze, Abesalom Tugushi, Anzor Sichanava, Gia Lobjanidze, Shota Gafrindashvili, Paata Koguashvili, Merab Mamardashvili, Eldar Shengelaia, Aleqsandre Javakhishvili, Guram Koranashvili , Jambul Shekiladze, Levan Meskhi, Gaioz Rigvava, Guram Petriashvili, Sergo Tskhadadze, Elguja Chkheidze.

The party is a law successor of United Republican Party (Public Front, Republican Party, Qartia –91). Members of the former Republican Party along with those of the former Qartia-91 had voluntary left the party in 1995.The United Republican Party was renamed to "Popular Front of Georgia" in 1999.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) -"darbazi" (between the congresses, elected for a 4-year term, represented by regional representatives and other party officials), –national committee (elected for a 4-year term, consists of 11 members (currently 10): Nodar Natadze - a chairman, Shota Nadirashvili - a political officer, Gogi Sordia - an executive officer, Tristan Berianidze - an administrative officer, Rusudan Dundua, Amiran Dolidze, Zurab Mamulashvili, Phridon Aslanikashvili, Elguja Chkhaidze, Sergo Ckhadadze) - a chairman (elected for a 2-year term, last elected 05.03.97)

Chairman: Nodar Natadze (born 1929, in Tbilisi), a philologist. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of Philology 1952. Ph. D. in philology. 1957-1963- a research worker at Sate Academy of Science, Institute of linguistics, 1963-1965 - a research worker - State Academy of Science, Institute of Literature, 1965-1999 - a research worker - State Academy of Science, Institute of Philosophy. Political experience:1995 - a chairman of the National Committee of the Popular Front of Georgia, participated in 1990 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate, got an MP Tbilisi, Mtatsminda election district #9, was a chairman of fraction-Democratic Centre, participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party lists - Popular Front of Georgia, block"October11", Qartli multymandate election district, got an MP, was a member of fraction-Republicans, in 1992-1995- a chairman of Parliament Commission of Defence and Security, participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate from Tbilisi Mtatsminda district.

Married: Wife – Nana Natadze, 2 sons

Address: 16, Phanaskerteli st, app.57, Tbilisi Phone: 981632

No of members: 5000 (active-350)

District organisations: 42, including all districts of Tbilisi

Printing body: "Sakartvelo", founded in 1989, periodicity-not fixed, price: 50 Tetri

Address: 5, Pushkin st., Tbilisi

Phone: 931710, 931589, 931993

Contact person: Gogi Sordia - an executive secretary - 931993, Tristan Berianidse - a head of apparatus - 931589

The party participated individually in 1990 parliamentary elections, was represented by 12 majority MPs.

Pre-election program: Withdrawal from CIS, establishing of independent, sovereign state in the sense of democracy and rule of law.

The party participated in 1992 parliamentary elections within the block "October, 11" (Popular Front of Georgia, Republican Party, Dasi, Christian-Democratic Union), the block was represented by 23 MPs, the party was represented by 16 party list MPs

Pre-election program: protecting independence and territory of Georgia, developing democracy, sound economy, discharge from Russian influence, fostering abolishment of Russian military bases on the territory of Georgia.

The party participated in 1995 parliamentary elections under the name of "Republicans", received 1.5% of votes, was represented by a majority MP.

The party participated in 1998 local self-government elections within the block " Georgia-Merab Kostava Society" (Popular Front of Georgia, United Republican Party, Ilia Chavchavadze society, Association of Handicapped people, Merab Kostava Society).

The party supported Nodar Natadze in1991 presidential elections.

The party supported Akaki Bakradze in 1995 presidential elections.

The current political course of the Georgian government is met negatively and considered economically, strategically and psychologically destructive, which serves as an effective lever of Russian influence.

The party is registered in CEC, an authorised representative in CEC – Cicino Datukashvili.

Pre-election program priorites: Withdrawal from CIS, abolishing Russian military bases, introducing legal mechanisms of defence from Russian influence, restoring Georgian jurisdiction in Tskhinvali zone. In co-operation with respective international bodies defining and declaring the political status of Abkhazia and fixing territorial rights within the autonomy. Applying respective political actions (if necessary), ignoring the raffle of Ardzinba during negotiation process, refusing Russian peacekeeping missions, excluding any military relations except those with NATO, building foreign policy on western, Black See regional and Caucasian interests, creating respective organisational structure.

Establishing free economics, fostering development of industrial sector through effective taxation and custom policies. Monitoring and protecting internal market during transition period, ensuring provision of population with food products through supporting self-sufficient agricultural production. Stimulating development of vegetable processing enterprises, combating corruption, introducing transparent system of bank credits and loans. Suppressing criminal part of this process by imposing proper law enforcement. Introducing open and sound self-governance system, reducing the shadow economy, organising transparent system of marketing agricultural products.

Contact person: Gogi Sordia - an executive secretary - 931993, Tristan Berianidse - a head of apparatus - 931589

Address: 5, Pushkin st., Tbilisi, Phone: 931710, 931589, 931993

Political direction: right centrist.

Economy: free market, tax reduction, and private property on land

Foreign policy: orientation to the West, friendly relations and co-operation with immediate neighbours

State territorial arrangement: unitary

State system arrangement: presidential

History of establishment:

Date of founding: 1987. First registration: 1990; Last registration: 1992, 1998.

Founders: G. Chanturia, G. Mamulia

Organisational structure: darbasi (elected for a 2-year term, 21 members) - directorate (the term is defined by the darbasi, 2 members: Tamar Chkheids, Kakhaber Kakhadse) - chairman (elected by the darbasi for a 2-year term)

Chairman: Tamar Ckheidze, born in Tbilisi (1960), a historian. graduated from TSU, faculty of history (1981). Work experience: 1981-1985- a research worker -Davit Gareji museum, 1985-1995- a research worker- State Archive, 1987- Ilia Chavchavadze Society, a board member. 1992 parliamentary elections: MP; Human Rights Commission/a member

1995 parliamentary elections: participated by party list

Address app.3, 5 Larsi st., Tbilisi, Phone: 233884

No of members: 2.000 (active - 200)

Regional organisations: Regional and district organisations are in the process of establishment:

Printing body: the newspaper Iveria (founded in 1989)

The party participated in 1990 parliamentary elections within the block "Democratic Georgia" and received 2% of votes. Was represented in the Parliament by an MP (majority).

Pre-election program priorities: independence, settlement of Abkhazian conflict, fight against discrimination of Georgian nation, preventing of ethnic conflicts in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region, protecting human rights.

The party participated individually in 1992 parliamentary elections, received 5 % of votes. Was represented by 7 MPs.

Pre-election program priorities: defending territorial integrity, discharge from Russian influence, withdrawal of Russian military forces from the territory of Georgia, free economy, parliamentary governance, unitary state, local self-governance, protection of human rights.

The party participated individually in 1995 parliamentary elections, received 1 % of votes. Was represented in the Parliament by an MP.

Pre-electoral program priorities: recovering territorial integrity of Georgia.

The party participated 1998 local self-government elections within the bloc "Georgia-Merab Kostava Society".

The party supported A. Bakradze in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not support the course of current government. The reasons: the course id not based on national state interests, the principles should be: independence, fredom, democracy.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP-B.Kakubava, an authorised representative in CEC_

Tsitsino Datuikashvili

Pre-election program: recovering territorial integrity, discharge from Russian influence, withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Georgia, free economy, parliamentary governance, local self-governance, protection of human rights.

Address: 6 Vaja Pshavela Ave. Phone: 996196, 995719,370736

Fax: 996169

Economics: support of industry development, support of small and medium business and creating supporting conditions for its launch. Liberal taxation policy. Maximum simplification of tax administration. Liquidation of shadow economics. Development of effective credit system.

Foreign Policy: Georgia should bring its share in solution of global human problems, actively strive to achieve proper place in communion of world nations. The party is ready to intensively collaborate with international political and economic organisations taking into account the state interests and principle of equality.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: developing the model of territorial arrangement, that takes into account economic and historic-cultural realities and existing autonomies. Principle of asymmetric regionalism.

System Arrangement of the state: mixed system: president takes general management and foreign policy. Prime minister and government are concentrated on solution of main social-economic problems of internal policy.

Date of founding: 14.04. 1999; first registration: 04. 1999

The Party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC - Tamaz Diasamidze. Adress: 69 Barnovi St, Phone: 294331

Pre-election program: policy should derive from real life, interests of the society and not vice versa, as it is today. Maximum support of population needs and overcoming of opposition among them is possible only by the state and government that is based on contemporary science and knowledge and includes persons with common sense, competent and respectable people having various life experience, those who regard society interests higher than their positions. Our movement will support including such people in government.

Address: 69 Barnovi St. Tbilisi, Phone: 23 53 35, 294911, 294331

Main program priorities:

Economics: establishment of simple taxation system with low taxes.

Foreign Policy: strengthening and deepening of trade-economic relations

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentarian

Date of founding: 06. 1998; first registration: 07. 1998;

Founders: famous sportsmen: R. Rurua, K. Asatiani, D. Gobejishvili, Z. Akhmeteli, T. Machavariani, O. Korkia, N. Jorjikia, T. Mdinaradze, A. Abesadze, Z. Beriashvili, V. Balavadze, D. Tsimakuridze, M. Tsalkalamanidze, R. Chimishkiani, N. Jorjikia, G. Sagaradze.

Sportsmen as well as producers are forced to come into politics.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - a chairman (Roman Rurua, is elected for 4 years, last elected in 1998) - board (is elected for a 4-year term, 25 members) - satatbiro (is elected for a 4-year term)

Chairman: Roman Rurua (born in 1944, Martvili rayon), an economist, graduated from department of light industry. Professional experience: a director of factory of sport products "Lelo". Married: has a wife and 2 children.

Address: Mtskheta. Cericular: 899-51-26-21

Regional organisations: 1 regional organisation: Tbilisi and 57 district organisations. : :

Address: 14, Ksani St., Tbilisi, cericular: 877-41-74-94

Main program priorities:

Economics : development of free market

Foreign Policy: integration in international military and political structures

Territorial Arrangement of the state: regional

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Contact Person: Koba Khabazi - a head of apparatus

Political direction: right wing centrist

Economics: Protection of labour rights. Individual, family business, small and medium enterprises in rural and urban areas - the main source of employment and income growth. One of the main priorities is tax reduction and creating equal legal conditions for all taxpayers.

Foreign Policy: Deepening of process of establishing a place of Georgia in crossing of geo-strategic interests. Protection of sovereignty of the country, restoration of territorial integration. The main priority is striving to European Union from European Council.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal, regional. (it is necessary to establish executive bodies' elections at all level in future Parliament period).

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Date of founding: 1993; First registration: 07. 10. 1993; Last registration - 27.02 1998.

Founders: a group of citizens. The union is a law successor of Union of Reformers.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - board (elected for a 2-year term - 80 members: Bakur Gulua - a chairman, (is elected for a 2-year term at the congress, last elected in 1999) - political board (elected for 2 years - 15 members).

Chairman: Bakur Gulua - (born in 1946, Chkhorotsku region), an engineer, economist. Graduated from construction department of State Politechnical Institute. Professional experience: a minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Political experience: Was a member of Soviet Union Communist Party, secretary general of Poti city committee. Was elected a chairman of the Union of Reformers and Agrarians. Participated in 1990 elections as majority candidate, became an MP. In 1992 elections participated as a majority candidate, became an MP. Did not participate in 1995 Parliament elections. Does not take part in 1999 elections. Married: wife, Nana Getia and 2 children.

No of members: 66547 (active- 12.000)

Main program priorities:

Foreign Policy: Political, cultural and trade co-operation with a status of equal rights subject with all world states. All kinds of relations with all progressive political organisations worldwide (UN, European Council, European Union).

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Date of founding 27.02. 1999; first registration: 24. 03. 1999

Founders: Guram Sharadze, Rezo Mishveladze, Manuchar Matchaidze, Iza Tsnobiladze, Rusudasn Kobakhidze, Rusudan Nishnianidze.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - board, committee (is elected for a 2-year term, 15 members: Guram Sharadze - a chairman -, Iza Tsnobiladze - a deputy chairman, Rostom Nalbandishvili - an executive secretary, Megi Kipiani - a head of Tbilisi organisation) - a chairman.

Chairman: Guram Sharadze - (born 1940, in village Gurianta, Ozurgeti rayon), a philologist, Ph. D. a member of Georgian Academy of Sciences. Graduated form department of philology, Tbilisi State University in 1963. Professional experience: 1966-1967 - a research worker at Tbilisi State University, 1967-1972 - a research worker at the Institute of Georgian Literature, Georgian Academy of Sciences. 1973-1975 - a scientific secretary, from 1976 to present - a head of department. Political experience: In 1999 was elected a chairman of the national Movement "Georgia First of All". Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections by party list - Union of Revival of Georgia, got an MP, in 1995-1998 was a member of fraction "Agordsineba" (revival), in 1995-1999 - a chairman of migration and Georgians-foreign residents-affairs committee. Participates in 1999 elections by party list.

Married: wife Svetlana Gakharia and 2 children.

Address: 15, Chavchavdse Ave., Tbilisi

Phone: 236115.

No of members: 40.000 (active - 25.000),

Youth organisation: Youth League of National Movement "Georgia First of All". Founded 15.07.1999, is under development. Leader: colleagues' management. Address: Krtsanisi Council - Didi Kheivnis St, Tbilisi

Regional organisations: 2 regional and 26 district organisations .

Contact person: Iza Tsnobiladze

Address: 5 Mardjanishvili St., Tbilisi.Phone: 954570.

Political direction: nationalist

Economy: state capitalism

Foreign policy: discharge from Russian influence, establishing own geo-political space.

State territorial arrangement: unitary

State system arrangement: presidential. Strong presidential state.

Date of founding: 12.06.1999; First registration: 09.07.1999

Founders: Mirian Mirianashvili, Mamuka Tsurtsumia, Aleksandre Berdzenishvili, Mamuka Namicheishvili, Qartlos Asatiani, Zaza Khoberidze, Badri Bagration-gruzinski.

Organisational structure: congress(once every 4 years) - political board(is elected for a 4-year term, 15 members),- chairman ( is elected for a 4- year term , elected in 1999)

Chairman: Mirian Mirianashvili (born 1961, in Tbilisi). A lawyer. Graduated from TSU, department of Geography and Geology - 1983, department of law -1998. Political experience: 1989-1990-Popular Front of Georgia-a member of administrative departement, 1990-1992 -"Round Table-Free Georgia" – a board member,a founder. 1996-1998 - Union of Reformatories - an organisational secretary, consequently a political secretary.

Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections by party list of the "round Table-Free Georgia", got an MP, 1990-1991 - was a chairman of fraction "Radical Union".1990-1992 - a member of the Committee of Economic Reforms.1990-1992 - a member of the Privatisation Commission.

Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate, (Vake election District #2), did not get an MP.

Married: Wife- Nino Aroshidze and a child

Address: 59app. 18a, Ateni Lane, Tbilisi Phone: 290065, cericular: (877) 405016

No of members: 1400, (active-80)

Regional organisations: 26 district organisations

The party does not support the current course of the government, which is considered anti-national and in a view of the party lacks clear defined strategy.

The party is registered in CEC, an authorised representative in CEC-Qartlos Asatiani

Pre-election program priorities: Establishing Georgian rule and order. Reasonable distribution of state wealth, social justice, equal rights and responsibilities for all; promoting principles of justice, nationalism and faith.

Contact person: Zaza Khosberidze - an ideological secretary

Address: 9, Kostava st, Tbilisi

Phone: 932345

Economics: development of concrete concept of the state national economy taking into account social-economic condition of the society on transitional stage.

Foreign Policy: good friendly, partnership relations with neighbour and other countries in economic, cultural and various issues.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: regional

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Founders: veteran sportsmen

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - main committee (is elected for a 4-year term, 31 members: Edisher Machaidse, co-chairmen: Manuchar Machaidse, Leri Khabelov, Temo Kabarashvili, Valeri Giorgobiani - a secretary general) - a chairman (is elected for a 4-year term, last elected 1998).

Chairman: Edisher Machaidse (born 1956, in Tbilisi), an engineer, a teacher, Ph. D. in technical sciences. In 1979 graduated from the department of civil and industrial construction, at Georgia Politechnical Institute, in 1989 - Pedagogical department at the State Institute of Physical Culture. Since 1988 - a member of arbiters' committee of the World International Federation of Wrestling (FILA). Professional experience: 1973-1980 - a sport instructor at sport society "Dinamo", 1980-1984 - a state trainer at the committee of Physical culture and Sports of Georgia. 1984-1988 - a director of a special sport school in high mastering in wrestling. Since 1988 - a director of Georgia Physical Culture Technical College. Political experience: Since 1994 - a chairman of Sportsmen's' Union of Georgia. Participated in 1995 elections by party list in the bloc: "Reformers Union - National Consent" did not get an MP. Married: wife- Tea Gvimradse and 2 children

No of members: 11200 (active - 3050).

Youth organisation: Youth Union of Georgian Sportsmen. Founded in 1998, has 1200 members, is not a judiciary person. Leader - Nana Kazarashvili. Address: 6 Konstitutsia St., Tbilisi, phone: 953006, fax: 957438

Regional organisations: 7 regional and 41 rayon organisations

The party supported Eduard Shevardnadse in 1995 presidential elections

The party partially supports the present government course - foreign course is fully acceptable, the party does not agree with the home course.

The party is registered in CEC grounds: MPs - Valeri Giorgobiani, Manuchar Machaidse, an authorised representative - Koba Kachrishvili, phone 989531

Pre-election program priorities: 1. Restoration of territorial integrity of the country 2. Consolidation of the nation 3. Healthy nation 4. Development of reforms characteristic to democrat state in politics, economics, education, physical culture and sports, their realisation 5. Development of concrete concept of state national economy taking into account characteristics of social-economic conditions of transitional period. Private and state property on land should be adjusted to the strategy of development of the state economy. 6. good friendly, partner relations with neighbour and other countries, strengthening of economic and cultural relations with them. 7. Establishing territorial units taking into account national economy of the country, social and economic characteristics. 8. Presidential management 9. Great Georgia based on faith, nationalism and justice, that should find its dignitary place in new world order.

Contact person: Tariel Skhirtladse - an executive secretary

Political direction: right centrist

Economics: sustainable, environmentally safe production

Foreign policy: integration in EU

State territorial arrangement: district division

State system arrangement: parliamentary

The party is a member of the European Federation of Greens' Parties.

Date of founding: 1990, first registration: 24.04.92, last registration: 27.02.98

Founders: Zurab Jhvania, Revaz Khuntsaria, George Baramidze, Malkhaz Bitsadze

Organisational structure: congress (once every 3 years) - political committee (is elected for a 3-year term, 7 members: George Gachechiladze, Givi Gigineishvili, Soso kartsivadze, Nato Kirvalidze, Zurab Mgaloblishvili, Avto Geladze, Nino Chkhobadze) - a chairman (George Gachechiladze, was elected by congress in1998 for a 3-year term).

Chairman: George Gachechiladze, (born 1954, Tbilisi). Ph.D in Geography, in 1976 graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of Geography and Geology. Is a member of the International Association of Geochemistry (since 1991) and of the International Commission of protection from water pollution (since 1991). 1976-1995 - an engineer, then: a head of laboratory, a head of department at State Academy of Science, Institute of Hidrometeorology. Political experience: from1995 until present- a chairman of Greens' Party of Georgia. 1992 parliamentary elections- participated by party list, 1992-1995 – MP, a member of Greens' fraction, a charmin of subcommittee of Environment Protection. 1995 parliamentary elections- participated by party list of the Citizens' Union. 1995-1998 MP, a member of the fraction "Citizens' Union", from 1995 until present- a deputy chairman of the committee of protection of environment and natural resources.

Address: 96 Paliashvili St., Tbilisi. Phone: 222662; cericular: 877-412243; E-mail: party@greens.org.ge

No of members: 2000, (active-500)

Youth organisation: Youth fraction of the party is currently in the process of establishment (address: 182 Davit Agmashenebeli Ave., Tbilisi. Phone: 952033, 351974, e-mail:party@greens.org.ge

Regional organisations: 10 regional and 52 district organisations

Printing body: "Dedamitsa", temporarily held up.

The party participated in 1990 parliamentary elections within the block "Freedom", received 9% of votes, was represented by11 MPs (elected by party list) and 1 MP (majority).

The party did not participate in 1995 parliamentary elections. Three members of the party have been represented in the parliament from the "Citizen's Union".

The party individually participated in 1998 local self-government elections.

The party did not support any candidates in 1991 presidential elections.

The party supported Eduard Shevardnadze in 1995 parliamentary elections.

The party partially supports the current political course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MPs –George Gachechiladze, Givi Gigineishvili, Avtandil Geladze, an authorised representative in CEC- Zurab Mgaloblishvili, representatives in executive government: Nino Chkhobadze -a Minister of the Ministry of Environment Protection, Zurab Tavartkiladze -a deputy Minister.

Pre-election program: developing civil society, ensuring safe environment for population.

Contact person: Rusudan Simonidze - an executive secretary

Political direction: centrist

Economy: re-establishing the institute of middleman, introducing legal framework for effective use of natural resources, developing sound industry.

Foreign policy: Establishing constructive partnership and co-operation models with naigbour states, integration into Europe.

State territorial arrangement: unitary (regional arraingement is acceptable).

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 12.05.1999. First registration: 11.06.1999

Organisational structure: Party conference (once very 4 years) - board (is lected for a 4-year term, consists of 17 members) - executive office(is elected for a 4 –year term, consists of 5 members: Malkhaz Ciskarishvili-a chairman of the political board, Avtandil Tophuridze - a deputy chariman of the political board, Ilia Gomarteli-a referent) - chairman (is elected for a 4-year term , last elected in1999)

Chairman: Malkhaz Ciskarishvili (born 1954, in Gurjaani district, village Mukuzani), an engineer, Ph.D in technical science. In 1977 graduated from State Politechnical Institute. Professional experience: 1978-1979- an engineer-constructor at Kutaisi small tractor factory. 1979-1980 - a head of the mobile mechanized colomn, 1980-1992 - an engineer and a senior researcher at State Academy of Science, /a head of the avtotransport departement at the Ministry of Transport. Political experience: a former member of the Communist Party. 1999- a chariman of the Party of Socially and Economically deprived persons. (Is elected for a 4-year term). Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list. married: wife- Manana Sherazadashvili, two children. Address: apt.27, 65 Kandelaki st., Tbilisi. Phone: 381340

No of members: 75000, active-5000

Regional organisations: 4 regional and 35 district organisations

The partry does not support the current course of the government. The reason: economical crisis is considered as one of the consequences of current government policy.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC- Bakar Sharazadashvili

Pre-election program: Establishing rule of law, restoring territorial integrity, strengthening the institute of middleman, developing industry and agriculture.

Contact person: Ilia Gomarteli - an executive secretary

Address: 52 Vaja Pshavela Ave.Tbilisi

Phone: 381340,936833

Economics: establishing of market policy, acceleration of reforms, private property on land.

Foreign Policy: integration of Georgia in European structures

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal.

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Date of founding 1994; first registration: 1995, new registration: 1998

Founders: T. Kalandadse, G. Lominadse, A. Tavartkiladse, G. kalandia, J. Tsulaia.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - main committee (is elected for a 4-year term, 9 members) - Irakli Shengelia - a chairman (is elected for a 4-year term, last elected 1999).

Chairman: Irakli Shengelia (born 1955), a mathematician, Ph. D. in physical and mathematics sciences. In 1976 graduated from the department of mechanics and mathematics at Tbilisi State University. Professional experience: since 1993 - a director of "Sakkalakgorservisi". Political experience: 1997-1999 - a member of the main committee of the political union "Tanadgoma". In 1999 was elected a chairman. Participates in 1999 elections by party list. Married: wife: Dali Topuria and 3 children

Address: 13 Grozno St, Tbilisi. Phone: 964543, 967287

No of members: 6000 (active - 400)

Regional organisations: 4 regional and 16 rayon organisations

Printing body: a newspaper "Tanadgoma", founded 1994, monthly, 2000 copies, price - 30 tetri.

The party supported Eduard Shevardnadse in 1995 presidential elections

The party supports the present government course.

The party is registered in CEC grounds: MPs - Otar Patsatsia, Mikheil Osadse, an authorised representative - Gia Kurdadse.

Pre-election program priorities: restoration of territorial integrity of the country, development of national economy based on market economics, western orientation.

Contact person: George Kurdadse - a co-chairman

Address: 44 Marjanishvili St., Tbilisi. Phone: 952406, 967247

Political direction: left centrist

Economy: Democratic economy, integrating interests of businessman and consumer, accepting all forms of property, sound education and health care based on insurance guarantees, establishing various forms of payment for health care services.

Foreign policy: Friendly relations with neighbour states, restroing territorial integrity, defending borders, ensuring state security.

State territorial arrangement: unitary state with autonomies, establishment of district administrations is acceptable.

State system arrangement: parliamnetary, restricted presidential management with strong executive board.

Date of founidng: 1996; First registration: 03.09.1996; Last registration: 26.12.1997

Founders: Guram Ustiashvili, Manana Ustiashvili, George Ustiashvili, Dali Djgamadze, Malkhaz Baramidze, Ramin Lomsadze, Murman Turnava, Nino Djanashia.

The party was renamed from " Free Democrat Union".

Organisational structure: congress (once every 5 years) - political board presidium (is elected for a 4-year term, consists of 17 members: Guram Ustiashvili - a chairman, Nino Djanashia, Nato Beridze, Dali Madzgarashvili, Merab Miqutadze-a co-chairmen, Murman Turnava - a secretary general, Naili Akhobadze-a political secretary, tamaz Bakradze, Malkhaz geleishvili and etc., members of the presidium) - political board (consists of 86 members, is elected for a 4-year term) - chairman (is elected by the congress by secret vote for a 5-year term, last elected in1997)

Chairman: Guram Usitashvili, an economist, a professor, a real member of the Academy of Sciences. Graduated from Tbilisi State University. Political experience: 1992-1998-a deputy chairman of the movement "Chkondideli". 1992-1995 - a co-chairman of the Democratic Party. In 1997 was elected a chairman of the Popular Democratic Union. 1990 parliamentary elections: participated as a majority candidate. 1992 parliamentary elections: MP. Participated by a party list of the Democratic Party. 1992-1994-a deputy chairman of the fraction "Democrats"1994-1995 -a chairman of the fraction "Democrats". 1993-1995 - a deputy chairman of the Committee of National Security and Defence. Participated by party list of the Democratic Party in 1995 parliamentary elections. Married: wife and 2 children.

No of members: 48417, (active - almost all).

Youth organisation: established in1998, 9120 members. Is not registered. leader - Zurab Muchiashvili. Address: 103 Agmashenebeli Ave., Tbilisi. Phone: 959714

Regional organisations: 8 regional organisations, district organisations in all districts, except Ajara.

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections. Reason: the law is to be improved.

The party does not support the present governmnet course: it does not fit the state interests.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP-Malkhaz Baramidze, an authorised representative in CEC- Lia Khomeriki

Pre-election program: welfare for everybody, democratic economy, popular internationalism. Establishing insurance systems, addressing the problem of unemployment, recovering territorial integrity through applying complex measures, combating emancipation of women, addressing problems of massive migration and corruption, establishing national security system, promoting the idea of co-existence of ideologies.

Contact person: Merab Miqautadze

Address: 103 Agmashenebeli Ave., Tbilisi; Phone: 940580

Economics: free industry and market economics. Immediate and effective use of the country industrial potential. Creation of foundation for veterans social protection.

Foreign Policy: Georgia should come back to Europe. Good neighbour relations with all neighbouring countries, especially with their military forces.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: regional

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentary

Founders: Nodar giorgadse, Akaki Gorgadse, Jemal Garduvadse, Revas Mikadse, Gia Jakeli, Gia Tsikhistavi.

The party was renamed, former title: Party of Peace and Freedom (Avgans) of Georgia

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - board (is elected for a 2-year term, 21 members) - revision commission (for a 2-year term, 7 members) - Nodar Giorgadse - a chairman (is elected at the congress for a 2-year term).

Married: wife Aza Mikadse and 2 children. Address: 3 Krtsanisi II lane, Tbilisi Phone: 23 41 43

No of members: 27000

Regional organisations: 10 regional and 65 rayon organisations

Printing body: a newspaper "VETERANI", founded in 1990, 2 times a month, 5000 copies.

Motto: Revival of national ideology in its legitimate rights

Economy: development of sustainable national industry in a sense of social equity and justice, public democratic economics based on private property with priority of national originality.

Foreign policy: open and equal partnership and co-operation with other states worldwide, primarily with those, neighbouring Georgia. Ensuring security within established national borders.

Territorial arrangement of the state: unitary (district division)

System arrangement of the state: national public self-governance, according to the principle: upward direction;

Date of founding: 12.09.1991; First registration: 15.01.93; Last registration: 20.02.98

Founders: Zurab Gagnidze, Mamuka Gelashvili

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - committee (elected for a 4-year term, consists of 15 members: Zurab gagnidze, Besik Chkheidze, Mamuka Gelashvili, Zurab Gagnidze, Jemal Diasamidze, Aleqsi Aroshidze, etc) - a chairman (last elected in 1998 for a 4-year term).

Zurab Gagnidze – (born in 1955,Tbilisi) a Philosopher, Ph.D. in Philosophy, Graduated from Tbilisi State University in 1979, post graduate studies at Tbilisi State University -1938, 1981-1984- a lecturer at TSU, 1984-1985 - a senior teacher at Tbilisi Technical University, 1986-1999 - an assistant professor at the Institute of Foreign Languages. Political experience: 1991- a chairman of National Ideology Party of Georgia, Until 1991 - senior consultant of Helsinky Union - Supreme Council. Did not participate in 1998 local self-government bodies' elections. Address: 4, Abasheli st., Tbilisi Phone: 293 692

No of members: 5000 (active 1500)

Regional organisations: 16 district organisations

Political background

The party boycotted the 1992 and 1995 parliamentary elections. Neither did it participate in 1998 local self-government bodies' elections due to objective reasons (armed attempt to the life of a chairman)

The party supported Z.Gamsakhurdia in 1991 presidential elections.

The party did not support any candidate in 1995 presidential elections.

The current political course of the government is considered as anti-national and anti-popular.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of 50 000 supporters, an authorised representative in CEC: Zurab Gagnidze

Pre-election program: Real state independence and freedom will save Georgia. Integrating state and national ideologies, liquidation of cosmopolitizm and massonism. Promoting the idea of self-governance and public governance. Abolishing prisons, releasing prisoners, employment of convicts (engaging them in reconstruction of cultural monuments), securing basic liberal rights and main freedoms, promoting national ideology among military forces, low and order against persecution and discrimination of the population, strengthening and defending national borders (social and military-political aspects), reducing parliament complement to 100 MPs, conducting elections on a proportional basis, reducing political parties in number, combating bureaucracy, ensuring timely distribution of wages and pensions, increasing and enriching state budget, recovering territorial integrity of Georgia.

Address: 82, Chavchavadze Ave. Tbilisi

Contact person: Zurab Gagnidze, Chairman

Economics: priority of private property, support of competition, achieving state non-interference in economics, decrease of customs and any taxes, adopting a budget without deficit, getting inflation down to zero, establishing of stable currency and financial system, support of small and medium business, support of export.

Foreign Policy: active collaboration with NATO, the USA and European Union. Ensuring security and welfare of Georgia.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal (regions should get autonomous equal rights (Tbilisi among them). Elections of all positions should be provided. Such fundamental affairs as defence, foreign policy, customs, prosecuting magistracy and so on should stay under the centre).

System Arrangement of the state: presidential

Since 1993 the union is a real member of Christian Democrat International

Founders: Irakli Kakbadse, Bachuki Vasadse, Paata Tandilashvili, Goga Kalandadse, Mamuka Orjonikidse, Amiran Dsotsenidse, Gia Tsetskhvashvili, Merab Baratshvili, Gia Burjanadse, Chabua Amirejibi, Nana Jorjadse, Zurab Kiknadse, Natia Amirejibi.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - federal committee (elected for a 2year term - 17 members (changing)) - committee (is elected for a 2-year term, 7 members: Badri Machavariani - a chairman, Mamuka Orjonikidse - a secretary general, Paata Tandilashvili, Zviad Dolidse, Amiran Dsotsenidse - deputy chairmen, Davit Dsadsaria - a deputy secretary general, Besarion Gabunia - a treasurer, Tornike Pipia - a head of election headquarters) - chairman (is elected for a 2-year term, by the congress, last elected 1998)

No of members: 18739 (active - 1000).

Youth organisation: Christian Democrat Association of Georgian Youth, founded 1988, has 600 members, is a judiciary person. Leader - Paata Sheshelidse. Address: 63 Kostava St., Tbilisi, phone: 363828, 335840, 646411, 641209, fax: 335849

Regional organisations: 7 regional and 37 rayon organisations

Printing body: a journal "CHRISTIANULI DEMOCRATIA". Founded 1999, monthly, 450 copies, free of charge.

The party does not support the present government political course. The reasons: the government was not able to realise: 1. Economic reforms 2. Restoration of territorial integrity 3. Withdraw Russian troops 4. Reduce of bureaucrat apparatus 5. Creation of Georgian army 6. Combating corruption

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: an MP - Tornike Pipia, an authorised representative - Avto Kobakhidse.

The party participates in 1999 elections.

Pre-election program priorities: 1.Reduction of bureaucrat apparatus 2. Completing law-court reform and reorganisation of the ministry of internal affairs 3. Increase of the army financing and moving it to professional regime 4. Deepening contacts with the USA, European Council, NATO and other regional organisations 5. Withdrawal of Russian troops 6. More activity to restore territorial integrity 7. Private property on land, competition, complete privatisation of the state industry 8. Reduce of taxes and budget expenditures 9. Achieving stable currency 10. Special support to small and medium business 11. Elections should be held at all levels (mayors, heads of police - in Tbilisi and all regions) 12. Broad rights to regions of Georgia, elections of governors 13. Human rights and freedom should become subject of special attention from government.

Address: 63 Kostava St., Tbilisi.

Phone: 363828, 335840, fax: 335840

Contact person: Zviad Gelashvili - a chairman of party commission

Motto: Lord, make Georgians love Georgia

Economy: scientific research and monitoring of current economical and social changes, creating relative models, paradigms. Elaborating principles for national mentality, developing national industry.

Foreign policy: encouraging participation in main international programs, such as "Silk Road", "TRACECA" and "BISEK".

State territorial arrangement: Federal

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 1995; First registration; 28.05.99

Founders: lecturers and employees of the society "Tsodna", Nugzar Tsereteli, Sergo Kurashvili, Davit Gegeshidze, Tengiz Beridze, Konstantine Betaneli, Gari Chafidze, Nodar Bakradze, Alexandre kavtaradze, George Shatirashvili, George Mchedlishvili, Vakhtang Tevzadze, Meri Pataraia, tea Kareli, Mimoza Chitanava.

Organizational structure: congress (once every 4 years) -central board(is elected for a 4- year term, 45 members)-central board bureau(is elected for a 4-year term, 13 members: Nugzar Tsereteli – a chairman, Sergo Kurashvili - an assistant, executive officer, Davit Gegeshidze - an assistant, Tengiz Beridze - a member of the central board, Konstantine Betaneli - a member of the central board, Mari Chaphidze - a member of the central board), - chairman (is elected by congress, for a 4- year term, last elected in 1999).

Nugzar Tsereteli (born 1935, in Tbilisi), Ph.D. in Philology, a writer. Graduated from TSU, department of Philology. Since1994 - a member of the International Federation of Journalists; Since 1993 - a vice president of the international organisation "Znanie". Profesioanl experience: recent position: a chariman of the union"Sazogadoeba Codna", (1990-until present). Political experience: 1994-1990 - a member of the Communist Party, a chairman of the Citizens' Political Union of Lecturers. Did not participate in 1990,1992 and 1995 parliamentary elections. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list. Married: wife: Aza Antelava and two children.

Address: 49 apt. 7, I.Nikoladze st., Tbilisi Phone; 22 5854, 990035, cericular: (877)414464 Fax: 936603

No of members: 7000,(active-650).

Regional organisations: 16 district organisations

The party supports current course of the government, which is based on experience and is hoped to contribute to revival of the state.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP- Anzor Tsotsonava, an authorised representative in CEC: Avtandil Nodia (Phone: 936990)

Pre-election program priorities: Targeting needs of "Intelligentsia", securing basic and civil rights of mentioned strata. Applying urgent measures for overcoming economic crisis. Supporting development of national industry and agriculture, creating viable employment system, establishing diversity of forms of property, securing rights and freedoms of businessmen, preserving national cultural heritage, strive for restoring territorial integrity. Building models of state political system and ideology around national traditions and customs and with respect to the experience gained by the humankind.

Address: 47, Kostava st., Tbilisi

Phone: 990035,996565, 999446

Fax: 936603

Contact person: Nugzar Tsereteli - a chairman, Sergo Kurashvili - a deputy chairman

Political direction: centrist

Economy: development of economy, convergence

Foreign policy: active neutrality

State territorial arrangement: unitary

State system arrangement: constitutional monarchy

Date of founding: 26.04.1987; First registration: 1989; last registration: 1999

Founders: Roin Liparteliani, Bidzina meladze, Jemal Mikeladze, Iuza Chankvetadze, Anzor Nemsitsveridze

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - darbazi (is elected for a 4-year term, consists of 11 members; Iuza Chankvetadze, Temur Liparteliani, Jemal Mikeladze-co-chairmen) - co-chairmen are elected by congress for a 4-year term, by rotation method, last elected in1999).

No of members: 35000, (active-25000)

Youth organisation: Union of Young Farmers, founded in 1990, 1000 members. A leader - Mirian Gvelesiani

The party participated individually in 1990 parliamentary elections, received 2.8% of votes.

The party participated individually in 1992 parliamentary elections, received 7% of votes.

The party boycotted 1995 parliamentary elections and 1998 local self-government elections.

The party supported Roin Liparteliani in 1991 parliamentary elections.

The party supported Roin Liparteliani in 1995 parliamentary elections.

The party supports current course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC- Vakhtang Beridze;

Address: Iuza Chankvetadze: 7 Kavsadze st., Tbilisi. Phone: 230067

Temur Liparteliani – Village Digomi, Mtskheta district

Jemal Nikeladze –Hotel "Ajara, room 1414,. Tbilisi

All of them participated in 1990 and 1992 parliamentary elections as majority candidates and by party lists. All of them boycotted 1995 parliamentary elections. All of them participate in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list.

Address: 70 Barnov St., Tbilisi

Contact person: Jemal Mikeladze, Temur Liparteliani

Motto: Those who will raise people will be raised up to the sky

Economics: establishing free market economics, Georgia should become a transit country, fair privatisation, supporting development of small and medium business

Foreign Policy: establishing close political, economic, military and cultural relations with USA and NATO member countries, good neighbour relations with neighbouring states.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary, within the historical borders of Georgia. (Acceptable version: federation with North Caucasian countries and confederation other Caucasian countries.)

System Arrangement of the state : presidential

Date of founding: 1990; First registration: 1990; Last registration: 1998.

Founders: Vajha Adamia, Guram Beruashvili, Z. Siamashvili, Jumber Tatulashvili, Torgva Bulashvili.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 3 years) - administration (elected for a 3-year term, 7 members: V.Adamia - a chairman, Georgre Giorgobiani - a head of administrative commission, Davit Ramishvili- a head of press department, Davit Kupreishvili- judicial commission, Gocha Qoblianidze-social-economical commission, Malkhaz Khucishvili- co-ordination and control commission, Nugzar Bakhtadze-ethical commission) - a chairman (last elected in 1995 for a 3-year term).

Vaja Adamia - (born 1950, in Tbilisi), a dentist. Graduated from the Medical Institute, dental departnment (Chita, Russian Federation, 1981). Professional experience: 1969-1976- Tbilisi Dental Clinic, 1982-1983 - Dusheti City Hospital , 1983-1985 –served as a teacher for a medical school #3, Tbilisi, headed dental department of the clinic #10, Tbilisi. 1985-1990 – Tbilisi Railway Clinic, Tbilisi dental Clinic #2. Political experience: 1981-1987-member of the Communist Party, head of the party organisation, 1987-1990 -a member of the Society of Saint Ilia the Righteous, 1990 - a member of the administration of Merab Kostava Society, 1991-a chairman. Participated in 1990 elections - as a majority candidate, got an MP, Merab Kostava Society "Round Table-Independent Georgia", from Ckhinvali region. 1990-1991- a chairman of National Security and defence committee. Participated in 1992 elections - by party list - Merab Kostava Society, got an MP. Participated in 1995 elections by party list - Merab Kostava society, did not get an MP. Participates in 1999 elections by party list. Married: wife: Nato Adamia and a child

Address: 1, Zandukeli st. Tbilisi, 380008. Phone: 997952 Fax: 983914

No of members: 2700 (active-1200).

Regional organisations: 7 District organisations: 53

Printing body: "Sarangi" (newspaper) founded in1990, few times a year, 2 000 copies, price: 30 tetri.

The party participated individually in 1992 parliamentary elections, received 3.3% of votes. Was represented by 7 MPs. (elected by party list (5), MP majority (2)).

Pre-election program priorities for 1992 elections: Establishing principles of national unity, promoting pro-western, pro-US policy.

The party participated individually in1995 parliamentary elections, received 2.34% of votes. Was represented by an MP (majority).

Pre-election program priorities for 1995 elections: Withdrawal from CIS area; Full and unconditional de-occupation of Georgia; Restoring territorial integrity and abolishing Abkhazian and Ajarian autonomies; Supporting transit of Big Oil through Georgia.

The party participated in 1998 Local self-government elections within the block "Georgia - Merab Kostava Society" (Ilia Chavchavadze Society, United Republican Party, Union of God Children of Georgia").

The party did not support any candidate in 1991 presidential elections.

The party did not support any candidate in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not support the current course of the government. The reasons: Russia-oriented internal and external policy, expansion of the influence of Russian Federation to Georgia through joining the CIS, widespread corruption, creating artificial barriers undermining processes of solving the problems in Abkhuazia and Shida Kartli . The party does not share the ideology of left

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: an MP - Jemal Sajaia, an authorised representative in CEC - Maka Gogokhia

The party participates in 1999 parliamentary elections.

Pre-election program for 1999 elections: withdrawal of Georgia from CIS area, full and unconditional de-occupation of Georgia, replacing so-called Russian peace-keeping forces by those representing international organisations, establishing close political, economical, military and cultural relations with U.S. and NATO member states, building partnership with neighbour states, supporting North Caucasian nations in the process of reaching independence, restoring territorial integrity of Georgia, providing conditions and guarantees for voluntary return of refugees and IDPs, contributing to the rehabilitation of post-conflict zones, supporting peaceful approach to abolishing Abkhazian and Ajarian autonomies. Promoting transit function of Georgia. Promoting the rule of law and combating corruption. Contributing to development industry and agriculture, science and education, encouraging integration of Georgia into European economic processes, supporting realisation of social programs, ensuring equal rights for the citizens of Georgia.

Address: 17, Galaktioni st., Tbilisi

Contact person: George Giorgobiani - a head of administrative commission

Political direction: left

Economy: addressing consequences of illegal, anti-popular privatisation, state property.

Foreign policy: neutrality, friendship and co-operation with neighbouring countries, establishing neutral state

State territorial arrangement: federal (federal at the current stage, unitary in future)

State system arrangement: parliamentary

Date of establishment: 1990; First registration: 1992, Last registration: 1998

Founders: Archil Ioseliani, Daredjan Ioseliani, Alexandre Elbakidze, Otar Egadze, Giga Lortkipanidze, Givi Ioramashvili

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years), - board (is elected for 2 years, consists of 9 members: George Lekiashvili, nikoloz Giunashvili, vajha Kochiashvili, Irakli Bregvadse, Ledi Tirikia) - chairman- Archil Ioseliani (is elected for 2-year long term, last elected in 1998)

Archil Ioseliani (born1951, in Tbilisi), a mathematician, a sculptor. Graduated from TSU, departments of mathematics (1973), social professions (1985). 1977-1980 - post graduate studies at Moscow, Hidrometeorological Center. Professioanl experience: 1973-1977 and 1980-1983-a research worker at Hidrometeorological Research Institute. 1983-1985 - a senior research worker at Georgian department of Oil research Institute of Northern Caucasus. 1985-1995 - a head of the laboratory at Politechnical Institute of Georgia. 1989-1990-a head of construction department of Popular Front of Georgia. 1993-1994 – participated in military operations in Abkhazia. 1990 parliamentary elections: participated as a majority candidate and by party list of the bloc "Democratic Georgia". 1992 parliamentary elections: MP. Participated as a majority candidate and by party list of the Union of Social Justice . 1992-1995 - a member of the Committee of Foreign Affairs and a chairman of the Subcommittee of Agriculture.1993-1994 – a chairman of the fraction "Progress", 1995 - a deputy chairman of the fraction "borjgali". Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate and by party list. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate and by party list.

Married: wife: Natela Akhaladze-Ioseliani and 4 children

Address: app.39, 2/2 Chavchavadze Ave. Tbilisi Phone: 224116

No of members: 1500, (active-500)

Printing body: "Arsi", monthly, established in 1997, 2000 copies, price: 50 Tetri

The party participated individually in 1992 parliamentary elections, received 1.86 % of votes, was represented by 2 MPs.

Pre-election program priorities: promoting democratic principles, preserving the role of state property, developing market economy

The party participated individually in 1995 parliamentary elections, received 1.05% of votes, was not represented in the parliament.

Pre-election program priorities: addressing consequences of illegal and anti-popular privatisation, re-establishing priority of state property in agriculture and industry.

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections. Reasons: main principles of local and regional governance had been considered anti-democratic.

The party did not support any candidates in 1991 presidential elections.

The party supported Jumber Patiashvili in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not support the present governmnet course as the government lacks clearly defined strategy.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP-Nodar Pagava, an authorised representative in CEC: Irakli Bregvadze

Pre-election program priorities: the pre-election program for 1995 parliamentary elections remains in force, the assent is made on care for vulnerable groups.

Address: app.39, 2/2 Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi

Phone: 22 4116

Contact person: Irakli Bregvadze - a political secretary

Motto: no unrealised promises

Political direction : right.

Economy: improving regional policy; liberalisation of taxation policy, protectionism in some spheres of business.

Foreign policy: activisation of regional policy, defining of state interests of Georgia in the model: the North - the South (strive to the North)

State territorial arrangement: Federal

State system arrangement: constitutional monarchy

Date of founding: 1995. First registration: 1995; Last registration: 1998.

Founders: G. Jojua, M. Jhgenti, G. Tsulaia, G. Kartosia, E. Sokurovi.

Conservative Party of Georgia is a law successor of Liberal-Conservative party, separated from monarchist party.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 year) - darbazi (elected for 2 years, 11 members: Geogre Kartozia – a chairman, Mamuli Jgenti, George Tsulaia, Temur Kobakhidze, Zaza Khaphava, Gagi Taliashvili) - regional board (is elected for 2 year term, 66 members) - chairman (is elected for a 2-year term, last elected in 1999)

George Kartozia (born 1969, in Tbilisi), an economist. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of commerce -1996. Professional experience: 1992 - an editor in chief of the newspaper "Dzlevai", Political experience: 1990-1992 - a chairman of Tbilisi headquarter of the Monarchist Party, 1993-1995 - a deputy chairman, 1995-1999-a deputy chairman, 1999-a chairman of the Conservative Party. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list and as a majority candidate.

Married: wife: Ia Bagashvili and a child

Address: 107, Uznadze st., Tbilisi Phone:951313

No of members: 2600, (active-700).

Youth organisation: Young Conservators, established in 1999, consists of 600 members. Is not registered. Leader - Goga Khetaguri.

Regional organisations: 7 regional and 42 district organisations

The party individually participated in 1995 elections and received 0,51% of votes.

Pre-election program priorities: Private property, Liberalisation of taxation system, privatisation of land, preserving all forms of property

The party did not participate in1998 local self-government elections. Reasons: the election system was considered unacceptable.

The party did not support any candidate in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not support the current course of the government. Reasons: insufficient management of national economics and inadequate social policy.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP-Zurab Cincqladze, an authorised representative in CEC - Gagi Taliashvili (Mobile phone: 899 561275).

The party patricipates in 1999 parliamentary elections.

Pre-election program: 1.addressing territorial problems; 2. Liberalisation of taxation system; 3. Developing local industry 4. Overcoming social-economic crisis; 5.Combating corruption; 6.Securing human rights.

Address: 32, Sabaduri st., Tbilisi

Phone: 724473

Contact person: George Kartozia

Economics: move to socialist planned economics from capitalist market economics. All forms of property should be acceptable. Revival of economics oriented to socialist development, creating new industrial objects.

Foreign Policy: cardinal change of foreign policy, establishing really independent, free, integral state. Georgia must not become a part of any other state or a satellite state.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal (territorial arrangement of Soviet Socialist Republic)

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentary (parliament workers unions)

The party is an independent member of the Union of Communist Parties

Founders: P. Giorgadse, Sh. Makharadse, G. Oniani

The party is a law successor of the Communist Party of Georgia

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - bureau (15 members) - secretariat (7 members) - - Panteleimon Giorgadse - a chairman (is elected by open vote, for a 2 years term, last elected 1996)

Panteleimon Giorgadse - (born 1925, in Samtredia), a military professional. Graduated from two military academies. Professional experience: a leader of border troops, was an advisor of the president in military affairs. Political experience: was a candidate in 1995 presidential elections from the United Communist Party of Georgia. In 1996 - was elected a secretary general of the central committee of the United Communist Party of Georgia for a 2-year term. Did not participate in 1990 elections. Participated in 1992 elections by party list from the Socialist party of Georgian Workers, got an MP. Did not participate in 1995 elections. Participates in 1999 elections by party list.

Married: wife: Valentina Giorgadse and 2 children

Address: 31 Paliashvili St, Tbilisi

Phone: 233772; cerricular: 877421136

No of members: 87000, active - 65000

Youth organisation: Youth Communist Union named after I. B. Stalin, founded 1994, 2000 members. Is a judiciary person. Leader - T. Pipia; adress: 6 Budapesti St., Tbilisi, phones: 384165, 381900

Regional organisations: 50 regional and 50 district organisations, more 20 district organisations are under development

Printing body: newspapers: "KOMUNISTI", "ZARIA VOSTOKA", 5000 copies, price: 50 tetri

The party participated in 1995 elections in the bloc: United Communist Party and Social Democrats, received 4.75% of votes, did not have a representative in the parliament

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-governing bodies' elections. The reason: in conditions of the existing state system win in the elections would cause discrimination of the party. It would not be able to realise even minimum of its program.

The party supported Jumber Patiashvili in 1995 presidential elections

The party does not support the present government political course. The reasons: present government political course is anti-national, adheres to western capital interests, establishes socially unfair system. The government leads Georgia to military bloc, and this opposes former policy of neutrality of Georgia.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative - Nodar Buchukuri

Pre-election program priorities: restoration of renewed Soviet social system, change of foreign political course according to interests of Georgia, equally loyal attitude to all religious confessions. Strict keeping of supremacy of law, discipline of human rights and order. Move to socialist planned economics from wrong capitalist market economics. All forms of property should be acceptable in conditions of labour exploitation. Creation of equal rights. Unfair property and social division will be liquidated, population will be saved from poverty and starve on the basis of renewed soviet socialist system restoration. Priority and guaranteed financing of national culture, health care, education, social welfare, physical culture and sports. The final aim of the party is to establish revived integral, prosperous country with all workers and honest people living in harmony regardless ethnicity, religion, property and educational status, gender and age.

Address: 6 Budapeshti St., Tbilisi

Phone: 384165, 381900

Contact person: Nodar Buchukuri - a secretary of the central committee

Economics: move to socialist planned economics from capitalist market economics. All forms of property should be acceptable. Revival of economics oriented to socialist development, creating new industrial objects.

Foreign Policy: cardinal change of foreign policy, establishing really independent, free, integral state. Georgia must not become a part of any other state or a satellite state.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentary

Founders: Badri Sisvadse, Tamaz Japoshvili, Tengiz Tevzadse

Organisational structure: congress (once every 3-4 years) - board (is elected for a 3-4-year term, 102 members) - board presidium, board session (is elected for a 3-4-year term, 17 members: Badri Sisvadse - a chairman, Tamaz Japoshvili, Tengiz Tevzadse, Tariel Chapichadse, Davit Tsertsvadse, Badri Melashvili, Besik Orjonikidse, Marina Gratashvili, Omar Khatiashvili, Davit Jhorjholiani, Tariel Kbilashvili, Arvelodi Tugushi, Venedi Peradse, Vajha Berianidse, Iuza Kutivadse, Suliko Latsabidse, Levan Chincharadse) - Badri Sisvadse - a chairman (is elected at the congress by open vote, for a 3-4 years term, elected 1999)

Badri Sisvadse - (born 1952, in village Sisivadseebi, Sachkhere rayon), an economist. Graduated from the department of trade organisation at Tbilisi State University. Professional experience: 1969-1971 - a worker at Sachkhere rayon village Korbouli collective economy unit, 1971-1973 - a worker at Tbilisi instrumental works. 1875-1981 - a worker at Tbilisi industrial unit "Electroavtomati". 1981-1999 - a head of industry unit at Tbilisi instrumental construction works. Political experience: 1986-1991 - was a member of Soviet Union Communist Party, 1999 - was elected a chairman of the Workers Union. Participates in 1999 elections by party list.

Married: wife: Nana Tsintsabadse and 2 children

Address: 14 Guramishvili St, Tbilisi Phone: 632931

No of members: 5000, active - 1650

The party does not support the present government political course, as it establishes socially unfair system.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative - Nodar Buchukuri

Pre-election program priorities: restoration of renewed Soviet social system, change of foreign political course according to interests of Georgia, equally loyal attitude to all religious confessions. Strict keeping of supremacy of law, discipline of human rights and order. Move to socialist planned economics from wrong capitalist market economics. All forms of property should be acceptable in conditions of labour exploitation. Creation of equal rights. Unfair property and social division will be liquidated, population will be saved from poverty and starve on the basis of renewed soviet socialist system restoration. Priority and guaranteed financing of national culture, health care, education, social welfare, physical culture and sports. The final aim of the party is to establish revived integral, prosperous country with all workers and honest people living in harmony regardless ethnicity, religion, property and educational status, gender and age.

Address: 6 Budapeshti St., Tbilisi

Phone: 381900, 381905

Contact person: Tamaz Japoshvili - phone: 618539, Tengiz Tevzadse - 641092

Motto: From Nikophsia to Darubandi

Economy: conservatism, private property on natural resources, private property on other objects, except those considered strategically important or essential for state security.

Foreign policy: regional security. Cultural integration of Caucasian nations.

State territorial arrangement: unitary with cultural autonomies.

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 1991, First registration: 1992, Last registration: 1998

Founders: Konstantine Chichinadze, Gaioz (Gia) Mamaladze

The party is a law successor of the union "Georgian Renaissance" and nationalist movement of Georgian emigrants "Tetri Giorgi". The Union of Georgian Nationalists has been created on the basis of the Union "Iberian-Caucasian Movement-National front".

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years), - board (is elected for a 4-year long term, consists of 7 members: Gaioz (Gia) Mamaladze - a chairman, Konstantine Chichinadze - a deputy chairman, Zurab Chichua, Besarion Bochorishvili, Kakhaber Tikaradze, Levan Giropgadze, Jumber Tadiashvili) - chairman (is elected for unlimited term, last elected in 1998).

Gaioz (Gia) Mamaladze, born in 1964,Tbilisi, a politician, graduated from Tbilisi State University, faculty of philology and art-criticism.

1983-1984-a woekman at Tbilisi book factory, 1989 – a head of the youth special commission for investigation of events of April 9. 1991-1992 – a member of Sakrebulo of Didube district.

Political experience: a leader of the Union of Georgian Nationalists.(was elected in1992 for 5- year long term and in 1998 for 4-year long term). 1991-1992-a chairman of the Union "Georgian renesscanse"/. In May,6 , 1992 the Union "Georgian renecsance" joined the Nationalists' Union.

Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections as a candidate majority, block"XXI century-Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Society-United Georgia". In 1991 was elected Sakrebulo member of Didube district. Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a candidate majority, block"XXI century-Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Society-United Georgia".

Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list.

Wife: Nato Giorgadze-Mamaladze

Address: app.39, 14, Digomi tract, Tbilisi

E-mail: gaioz@hotmail.com, gaios@hotmail.com

Internet address: webpage:wwwgeocitiez.com/Capitolhill/Congress/3397

No of members: 3000, active - 33

Youth organisation: Union of Young Nationalists, established in1997, 360 members, not registered, leader -Davit Kvirikadze.

Regional organisations: 7 regional and 61 district organisations

Printing body: "Nationalist", established 1993, periodicity: not fixed, 1000-2000 copies, free

The party did not participate in 1992 parliamentary elections due to political considerations.

The party participated in 1995 parliamentary elections within the block "XXI Century-Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Society-United Georgia". Received 4.2% of votes (according to official/distorted results). The real percentage of votes received is assumed to be 18%. Was not represented in the parliament.

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections. Reasons: artificial barriers created during registration process.

The party supported Zviad Gamsakhurdia in 1991 presidential elections.

The party did not support any candidates in 1995 presidential elections.

The current political course of the government is considered anti-national and anti-popular.

The party is registered in CEC. Grounds: MP-Tamaz Tkhelidze, an authorised representative- Zurab Chichua

Address: Digomi 2/14,2/39

Phone: 963998

Internet address: www.geocitiez.com/Capitolhill/congress/3397

Contact person: Zurab Chachua - a head of administrative department

Economy: state regulated market economy

Foreign policy: neutral state

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 1995; First registration: 1995; Last registration: 1998

Founders: Tamaz Kerdsevadze, Tamaz Kapanadze, Irakli Ramishvili, Nika Mamulashvili, Michael Jokhadze, Koba Tophuria

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - main board (is elected for 2-year term, consists of 5 members: Tamaz Kerdsevadze - a secretary general, Tamaz Kapanadze, Irakli Ramishvili) - chairman (is elected by secret vote for a 2-year term, last elected in 1999)

Tamaz Kerdzevadze-born in 1953 Vani district, village Kveda Gora , a doctor. In 1974 Graduated from Tbilisi State Medical Institute. Work experience: from 1997 until present-a neiro-surgeon at Republic clinic. 1999- a secretary general of the "Heart of Georgia-XXI" (was elected for 2- year long term).

Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a candidate majority and by party list of the block "XXI century,Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Society-Coalition United Georgia" .

Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list.

Married: wife- Marina Kvitaishvili and two Children

Address: 33a, Delisi st., Tbilisi

Phone: 395668

Mobile phone: (899)513018

No of members: 1600, (active-200)

Youth organisation of the party: " The heart of Georgia-XXI"-Youth organisation. Established in 1996, 150 members. Not registered. Leader - Zurab Kerdzevadze. Address: 33a Delisi st., Tbilisi Phone: 395668

Regional organisations: 4 regional and 10 district organisations

The party participated in 1995 parliamentary elections within the bloc "XXI century Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Society-coalition United Georgia", received 4.7% of votes.

Pre-election program: United, independent, democratic state, sound economy and social welfare, abolishing foreign military bases on the territory of Georgia.

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections.

The party did not support any candidates in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not support the present government course because of its economical and political course.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC - Zurab Kerdzevadze

Pre-election program: creative, responsible, flexible and innovative governance style; free, democratic and unitary state; sound economics and social welfare; care for vulnerable groups. Free health services and education, which are to be reimbursed from the state budget, rule of law. Order against crime. Securing basic human rights in accordance with 1948 declaration of UN. Restoring and protecting state territorial integrity.

Address: 33a Delisi st., Tbilisi

Phone: 395668

Contact person: Tamaz Kerdzevadze - a secretary general, cericular: (899)513018

Political direction: centrist

1. Economics: the best state formation for workers and the whole Georgia based on national traditions. Part should be taken from Capitalism, part from Feudalism and so on.

2. Foreign Policy: peaceful coexistence, settlement of all disputes amicably, peacefully, no violence.

3. Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary-regional (Georgia must be a unitary state, mono-management. 7 regions the same as 7 sides of our star are: Abkhazia, Ajara, Imereti,Samegrelo, Samtskhe Javakheti, Kartli, Kakheti)

4. System Arrangement of the state: presidential. (president is necessary, but there should be an active parliament, that will control all activities of the president and will adopt appropriate laws for welfare of population and the state).

Date of founding: 1989. First registration: 1995, new registration: 1998.

Founders: Milheil Gogoberidze, Berdo Goishvili, Koba Arabuli, Levan Pruidse Tengiz Chkheidse and others.

The party members initially belonged to the party People's Front. The party is a law successor of "Mamulis Agorszineba" (homeland's Revival), from 1995 - "Samshoblo" (homeland).

Married: wife: Nana Lotidse, a child.

Address: Nutsubidse III micro rayon, I quartile, VII corp. apt. 21, Tbilisi. Phone: 321334

Number of members: 1.355 (active - 50),

Youth organisation: The party has a youth organisation of the party "Samshoblo". Founded in 1999, has 70 members, is not a judiciary person, leader - Zurab Samkharadse, address: Nutsubidse III micro rayon, I quartile, VII corp. apt. 21, Tbilisi.

The party has 10 district organisations; regional ones are under development

The party individually participated in 1990 parliamentary elections and received 1.2% of votes and was not represented in the Parliament.

Pre-election program priorities: independent Georgia

The party individually participated in 1992 parliamentary elections and received about 3% of votes and was represented in the Parliament by 1 MP.

Pre-election program priorities: totally independent Georgia, withdraw Russian troops.

The party individually participated in 1995 parliamentary elections and received 1.2% of votes and was not represented in the Parliament.

Pre-election program priorities: to create economically strong state

In 1991 presidential elections the party supported Z. Gamsakhurdia

In 1995 presidential elections the party supported E. Shevardnadze.

The party partially supports the course of current government. The party fully agrees with the foreign course, but does not agree with home affairs, as none of the problems in populations' social level increase has been settled, on the contrary, population life level eventually decreases.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: an MP - Vladimer Baluashvili,

Contact person: Omar Tskhvaradse

Address: Nutsubidse III micro rayon, I quartile, VII corp. apt. 21 Tbilisi.

Phone: 321334

Motto: " Happiness for all"

Economy: convergence

Foreign policy: ideas of Davit Agmashenebeli (the builder) - neutrality, co-operation with friends and supporters, pro-Georgian orientation.

State territorial arrangement: unitary

State system arrangement: constitutional monarchy

Date of founding: 19.08.1996; First registration: 10.1996; Last registration: 02.1998

Founders: Roin Liparteliani, Vakhtang Beridze, Vaja Maglakelidze, George Chankotidze, Nino Abulashvili, Davit Menagarishvili, Otar Gamkrelidze, Nana Bagashvili, Davit Gvianidze, Temur Gogitidze.

Organisational structure: Congress (once every 4 years) - darbazi(is elected for a 4-year term, 21 members: Roin Liparteliani - a chairman, Vakhtang Beirdze - a deputy chairman, Davit Menagarishvili - an assistant, Nana Bagashvili, Nino Abuashvili, Lia Malkhazishvili) - a chairman (is elected by congress, for a 4-year term, last elected in1996)

Roin Liparteliani (born 1951, in the village Kakhura, Lentekhi district), a lawyer, an agronomist, a journalist, a diplomat, an Academician. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of Law (1985), Agrarian University, department of agronomy, department of social professions/journalism, Institute of Diplomacy/international diplomat. Awarded the title of National Hero of Georgia, the Order of Davit Agmashenebeli and Tamar the Queen. The gold Order awarded in Italy for achievements in the sphere of diplomacy (1994). political experience: in 1996 was elected a chairman of Davit Agmashenebely Party for a 4- year term. 1988-1992- a chairman and a founder of the Farmers' Party of Georgia, 1992-1996 - a chariman and a founder of the Agrarian Party of Georgia. 1990 parliamentary elections: participated by party list of Farmers' Party of Georgia and as a candidate(majority). Participated in presidential elections. 1992 parliamentary elections: MP, participated as a majority candidate and by party list. In 1992 was elected a chariman of the agrarian committee of the fraction "Davit Agmashenebeli, took part in 1995 presidential elections. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list and as a candidate (majority).

Has three children.

Address: 59 app, IV micro-district, Nutsubidze, Tbilisi. Phone:396899, cericular: 899519430

No of members: 17000, (active-4000)

Youth organisation of the party: D.Agmashenebeli Party Youth Organisation. Established in 23.11.1996. Has 1500 members. Not registered. A leader: Raisa Liparteliani.

Address: 41, Kostava st., Tbilisi. Room 347. Phone: 396899

Regional organisations: 12 regional and 85 district organisations

Printing body: "Davit Agmashenebeli"/newspaper. "Davit Agmashenebeli"/magazine. Established 1996. Has not been issued yet.

The party does not support the current course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC.Grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC: Roin Liparteliani

Address; 41, Kostava st., Tbilisi.

Phone: 335326

Cericular: (899) 519430

Contact person: Nani Bagashvili - a deputy chairman, (phone:530003). Vakhtang Beridze - a deputy chairman (phone: 397880).

Political direction: centrist

Motto: "Strive for good"

Economy: stimulating legal environment for development of local economy and attracting foreign investment. Private property. Developing small business.

Foreign policy: neutrality, co-operation, integration.

State territorial arrangement: unitary, regional asymmetry, different forms of autonomy.

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 1967, First registration: 1996, Last registration: 1997

Organisational structure: congress (once a year), - board (is elected for 2 years, 17 members: Z. Murvanidze, T. Tsilosani, G.Ramishvili – deputies, I. Ninua - a secretary) - chairman (is elected by a secret vote for a 2- year term, last elected in1998)

Zurab Murvanidze, (born 1947, in Tbilisi), an artist-decorator, a neurosurgeon, a sociologist, a journalist. Graduated from: State Academy of Arts (1966), TSU/department of journalism (1971), Kalinin Medical Institute (1972). From 1996 - a president of the International Charity Fund. Professional experience: 1979-1999 - a an assistant at Tbilisi Medical University. Political experience: was a member of the Communist Party. 1992-1995-a member of the central board of the Constitutional-Democratic Party. Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate and by party list of the constitutional –Democratic Party, got MP. Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate and by party list, was illegally excluded from party list. In 1999 parliamentary elections participates as a majority candidate and by party list.

Has three children.

Address: app.33, 6 Ambrolauri st., Tbilisi.

Phone: 396518, 375420

Fax: 396518, 375420

No of members: 1000, active-150

Regional organisations: 10 the party has district organisations.

Printing body: "Sitkva", founded in 1997, 499 copies, price:10 tetri

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections. Reasons: participation of parties was not considered reasonable.

The current course of the government is considered vague and is not supported by the party.

The party is registred in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters

Pre-election program: developing appropriate legal environment. The party has elaborated laws related to health care, business, social and military issues, as well as those concerning protection of vulnerable groups.

Address: app.33, 6 Ambrolauri st., Tbilisi

Phone: 396518, 375420

Contact person: Z.Murvanidze - a chairman, T. Tsilosani, G.Ramishvili-deputies, I. Ninua- a secretary.

Motto: Compatriots, unite! Back to the future!

Political direction: left

Economy: centralised national economics, centralised national financial policy

Foreign policy: close political and economical partnership with former SU countries, co-operation with other states on a mutually acceptable basis.

State territorial arrangement: unitary, territorial arrangement to be based on the constitutions of 1921, 1937, 1978, 1991.

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 1992; First registration: 1994; Last registration: 1998

Founders: Ivane Tsiklauri, Shalva Berianidze, Edisher Oqruashvili, Zurab Qvelidze etc. (101 persons). In 1992 the initiative group leaded by I.Tsiklauri created "Labour Socialist Party", which was consequently renamed to "Labour Communist Party"(1995). Since 1994 " Communist Party of Georgia".

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - central committee plenum (is elected for a 2-year term, 83 members) - secretariat (is elected for a 2-year term, 5 members: Ivane tsiklauri-the first secretary, Zurab Kvelidze- CC secretary, Jemal Glunchadze- CC secretary, Merab Zubalashvili- CC secretary) - CC secretary general (is elected by congress for 2-year term, last elected in 1998).

Ivane Tsiklauri (born 1953, in village Dolisqedi, Dusheti district). A political economist. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of economics. Professional experience: recent position - a head of the sector at the Institute of Economy (1986-1989). Political experience: 1992- CC first secretary of the Communist Party of Georgia. Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections as a candidate majority as well as by party list of the organisation "Stalini" (candidature was cancelled a day before the elections). Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate (election district #5) as well as by party list of the Socialist party of Georgian labours". Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate (Dusheti election district ) as well as by party list of the Communist party of Georgia. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate and by party list.

Married: wife: Asia Tsiklauri and two children

Address: 16/26 Dimitri Tavdadebulist., Tbilisi. Phone: 532517

No of members: 15 000, (active-7 000)

Youth organisation of the party: comsomol, established in1995, consists of 3000 members, officially registered. Leader: Eka Naskidashvili.

Address: 2, Montin st., Tbilisi

Regional organisations: 8 and 72 district organisations

Printing body: "Komunisti –XXI" weekly, established in 1999, 3000 copies, price: 30 tetri

The party participated individually in 1992 parliamentary elections, was represented by 4 MPs.

Pre-election program priorities: preserving basics of socialism, sound social welfare system.

The party participated individually in 1995 parliamentary elections, received 3% of votes.

Pre-election program priorities: centralised state manageable economics, the land belongs to people, the land belongs to the state, unitary territorial arrangement, close relationship with former Soviet Union republics.

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections due to the following reasons: 1. Georgian constitution does not define state administrative-territorial arrangement; 2. The census has not been conducted during recent years 3. The population of Abkhazia and Samachablo did not participate in the elections.

The party supported E. Shevardnadze in 1991 presidential elections.

The party supported E. Shevardnadze in 1995 presidential elections.

The current course of the government is not supported by the party. Both: foreign and home policies are considered anti-national.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC - Badri Megrelishvili

Pre-election program: 1. Recovering and developing basics of socialism. Establishing socialist democracy - the power belongs to the people. 2. Developing centralised economics, supporting production and industrial development, establishing supplementary labour-intensive industries and small-scale manufactures, employment for all, a better targeting system, an effective social welfare system, carrying out socialist social policy. 3. Improving management of local production and industry, better trade policies, and fairer rules and fair terms to the labour. 4. Recovering territorial integrity through relative political measures.

Address: 2, Montin st., Tbilisi

Contact person: Edisher Okruashvili, head of joint department

Economics: forming the ideology of market economics

Foreign Policy: neutrality

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentary

Founders: George Chincharauli

The party is a law successor of Georgia National Integrity and Social Equality Party

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - gamgeoba (is elected for a 4-year term, 9 members: George Chincharauli, Solomon Gakhouri, Zakro Gabanashvili, Demur Khurtsilava, Khatuna Jachvadse, Irakli Arabuli) - presidium (is elected for a 4-year term - 3 members) - George Chincharauli - a chairman (is elected for a 4-year term, last elected in 1998).

George Chincharauli (born 1947, in village Sachure, Tianeti rayon), an economist, a professor. In 1971 graduated from the department of economics at Tbilisi State University. Professional experience: a head of the National University department. Since 1998 has been a chairman of Georgia Highlanders Society. Since 1990 has been a chairman of National Integrity Party. In 1990 was elected a chairman of National Integrity Party. Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections by party list, in the bloc: "Sakartvelos Erovnuli Ertianobis Partia da Mtielta Kavshiri", did not get an MP. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party list, in the bloc: "Sakartvelos Erovnuli Ertianobis Partia da Mtielta Kavshiri", got an MP. In 1992-1995 was a chairman of the fraction "Borjgali", as well as a member of juridical and financial commissions. Participated in 1995 elections as a majority candidate as well as by party list, did not get an MP. Participates in 1999 elections by party list.

No of members: 10000 (active - 500).

Youth organisation: Youth organisation of Georgia National Integrity Party. Founded in 1990, 4000 members, is not a judiciary person. Leader: Natia Niniashvili, address: 5, Balanchivadse St, Tbilisi.

Regional organisations: 64 regional and 64 rayon organisations

Printing body: a newspaper "BORJGALI", founded in 1990, 500 copies.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: an MP - Ramiz Bakirov, an authorised representative - Natia Niniashvili

The party takes part in 1999 elections.

Pre-election program priorities: change of corrupted government, adopting fair legislation, restoration of territorial integrity, well organised taxation, welfare of population.

Phone: 936557, 294651

Economics: developing of national production based on local resources.

Foreign Policy: neutrality, equity

Territorial Arrangement of the state: federal

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentary

Founders: K. Gogochuri, P.Piranishvili

The party is a law successor of the Political Union of Highlanders.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - board (is elected for a 4-year term, 11 members: Giga Phickhalauri- a chairman, Viktor Zviadauri, Eter Namgaidze, Sulkhan Iashvili, Leila Daushvili, Tamaz Tsiklauri, Jemal Jaliashvili, George Khakhiauri, Darejan Karseladze, Vaja Aptsiauri, Lasha Gugeshashvili) - chairman (is elected for a 4-year term, last elected in 1998).

Gela Aptsiauri (born 1947, in Kazbegi district), an economist. In 1976 graduated from Politechnical Institute of Georgia. In 1999 graduated from the faculty of Economics at Tbilisi State University. recent position: since 1998 has been an inspector at tax department of Mtatsminda district. In 1998 was elected a chairman of the Highlanders' Political League. Did not participate in 1990, 1992 and 1995 parliamentary elections.

Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list.

Married: wife and 3 children

Address: corp.10, app. 48, Vazisubani zone, Tbilisi Phone: 799706

No of members: 5000 (active-1500).

Youth organisation: Youth League of Highlanders. Founded in 1990, 600 members, is not a judiciary person. Leader - Lasha Gugeshashvili. Address: 5 Balanchivadze st., Tbilisi

Regional organisations: 30 district organisations

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, and an MP - Alexander Jibladze, an authorised representative -Natia Naniashvili.

Pre-election priorities: 1. Establishing legal framework, promoting principles of market economy, striving for national unity and equity.

Phone: 799706

Political direction: right

Economy: private property, free market economy

Foreign policy: "Caucasian Community", oriented to the west

Territorial arrangement of the state: unitary

State system arrangement: Presidential

The party is a member of the Amnesty International since 1976.

The party is a member of the " Human Rights Protection International Organisation"

Date of founding: 1976; First registration: 1990; Last registration:1998

Founders: Z.Gamsakhurdia, M.Kostava

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - administration (is elected for a 4-year long term, members (5-7): Tengis Kikacheishvili - a chairman, Nukri Bagdavadze, Ilarion Mirotadze, Tornike Amashukeli, Zurab Manchkhanashvili) - chairman (is elected for a 4-year term, last elected in 1997).

Tengiz Kikacheishvili (born 1940, in Tbilisi), Ph.D. in Philology, a professor. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of Philology in 1964. Professional experience: recent position: 1987-1999 a chief of TSU Department of history of modern Georgian literature, Political experience: 1989-1991-a member of darabzi of the Popular Front of Georgia, 1992-1995 - a member of administrative department of the National-Liberal Party, "Round Table-Free Georgia" /a vice-speaker (1993-1997), "Helsinki Union – National Revival of Georgia/chairman, "Round Table-Free Georgia"/a speaker (was elected in1997 for a 4-year term).

Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections both by party list (Popular Front of Georgia) and as a majority candidate. Did not participate in 1992 and 1995 parliamentary elections. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections both by party list and as a majority candidate.

Married: wife: Jilda Amiranashvili and a child

Address: 31 app. 17, Dolidze st., Tbilisi Phone: 334719, fax: 334719

No of members: 3500 (active –1500)

Regional organisations: 12 regional and 50 district organisations

Printing body: "Round Table-Free Georgia", founded in1997. Price: 40 tetri.

The party participated in 1990 parliamentary elections within the Block"Round Table-Free Geogria", received 54% of votes, represented by 9 MPs (elected by party lists) and 5 MPs (majority).

The party boycotted 1992 and 1995 parliamentary elections and 1998 local self-government elections. The current Law on Elections is considered antidemocratic.

The party supported Zviad Gamsakhurdia in 1991 presidential elections.

The party did not support any candidates in 1995 presidential elections.

The party does not share the main principles of current government policy.

The party is registered in CEC. Grounds: Signatures of 50000 supporters, a member of CEC - Elmira Meskhishvili

Address: 31 app. 17, Dolidze st., Tbilisi

Phone: 334719

Fax: 334719

Contact person: Tengiz Kikacheishvili - a chairman

• The Christian-Conservative Party of Georgia

Motto: The homeland is unique as the Lord

Political direction: right

Economy: The party shares the main economic principles of Western right wing parties, Developing viable, middle class oriented fiscal policy.

Foreign policy: creating axis type state, which is believed to play a crucial role among the states of Caucasus region. The future structural arrangement of the Caucasus region should have much in common with that of the European Union (Integrated currency and security systems). Another important issue that is in urgent need to be addressed is that of Russian military bases currently located on the territory of Georgia.

State territorial arrangement: unitary (the confederal/federal arrangement is acceptable only among the subjects of the "Caucasian Community)"

State system arrangement: presidential (the presidential-parliamentary (so-called French model) is considered the best)

Date of founding: 17.10.1997 First registration: 21.11.1997, Last registration: 23.01.1998.

Founders: Shota Malashkhia, Boris Berulava, Tengiz Kikacheishvili, Boris Museridze.

The party was created on the basis of the united movement of more then 10 organisations "Movement of National Survival-Resistance Front".

Comments: The "Movement of National Survival-Resistance Front"was established in 1992 and played an active role in the processes of formation and directing public opinion and action against existed rules and destructive government policy. The Movement organised most of public protest actions during 1992-1993.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 3 years) - committee (is elected for a 3-year term,7 members: Shota Malashxia - a chairman, Boris Berulava - a head of the organisational sector, Dodo Naphetvaridze - public-social sector, George Goradse - a lawer-expert, Giga Kvartskhava - economical sector, Lado Sulaberidze-public relations sector, Avtandil Beselia - a head of the press-service) - chairman (is elected by congress for 3 year term, elected 1997)

Shota Malshkhia (born 1962, in Tbilisi), a doctor-neiroimmunologist. In 1989 Graduated from Tbilisi State Medical Institute. Professional experience: recent position: 1990-1999 - an immunologist at Tbilisi clinic-ambulance #2. Political experience: 1992-1997 a member of the main committee of the "Movement of National Survival-Resistance Front", In 1997 was elected a chariman of the Christian Conservative Party of Georgia.

Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections both by party list and as a majority candidate.

Married: wife: Phati Antadze and 2 children

Address: 4, Philia st., Tbilisi Phone: 663954

No of members: 1700, (active-450).

Regional organisations: 7 regional and 20 district organisations

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections, since the territorial-administrative arrangement of the state is not defined by state constitution.

In a view of the party the current course of the government could not even be called a political one, since the political elite lacks the ability to formulate political strategies and clear concepts of development. The government does not have any clear ideology, program or models, other than rather embryonic ones based on initiative social-democratic or nationalist patterns.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative - Jumber Bliadze (bloc "Round Table-Free Georgia"). Phone: 796738

Pre-election program priorities: 1. Creating effective mechanisms for recovering territorial integrity of Georgia.(establishing legal framework). 2. Combating widespread corruption (comprehensive research and application). 3. Emposing middle class oriented fiscal policy. 4. Ensuring proper use of geo-political location of Georgia in the process of defining future image of the state. 5. Solving the problem of Russian troops on the territory of Georgia.

Address: 36, Kobuleti st., Tbilisi.Phone: 22 2094

Contact person: Miranda Koridze-secretary, Avto Beselia- head of the press service.

Political direction: right

Motto: "The Lord, King and Motherland"

Economy: Establishing legal guaranties for all forms of property, reviving traditional branches of industry.

Foreign politics: Building external orientation of Georgian politics around national priorities and basic values of humankind with respect to its geo-political position.

State territorial arrangement: unitary

State system arrangement: constitutional monarchy

Date of founding: 1995, first registration: 11.07.97, last registration: 20.02.98

Founders: Sakrebulo of Georgian Historical Families and their supporters, Alexandre Batonishvili Society, Union of Georgians " Bolnuri Jvari"

Organisational structure: Congress (once every 3 years), - board (elected for a 3-year term, 13 members: Davit Pavlenishvili, Davit Arabidze, Zviad Batiashvili, Nodar Modebadze, Moris Museridze, Nugzar Mgvdeladze, Teimuraz Nefaridze, Marine Tatishvili, Lali falavandishvili, Viktor Fxaladze, Irakli Cholokashvili, Maia Eristavi, Rusudan Eristavi), - chairman (is elected for a 3-year term, last elected in 1997)

David Phavlenishvili: (born 1943, in Tbilisi), a geologist. Graduated from Tbilisi Technical University, department of Geology, in 1967. Professional experience: 1967-1989 - a senior geologist at Geological department of Georgia. Political experience: 1997 - a chairman of the Royal league of Georgia.

Married: wife: Meri Kalatosishvili, 2 children

Address: 64, apt., 8,Tsereteli Ave. Tbilisi Phone: 347835

No of members: 37 000 (active-250)

Regional organisations: 14 district organisations

The party does not support the current course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of 50000 supporters, an authorised representative in CEC: Moris Maisuradze (8, apt. 94, Vaja Pshavela ave., Tbilisi. Phone: 303968

Pre-election program: unconditionally independent, free, prosperous, revived, united and inviolable Georgia as a free member of free "Caucasian Community". National government.

Address: 21, Chubinashvili St., Tbilisi.

Phone: 951498

Contact person: Tinatin Meipariani - a head of the press-centre

Economics: social balance, forming of middle class. Private property as a basis for personal freedom. Protection of home market. Defining priorities of industry and agriculture. Strengthening and revival of priority directions of state protectionism.

Foreign Policy: European western course. Entering European Union eventually. Start of integration and harmonisation process with Europe and West in all spheres of the state direction. Peaceful Caucasus and restoration of historic functions of Georgia in Caucasus. Development of equal rights partnership relations with Russia.

Territorial Arrangement of the state: asymmetric federalism

System Arrangement of the state: presidential (strong president, strong parliament, and strong juridical system)

Founders: Nestan Kirtadse, Dimitri Shvelidse, Nugzar Rekhviashvili, Nodar Gugutsidse.

Organisational structure: congress (once a year) - committee (is elected for a year term, 9 members: Nestan (Elisabed) Kirtadse - a chairman, Dimitri Shvelidse - a political secretary of the union, Nugzar Koberidse - a deputy chairman, Nugzar Rekhviashvili - a chairman of national minorities department, a member of the main committee, Khatuna Koberidse - a chairman of analytical department, and others) - Nestan Kirtadse - a chairman (is elected for a 3-year term, last elected in 1997).

Nestan Kirtadse (born 1960, in Kutaisi), a politician, a historian, Ph. D. a professor. In 1980 graduated from the department of History-Philology at Kutaisi State Pedagogical Institute. In 1990 - postgraduate studies at Tbilisi State University. 1996 - a certificate of Maastricht Public Administration European Institute. Professional experience: 1981-1987 - assistant at the department of Kutaisi State Politechnical Institute. 1990-1998 - a teacher, then a senior teacher at the department of political parties' history at Tbilisi State University. 1998-1999 - an assistant professor, since 1999 - a professor. Political Experience: in 1995-1996 was a political secretary of Citizens' Union. Since 1997 has been a chairman of National Democrat Union - Christian Democrats. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party list - National Democrat Party, got an MP, 1992-1993 - was a member of fraction "EDP" and in 1992-1995 - a member of foreign relations committee. Participated in 1995 elections by party list - Citizens' Union, got an MP, was a member of fraction "Mokalake" in 1995-1996, in 1996-1999 - a member of fraction "Amomrcheveli" (renamed as a "Leiboristi"), since 1995 has been a member of foreign relations committee. Participates in 1999 elections as a majority candidate as well as by party list.

Married: husband: Zurab Rekhviashvili and a child

Address: 30 Zubalashvilebi St, apt. 28 Tbilisi. Phone: 933474, 921169 (parliament), cerricular: 877432491

No of members: 15000 (all active).

Youth organisation: National Democrats Youth Union. Founded in 1998, 5000 members, is a judiciary person. Leader - political board. Address: 30 Zubalashvilebi St, apt. 28 Tbilisi, phone: 934374

Regional organisations: all over Georgia

Printing body: a journal "Atsmko Shobili Tsarsulidan" Founded 1997, annual, 1000 copies, price under agreement. A newspaper "ULO", founded in 1997, monthly, 5000 copies.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, and an MP -Nestan Lkirtadse, an authorised representative - Khatuna Koberidse

Phone: 934374, 921169

Contact person: Khatuna Koberidse - a head of analytical department

Economy: 1. Combating corruption at all levels; 2. Developing industry and agriculture; 3. Establishing free market economy, supporting development of small and medium-scale business. 4. Supporting oil transit and production. 5. Reconstruction and development of Batumi, Sukhumi and Photi ports.

Foreign policy: 1. Integration into Europe; 2. Establishing close partnership with Germany, France, the USA and other capitalist states; 3. Supporting development of Caucasian region.

State territorial arrangement: unitary

State System arrangement: presidential

date of founding: 02.09.1998; First registration: 25.09.1998

Founders: Avtandil Chitadze, Lali Gongliashvili, Lali Mchedlishvili, Misha Cholokava, Anzor Jakeli.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - board ( is elected for 2 years, 11 members: Lali Gongliashvili, Lali Mchedlishvili, Guguli Mchedlishvili,Bidzina Mshvenieradze, Leila Bukhrashvili, Misha Cholokava, Ludmila Kvekveskiri, Jumber Bliadze, Merab Kavtaradze, Lia Banelashvili, Khatuna Tsotsklauri)-chairman ( is elected by secret vote for a 2-year term, elected in 02.09.1998)

Avtandil Chitadze (born in 1949, village Tsipa, Kharagauli rayon), an economist. Graduated from department of economy at Tbilisi State University, in 1971. Professional experience: 1982-1986-a head of financial department at Rustavi factory "Azoti", 1986-1987- a head of financial departement of Rustavi Gamgeoba.1987-1991-a head of tax department at the Ministry of Finance of Georgia. 1991-1991 - a prefect of Rustavi. Professioanl experience: 1992-1998 - a deputy chairman of the movement "Chkondideli". In 1998 was elected a chariman of the Christian-Socialist league of Georgia. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party list, got an MP. Was a chariman of the fractions: "Tankhmoba" and "Communist". Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list.

Married: wife: Lali Gongliashvili and a child.

Address: Rustavi, micro-district no 8. Phone: 153333 cericular: (899)562749

No of members: 1230, (active-160)

Youth organisation: Youth organisation of Christian-Socialist League of Georgia. Established: 02.09.1998, consists of 21 members. Is not registered, a leader-Ilo Beruashvili.

Regional organisations: 8 district organisations

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections, the Law on local government is considered in need to be improved.

The party partially supports a political course of the government.

The party is registeredin CEC, grounds: signatures of supporters, an authorised representative in CEC- Jumber Bliadze (Varketili tract, Tbilisi)

Pre-election program: free, independent, prosperous state, recovering territorial integrity, integration into Europe, and European structures such as EU, defining economic program, overcoming crisis, liberal tax system, supporting strengthening of middle strata, social welfare, reasonable income for all, care for young generation, free school education, addressing the problem of underpayment in education system, serving and targeting society, respect to Christian moral and Christian values.

Address: 12-1 Megobroba Ave. Rustavi.

Phone: 153333

cericular: (899)562749

Contact person: Avtandil Chitadze - a chairman

Political direction : right

Motto: Native Land, Language, Religion.

Economics: free

Foreign policy: Caucasian confederation, local and free

Territorial arrangement of the state: unitary

System arrangement of the state: presidential

Date of founding: 12.01.1988; First registration: 09.1990; New registration: 01.02. 1998.

Founders : Merab Kostava, Zviad Gamsakhurdia.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - administration (is elected for a 4-year term, members: Zurab Tskhadadze, Kakha Chanturia, Amiran Pirtskhalava, Ketevan Abdaladze, Vakhtang Tsagareishvili) - a chairman (is elected by a congress for a 4-year term, last elected in 1997)

Vakhtang Cagareishvili - (born in 1943, Zestafoni), Ph.D. in mathematics and physics. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of mathematics. Professional experience: 1978-1994 - a lecturer at TSU department of general mathematics. Political experience: since 1997 - a chairman of the board of SSIR, 1990-1997-a board member of SSIR, 1998-1990 - a head of religion commission of National JusticeUnion , 1989-1990 - a member of Republican-Federalist Party

Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections as a majority candidate, from the block " Round Table-Free Georgia", got an MP, since 1991- a member of the fraction "Majority-1991", 1990 until present - a head of the subcommittee.

Has three children

Address: 13, Iashvilist., Tbilisi Phone: 920318

No of members : 1.400 (active-200)

Regional organizations: 17 District organisations

The party participated in 1990 parliament elections within the block - "Round Table - Free Georgia", received about 54% of votes. Was represented by 15 party list MPs

Pre-election program for 1990 parliamentary elections: Independence, withdrawal of Soviet Union troops from the territory of Georgia, creating independent state policy and economics.

The party boycotted 1992 and 1995 parliamentary elections and 1998 local self-government elections.

The party supported Zviad Gamsakhurdia in 1991 presidential elections.

The party did not support any candidate in 1995 presidential elections.

The current course of the government is considered anti-popular and anti-national, violating basic human rights, lacking solid social basis and excluding interests of citizens.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: signatures of 50 000 supporters, an authorised representative in CEC: Jumber Bliadze (Block representative)

Pre-election program priorities: restoring territorial integrity of Georgia, promoting rule of law, securing basic human rights. Establishing main parameters of the state, unification. Georgia should become an axis type state.

Address : 50, Chubinashvili st., Tbilisi.

Phone : 92 03 18.

Contact person: Vakhtang Tsagareishvili, Zurab Tskhadadze (Phone: 329576)

Motto: Language, Motherland and Faith

Political direction: Reviving national, Georgian way of life.

Economy: prospering state, Georgian way of life, prohibiting land sale, reviving national farmer production.

Foreign policy: Independence, neutrality, mediation, tolerance.

State territorial arrangement: District devision, privacy of Georgian language.

State system arrangement: Absolute monarchy (each constitution is created for the reason to estrange people from main commandments of the religion)

Date of founding: 1995, First registration: 1995; Last registration:1998

Founders: T. Mdinaradze, E. Bochorishvili, M. Machavariani, E.Javelidze.

The party is a law successor of the Society of the Motherland revival, which was abolished when Temur Mdinaradze, the leader had left the parliament.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - administration (is elected for a 4-year term, 5 members: Temur Mdinaradze-a chariman, Zurab Bedia-a co-chariman, Dali Turashvili-a political secretary, Eduard Ciramua, Inga Gogiashvili) - chairman (is elected by the administration for a 4-year term. last elected in 1998).

Temur Mdinaradze (born 1946, in Tbilisi), an engineer-technologist, a professor. Graduated from Technical University, Oddessa in 1971. Profesional experience: 1971-1973 and 1976-1977- a senior technologist at the Scientific Institute of milk and meat production.. 1973-1976 - post graduated studies. 1977-1980- a senior technologist at the Society "Tbilkhortsi". 1981- TSU - a manager of the center of biotechnology. Political experience: in 1995 was elected a chairman of the political movement"Georgian fate". Participated in 1990 parliamentary elections by party list of " Round Table-Free Georgia", got an MP. 1990-1991- a member of the Agrarian Commission. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party the list of "Society of Motherland revival". 1992- was a leader of the fraction "Agordzineba"(revival and a member of the Agrarian Commission.

1995 parliamentary elections - did not participate. Participates in 1999 parliamentary elections by party list.

Married: wife- Jhujhuna Mdinaradze and two children

Address: 15, Al. Diuma st., Tbilisi Phone: 986265, 385443

No of members: 1500, (active-300)

The party participated individually in 1992 parliamentary elections, was represented by an MP (elected by compensation list).

Pre-election program priorities were similar to those established for 1999 parliamentary elections.

The party did not participate in 1995 parliamentary elections.

1998 local-self government elections has been considered destructive. The party did not participate.

The party supported Z. Gamsakhurdia in 1991 presidential elections.

The party did not support any candidate in 1995 presidential elections.

The party expresses negative standing towards current anti-national course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC, an authorised representative in CEC: Dali Turashvili (84, Stanislavski st., Tbilisi)

Pre-election program: Establishing sovereign Georgian state, traditional way of life, unconditional economic independence, economic revival. Land sale prohibited, national farmer production based on Georgian traditions, clear orientation to the peace and tolerance both within the country and between the nations. Privacy of Georgian language- constitution of Georgians, traditional districts division, absolute monarchy. The constitution is created for a reason to estrange people from main commandments of the religion.

Address: 15, Al. Duma st., Tbilisi

Phone: 986265, 385443

Contact person: Dali Turashvili - a political secretary

Motto: Intellectual thinking will save Georgia

Political direction: Left-centrist

Economy: Fostering privatisation, improving finance and credit policies, liberalisation of internal market policy, building partnership with international finance and economic agencies.

Foreign policy: Building state policy around national interests, reaching sustainability, improving security conditions, reducing crime rate, expanding rights of international organisations.

State territorial arrangement: Federal

State system arrangement: presidential

Date of founding: 1995 First registration: 06.1995; Last registration: 02.1998.

Founders: Irakli Lomtadze, Demur Bashaleishvili, Tornike Gotsiridze, George Japharidze, Archil Maglapheridze

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - board (is elected for a 2-year term, 15 members: Irakli Lomtadze - a chairman, Demur Bashaleishvili-a secretary general, Gigo - a member, Guram Manjgaladze - a member, Tornike Gotsiridze - a member, George Japharidze-a member) - chairman (is elected for a 3-year term by secret vote, last elected in1998).

Irakli Lomtadze (Born 1948, in village Khvanchkara, Ambrolauri rayon), 1948. Ph.D. in History, a real member of Academy of Sciences of Georgia. Graduated from Tbilisi State University, department of history (1977). Political experience: a chairman of the Intellectal league of Georgia. Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections (by party list of the Intellectual league of Georgia and as a majority candidate).

Married: Wife-Marina Sarjveladze and two children

Address: 43 app. 3, Vazisubani district. Phone: 758686

No of members: 3500, (active-3000).

Regional organisations: 2 regional and 6 district organisations

The party participated individually in 1995 parliamentary elections, received 2% of votes, was represented by an MP

Pre-election program priorities: recovering national and territorial integrity; promoting nobleness and morality.

The party did not participate in 1998 local self-government elections.

The party supported E. Shevardnadze in 1995 presidential elections.

The party supports current course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP-Alexandre Jikia, an authorised representative in CEC- George Koridze

Pre-election program priorities: reviving national morality and territorial integrity, improving faith of the nation, ideas of patriotism, establishing rule of law, order against corruption and crime, neutrality.

Address: 3, Jikia St.,Tbilisi

Phone: 321473

Contact person: Temur Vachnadze phone: 321473

• Democratic Union of Georgia

Economics: the concept is based on balanced two-sector model of market economics that means giving benefits to producers having just started their business. Fiscal-credit and financial system should be stricter, modern system of accountability and registration should be established, society control on budgetary assignations expenditures and the state revenue mobilisation should be established as the strongest weapon against corruption.

Foreign Policy: restoring good neighbour relations with bordering countries, especially with post-Soviet space independent states. The future of Georgia should not be ruined because of severe political rivalry between the "East" and the "West".

Territorial Arrangement of the state: unitary, regional

System Arrangement of the state: parliamentary (government members should be ratified by the parliament including Prime Minister and vice Prime ministers. President institution existence is also possible, but not with the present rights).

Since 1993 the party has been a member of East Europe Democrat International with the status of a guest.

Since 1997 the party has established the international union "People's Patriot Union"

Founders: a film director Tengiz Abuladse, a monumentalist Zurab Tsereteli, a professor Vakhtang Goguadse, a journalist Valeri Kvaratskhelia, an MP Avtandil Margiani, a student Mamuka Gachechiladse, Ushangi Bediashvili.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 4 years) - committee (is elected for a 4-year term, 17 members: Mamuka Gachechiladse - a political secretary, Ushangi Bediahvili - a deputy chairman) - Avtandil Margiani - a chairman (is elected for a 4-year term, last elected 1998).

Avtandil Margiani (born 1945, in Mestia), an engineer. In 1986 graduated from the department of chemical technology at Tbilisi Politechnical Institute. In 1993 founded Turkey-Georgia Friendship Society "Kardeni", in 1997 founded the People's Patriot Union. Professional experience: 1968-1971 - a head of workers' unit at beer factory, 1971-1977 - an engineer, then senior engineer of factory "Elbrusi". 1978-1980 - a head of Transnavtobi base, 1980-1989 - an instructor, a head of department, a secretary of Communist party Gardabani rayon organisation, 1990-1993 - an MP, 1992-1995 - vice-prime minister of Georgian government. Political experience: 1991-1992 - a co-chairman of the Union of Georgian Democrats, since 1992 - a chairman. 1989-1990 - a leader of Communist party rayon organisation, 1990-1991 - first secretary of Communist Party of Georgia. Participated in 1990 elections as a majority candidate (Gardabani election district), got an MP. Participated in 1992 elections by party list (the bloc "Mshvidoba"), was a member of the fraction "Democratiuli Kabshiri" (democrat union). Participated in 1995 elections by party list, bloc "Progresi" (progress) and did not get an MP. Participates in 1999 elections as a majority candidate, as well as by party list.

Married: wife: Marina Datukishvili and 2 children

Address: II quartile, 15 corp. Digomi Massive, apt.9, Tbilisi. Phone: 956034, fax: 956034

No of members: 3500 (active - 2800).

Youth organisation: Democrat Union of Georgian Youth, founded in 1992, April 10, has 2100 members, is a judiciary person, leader - Mamuka Gachechiladse, address: 9 Surami St, Tbilisi, phone: 950844, fax: 954123.

Regional organisations: 6 regional and 12 rayon organisations

Printing body: "DEMOCRATIULI SAKARTVELO", founded 05.05.1992, monthly, 2000 copies, free of charge.

The party supported Eduard Shevardnadse in 1995 presidential elections

The party agrees with the president's reforms, but does not agree with his personnel and some foreign relations' issues.

The party is registered in CEC, the grounds: an MP - Amiran Tsintsadse

The party has an authorised representative in CEC - Mamuka Gachechiladse, phone: 950844

The party participates in 1999 parliament elections, in the bloc "Agordsinebuli Comunistebi da Sakhalkho Patriotebi" (Revived communists and people's patriots). The party members participate in elections as majority candidates as well.

Pre-election program: the words on the union emblem: "Present Georgia needs: Erekle's approach, Ilia's wisdom, Stalin's firmness." According to the supreme aims of Georgian statehood, the primary and immediate strategy of Democratic Union of Georgia should be:

Establishing real democracy in the country with broad population presentation in the limits of their abilities and social organisation

Creating appropriate conditions for the state cultural development, priority development of kartvelology (Georgian studies), study of Georgians and native or immigrated residents' language, history, religion and ethnic cultural characteristics, their inclusion in the world interests environment and usage in the state development.

Creating conditions for population's appropriate education, education for everybody, availability of higher education among them.

Limitation of differentiation of financial income, so called divergence is not acceptable (getting wealthy on someone else's expense, namely, on budget, is not alien for some politicians in Georgia. We mean parties that use budgetary assignations to raise their own authority).

Fiscal-credit and financial policy should be stricter. This would be basis for modern registration system in the country, as well as the strongest weapon against corruption.

The main task of our union is establishing of social justice in the country, to create such life conditions that everybody would be able to fully use his/her own abilities, expand creative activity and get the results according to his/her own judgement.

Address: 86/89-2 Agmashenebeli Ave., Tbilisi.

Phone: 954767, 956034, 950844, fax; 956034, 954123

Political direction: left - socialist

Economics: diversity of forms of property, state management of strategically important branches, state, private and public property on land.

Foreign policy: active neutrality

State territorial arrangement: unitary, district division

State system arraingement: presidential, with strong executive power

History of establishment:

Date of establishing: 1920; First registration: 1997; Last registration; 1998

The party is a law successor of the Communist Party of Georgia established in 1920.

Organisational structure: congress (once every 2 years) - central committee (is elected for a 2–year term, consists of 105 members: Shalva Berianidze-CC first secretary, Zakaria Menteshashvili-CC second secretary, Nana Aandguladze - CC secretary, Noe Gelashvili-the first secretary of Tbilisi committee, Akaki Bregadze-CC secretary, Ivliane Todua-CC control subcommittee- a chairman) - first secretary (is elected at the Plenum for a 2-year long term, last elected in1997) - the presidium of the main committee ( is elected for 4-year term, consists of 21 members) - CC bureau ( is elected for 2 years, consists of 21 members).

Chairman: Shalva Berianidze (born 1924, in Tbilisi), a teacher. Graduated from department of history at Tbilisi Pedagogical Institute. Professional experience: 1948-1951-Comsomol/Tbilisi Committee/a secretary, first secretary. 1951-1962- Tbilisi Young Pioneers' Palace/a director. 1965-1970 - the Communist Party/Gori committee/first secretary, a head of the department of CC of the Communist Party of Georgia. Political experience: In 1997 was elected the first secretary of the Revived Communist Party of Georgia. Participated in 1992 parliamentary elections by party list, got an MP. Was a chariman of the fractions: "Tankhmoba", "Communist".Participated in 1995 parliamentary elections by party list of the Communist Party of Georgia.

Wife: Klavdia Berianidze, two children.

Address: 75 Chavchavadze Ave., Tbilisi. Phone: 232115

No of members: 17500, (active-2100)

Regional organisations: 32 district organisations

Printing body: a newspaper "TSKHOVREBA" 500 copies

The party partly supports a current political course of the government.

The party is registered in CEC, grounds: MP-Vakhtang Goguadze, an authorised representative in CEC- Akaki Bregadze, phone: 225829

Pre-election program priorities: the basis of pre-election program is formed by renewed program and rules and regulations of the Communist Party of Georgia established in 1920. The current program is based on experience gained through mistakes, which have been maid in the past. The party welcomes the process of establishment of state, private and public property. The land, forest, water, main industrial facilities along with important strategic objects should come to public property. The main goals of the party include: recovering territorial integrity; addressing problems of refugees, solving Caucasian problems, establishing friendly relationship with neighbours, promoting national-patriotic ideology, integrating national and international principles, building modern socialist state.

Address: 15, Tamarashvili St, Tbilisi

Phone: 395586

Fax: 232115

Contact person: Zakaria Menteshashvili - CC second secretary