PERSONAL PROJECTS: House Divided (Shifting Borders): Shifting Borders

The family of volunteer fighter Davit Ratiani, who was killed in Ukraine, mourns over his open casket on March 26, 2022 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Davit Ratiani, 53 years old, died under artillery fire on March 18th, while saving a wounded volunteer French fighter in the Irpin front, northwest of Kyiv. For many Georgians, the war in Ukraine amounts to a continuation of their ongoing struggle with Russia.At least 35 Georgians have died fighting in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, which is likely the largest death toll among any foreign contingent fighting on the Ukrainian side.
Shifting Borders

The family of volunteer fighter Davit Ratiani, who was killed in Ukraine, mourns over his open casket on March 26, 2022 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Davit Ratiani, 53 years old, died under artillery fire on March 18th, while saving a wounded volunteer French fighter in the Irpin front, northwest of Kyiv. For many Georgians, the war in Ukraine amounts to a continuation of their ongoing struggle with Russia.

At least 35 Georgians have died fighting in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, which is likely the largest death toll among any foreign contingent fighting on the Ukrainian side.