Originally expected to last for only about 25 years, Khrushchevkas primarily sprang up in Tbilisi during the late 1950s and 1960s in what were then the city’s more spacious outskirts – Saburtalo, Gldani, Varketili, Temka, Dighomi; now, some of its most densely populated areas.
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Maryam Mumladze
Maryam Mumladze is a Georgia-based creative professional with a deep passion for storytelling, photography, and the intersection of social issues, art, technology, and digital culture. With a bachelor's degree in social sciences and a master's degree in media arts, Maryam brings a unique perspective to her work that is grounded in interdisciplinary thinking. Her commitment to connecting different fields has resulted in thought-provoking and engaging stories that are communicated through visual media. As a freelance photographer, Maryam has created several photo stories covering a wide range of genres, including documentary, fashion, and conceptual photography.
Author's stories
Finding Happiness in a Khrushchevka
There were so many images of balconies with Ukrainian flags that I felt it deserved the story to be told.
Georgian people behind the Ukrainian flags
Living in an unpredictable situation, which is totally out of control-that is what we all have been experiencing.
Abroad, alone
When I first met the family of five they were preparing to move into their first home in nearly 30 years.