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900 years have passed since the death of Saint King David IV of Georgia.

He became king in 1089 at the age of 16 and ruled the country for 36 years. The greatest king of Georgia died on 24 January 1125 OS at the age of 53.

At the end of the 13th century, the Georgian Orthodox Church canonized him as a saint. King David IV earned the title "the Builder" due to his significant contributions to the unification of Georgia and the strengthening of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

In 1897, St Elijah the Righteous delivered his New Year's Eve address. It was published as an article "What Shall I Tell You? What Can I Make You Happy With?" which is well-known in his homeland. The Father of the Georgian Nation urged his fellow countrymen to stop constantly lamenting their past greatness and prosperity, and to start actively working towards a better future for the sake of their children, ensuring that future generations would not face the same issues.

Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0, securing a place in the round of 16 at Euro 2024. Their victory marks the country's biggest football triumph to date in the history of independent Georgia.

Today, Koba Tsakadze, the most decorated Georgian ski jumper, celebrates his 90th birthday.

When Pelé, the famous Brazilian footballer, was valued at 800 thousand USD as a sportsman, the Georgian ski jumper Koba Tsakadze was officially valued at 1 million USD. Tsakadze, dubbed the 'Flying Torpedo', was known for his unwavering principles and strong commitment to his homeland, never considering leaving for a wealthier Western country. Despite this, he frequently travelled worldwide, first as a sportsman and later as an international referee or guest of honour.

The BRAMS Institute wishes Mr Tsakadze many happy returns of the day!

BRAMS Institute staff is sending you our warmest wishes for a peaceful and blessed Easter Sunday!