Description: (Former President of Georgia)
Eduard Shevardnadze was a prominent Soviet and Georgian politician and diplomat who held key positions in his career. He served as the final Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1985 to 1990, influencing Soviet foreign policy during the Gorbachev era. Later, he became the leader of Georgia, implementing political and economic reforms, signing peace treaties, and seeking closer relations with the European Union and the United States. However, his tenure was marred by corruption and nepotism allegations, leading to his resignation after public protests in 2003.