National Socialist Georgian Workers' Party
The National Socialist Georgian Worker’s Party (ეროვნულ-სოციალისტური საქართველოს მშრომელთა პარტია) is a far-right political party in Georgia. The movement was initially founded as Georgian National Unity and registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO) on November 2, 2016[1]. It began its activities on January 17, 2017. The NSGWP grew out of Georgia’s nationalist and racist ideologies, with roots in Georgian military culture. It opposes international Jewish organizations, Marxism, and liberalism[2].
The group advocates for the preservation of the white race, which it claims originated in Georgia.[3] One of its primary goals is the restoration of the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921) within its historical territorial boundaries.[4] The party also aims to unite racially and ethnically white Georgians, as well as others who agree with its ideology and view Georgia as their homeland.[5][6]
Leadership
[edit]The movement was founded by Tornike Kiviladze, who served as its leader for the first two months.[7] After his departure, Giorgi Chelidze took over as the party’s leader, a role he continues to hold to this day. Chelidze is referred to within the party as "Metauri" (მეთაური)[8], meaning "The Leader" (similar to Führer).
Ideology
[edit]Initially, the party identified with fascism, but over the past few years, its ideology has shifted to National Socialism.[9] The NSGWP is based on nationalist, racial, and anti-liberal ideologies. It focuses on the protection of the Georgian white race and its supposed roots, and it seeks to implement a form of racial purity in Georgia. The party advocates for social and economic welfare programs but emphasizes subordinating individual rights to national unity.[10]
Activities
[edit]The NSGWP is known for its propaganda efforts, which have included the translation of "Mein Kampf" into Georgian.[11] The party used to engage with followers via YouTube livestreams, but its account was banned.[12] Despite its small size, it remains active on social media platforms like Telegram, where it spreads its ideology and communicates with members.
The party has participated in protests[13] but has not been involved in any electoral processes due to its size. Although not known for violent actions, its leader, Giorgi Chelidze, was arrested in 2018 for illegal possession of firearms[14], which led to a temporary suspension of the movement until his release and subsequent revival of the party.
Membership and Public Perception
[edit]The NSGWP has an estimated membership of around 300, with a support base largely composed of younger individuals[15]. The party’s activities and views have led to opposition from the Georgian government and the general public. Despite its small size and limited influence, the party continues to operate, mainly through online communication channels.
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- ^ პირველი არხი Georgian Public Broadcaster (2018-05-13). „დიდება ერს, სიკვდილი მტერს“ რუსთაველის მიმდებარედ „საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა“ კონტრაქციას მართა. Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ დანგაძე, მარიამ; გიგაური, სანდრო (2021-07-27). "ვინ არის "შავპერანგიანი", ვინც SS-ის პროპაგანდისტული ფილმით ჰოლოკოსტს უარყოფს? | mythdetector.ge" (in Georgian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ დეტექტორი, მითების (2023-04-18). "რა ვიცით ფაშისტურ ორგანიზაცია "ქართულ ეროვნულ დარაზმულობაზე," რომელიც სამოქალაქო თავდაცვისთვის ახალგაზრდების რეკრუტირებას ცდილობს? | mythdetector.ge" (in Georgian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Click Media (2020-06-05). თორნიკე ვაშაკიძე, "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა". Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.
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- ^ პირველი არხი Georgian Public Broadcaster (2018-05-13). „დიდება ერს, სიკვდილი მტერს“ რუსთაველის მიმდებარედ „საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა“ კონტრაქციას მართა. Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ გვაძაბია, მიხეილ (2018-09-01). "შსს-მ ფაშისტური მოძრაობის ლიდერი გიორგი ჭელიძე დააკავა - Netgazeti". NETGAZETI.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Click Media (2020-06-05). თორნიკე ვაშაკიძე, "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა". Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.