Bidzina Ivanishvili
Bidzina Ivanishvili is a Georgian billionaire businessman and politician, who served as the Prime Minister of Georgia from 2012 to 2013. He is the founder of the ruling political party, Georgian Dream, and has been a significant figure in Georgian politics, influencing the country's direction and policies. Recently, he has made headlines for suggesting that the Georgian authorities might consider apologizing for the 2008 war with South Ossetia, a statement that has sparked protests and discussions within the country.
Born on Feb 18, 1956 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Georgia | 17 | 4.82 | 1.66% | +30% | 3,989,167 | 86,094 | $17,000 | 367$ |
| Belarus | 2 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 18,016 | $60,000 | 114$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 2,163 | $34,000 | 39$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,643 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 21 | 18,046,977 | 108,916 | $165,000 | 572$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili's Minister of Education, Givi Mikadze, announced the unification of Tbilisi State University and Georgian Technical University.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili is addressed by the academic community to mediate with the commission developing education reform.
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Georgia:
Mikhael Galer referred to Bidzina Ivanishvili in a derogatory manner.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili held initial meetings with businesses after coming to power, discussing the closeness of business and government.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili emerged as a significant alternative to Saakashvili, winning elections despite allegations of fraud.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili's regime is criticized for its oppressive tactics against political opponents.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili is gradually trying to establish autocracy in Georgia.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili is identified as the central figure of the ruling political team in Georgia.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili is a former Prime Minister of Georgia whose policies have been criticized for leading to the country's political isolation.
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Georgia:
Bidzina Ivanishvili is mentioned as the only opponent for Giorgi Gakharia in the debates.
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