Levan Abashidze

Who was Levan Abashidze?

Levan Abashidze was a Georgian actor. In 1985 Levan graduated from Shota Rustaveli Institute of theater and performing arts in Tbilisi. Following year, Levan played a leading role in various Georgian films such as "Steps", "The Journey of a Young Composer", "Guest", and "Roots" in 1987. His last film was in 1993 before he volunteered to fight in the armed conflict in Abkhazia. During the separatist offensive on Sukhumi in 1993, Levan Abashidze was killed defending Gumista river entrenchment of the Georgian forces. His death caused a serious outcry in the film and theater studios all across Georgia.