Places in Tbilisi Where Joseph Stalin Studied, Lived and Worked When you hear the name Joseph Stalin, it may immediately evoke fear, repression and some of the darkest chapters of the 20th century. You might therefore wonder why I am writing a blog about him. Is this an attempt to promote his legacy? Absolutely not. As a Georgian, my personal attitude toward Stalin is very clear. Although he was born in Georgia, I do not admire him, and I believe it is important to remember t