Georgian President Edward Shevardnadze takes part in the government meeting held to discuss the country's political crisis. The meeting was held in the State Chancery headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the session of the government of Georgia aimed to solve the political crisis in the country. The event was held in the presidential headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the session of the government of Georgia aimed to solve the political crisis in the country. The event was held in the presidential headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the session of the government of Georgia aimed to solve the political crisis in the country. The event was held in the presidential headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the session of the government of Georgia aimed to solve the political crisis in the country. The event was held in the presidential headquarters.

Georgian police officers stand at the building of the presidential headquarters where was held the meeting of the georgian government aimed to solve the political crisis in the country.

Georgian police officers stand at the building of the presidential headquarters where was held the meeting of the georgian government aimed to solve the political crisis in the country.

Georgian police officers stand near the presidential headquarters during the meeting of the government of Georgia where were discussed ways to solve political crisis in the country.

Georgian police officers stand near the presidential headquarters during the meeting of the government of Georgia where were discussed ways to solve political crisis in the country.

Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Georgia Nana Devdariani (right) took part in the meeting of the Central Election Commission where were announced the final results of parliamentary elections.

Georgian opposition members wrecked the first meeting of the parliamnet elected on the 2nd of November, 2003.

One of the leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burdjanadze took part in the extra session of the parliament devoted to the preparation to snap elections in Georgia. Earlier the ex-speaker of the georgian parliament Nino Burdjanadze declared, that she undertook as the president of Georgia.

Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Igor Ivanov (right) met with one of the leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burdjanadze (left). Earlier the ex-speaker of the georgian parliament Nino Burdjanadze declared, that she undertook as the president of Georgia.

The rally against the first session of the georgian parliament was organised at the parliament headquarters by the radical opposition to the president Eduard Shevardnadze.

The leader of the radical opposition block of Georgia "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili (right) is interviewed by the "Kommersant" journalist Andrei Kolesnikov (left).

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the government's meeting where were discussed ways to solve the political crisis in the country. The meeting was held in the presidential headquarters.

One of the Georgian opposition leaders Zurab Zhvania (left) is kissed by an unidentified supporter during an anti-presidetial rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

One of the Georgian opposition leaders Zurab Zhvania addresses his supporters during an anti-presidetial rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

One of the Georgian opposition leaders Zurab Zhvania addresses his supporters during an anti-presidetial rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

One of the Georgian opposition leaders Mikhail Saakashvili addresses his supporters during an anti-presidetial rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

One of the Georgian opposition leaders Mikhail Saakashvili addresses his supporters during an anti-presidetial rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

"Velvet" revolution in Georgia. The leader of the radical opposition party "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili attended the rally held near the parliament's building.

"Velvet" revolution in Georgia. The leader of the radical opposition party "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili attended the rally held near the parliament's building.

"Velvet" revolution in Georgia. The leader of the radical opposition party "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili is interviewed in his cabinet.

"Velvet" revolution in Georgia. The leader of the radical opposition party "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili is interviewed in his cabinet.

"Velvet" revolution in Georgia. A sign "Viva Misha" in support of the leader of the radical opposition party "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili is in the street.

One of the leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burjanadze takes part in the extreme session of the parliament devoted to the future snap parliamentary elections in the country. Earlier the former speaker of the Georgian parliament Nino Burjanadze declared, that she undertakes as the Georgian president.

One of the leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burjanadze takes part in the extreme session of the parliament devoted to the future snap parliamentary elections in the country. Earlier the former speaker of the Georgian parliament Nino Burjanadze declared, that she undertakes as the Georgian president.

One of the leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burjanadze takes part in the extreme session of the parliament devoted to the future snap parliamentary elections in the country. Earlier the former speaker of the Georgian parliament Nino Burjanadze declared, that she undertakes as the Georgian president.

One of the leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burjanadze takes part in the extreme session of the parliament devoted to the future snap parliamentary elections in the country. Earlier the former speaker of the Georgian parliament Nino Burjanadze declared, that she undertakes as the Georgian president.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the government's meeting where were discussed ways to solve the political crisis in the country. The meeting was held in the presidential headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the government's meeting where were discussed ways to solve the political crisis in the country. The meeting was held in the presidential headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the government's meeting where were discussed ways to solve the political crisis in the country. The meeting was held in the presidential headquarters.

The president of Georgia Edward Shevardnadze took part in the government's meeting where were discussed ways to solve the political crisis in the country. The meeting was held in the presidential headquarters.

Velvet revolution in Georgia. The rally against the first session of the new parliament was organized by radical opposition, opponents of Georgian president Edward Shevardnadze.

Mikhail Saakashvili - leader of the 'Saakashvili - National Movement' opposition group - takes part in a rally staged in front of the Georgian parliament.

Opposition supporters in Tbilisi (capital of Georgia) celebrate the so-called 'Revolution of Roses' which deposed the Georgian President Edward Shevardnadze.

Zurab Zhvania, a Georgian opposition leader, is interviewed outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi during the coup-d'etat which resulted in deposing President Eduard Shevardnadze.

Georgian opposition leaders Zurab Zhvania (left) and Mikhail Saakashvili (right)address their supporters during the coup-d'etat which resulted in deposing President Eduard Shevardnadze.

Georgian opposition leaders Zurab Zhvania (right) and Mikhail Saakashvili (left) address their supporters during the coup-d'etat which deposed President Eduard Shevardnadze.

Zurab Zhvania, a Georgian opposition leader, is interviewed outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi during the coup-d'etat which resulted in deposing President Eduard Shevardnadze.

"Velvet" revolution in Georgia. The leader of the radical opposition party "Saakashvili - national movement" Mikhail Saakashvili is interviewed in his cabinet.

Personal railroad car of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of USSR Joseph Stalin at the museum of Joseph Stalin in Gori.

Personal railroad car of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of USSR Joseph Stalin at the museum of Joseph Stalin in Gori.

The coup in Georgia. Leaders of the georgian opposition Zurab Zhvaniya (left) and Nino Burjanadze (right) and leader of radical opposition block "Saakashvili - National Movement" Mikhail Saakashvili (centre) at a rally in front of the House of Parliament of Georgia.

The coup in Georgia. Participants of the rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze.

The coup in Georgia. Participants of the rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze, celebrate the victory of "Rose revolution".

The coup in Georgia. Police at the place of the rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze.

The coup in Georgia. Participants of the rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze, celebrate the victory of "Rose revolution".

Leader of the radical opposition block "Saakashvili - National Movement" Mikhail Saakashvili (centre) at a rally in front of the House of Parliament of Georgia.

The leader of the radical opposition block "Saakashvili - National Movement" Mikhail Saakashvili (centre) at a rally in front of the House of Parliament of Georgia.

Rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze.

The coup in Georgia. The leader of the radical opposition block "Saakashvili - National Movement" Mikhail Saakashvili (centre) at a rally in front of the House of Parliament of Georgia.

The rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze.

Participants of te rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze.

The coup in Georgia. Participants of the rally to protest the first meeting of the new Parliament, organized by the radical opposition - opponents of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze, celebrate the victory of "Rose revolution".

The coup in Georgia. Leader of the radical opposition block "Saakashvili - National Movement" Mikhail Saakashvili at a rally in front of the House of Parliament of Georgia.

One of leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burdzhanadze before extreme session of parliament for preparation of extraordinary parliamentary elections in the country. Earlier ex-speaker of parliament of Georgia Nino Burdzhanadze has declared she incurs duties of the president of Georgia.

One of leaders of the Georgian opposition Nino Burdzhanadze before extreme session of parliament for preparation of extraordinary parliamentary elections in the country. Earlier ex-speaker of parliament of Georgia Nino Burdzhanadze has declared she incurs duties of the president of Georgia.

Participants of meeting of the protest against the first session of the new parliament, organised by radical opposition, opponents of Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze.

Participants of meeting of the protest against the first session of the new parliament, organised by radical opposition, opponents of Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze.

President of Georgia Eduard Shevarnadze during the session of the government of Georgia devoted to the political crisis in the country. Session has taken place in the office of the president of Georgia.

President of Georgia Eduard Shevarnadze during the session of the government of Georgia devoted to the political crisis in the country. Session has taken place in the office of the president of Georgia.

Leader of the radical oppositional block of Georgia "Saakashvili - national movement" Michael Saakashvili (on the right) during interview with correspondent of publishing house "Kommersant" Andrey Kolesnikov (at the left).

Protest meeting against the first session of the new parliament, organised by radical opposition, opponents of Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze.

Photographer of publishing house "Kommersant" Vasily Shaposhnikov in a building of parliament of Georgia during meeting against the first session of the new parliament, organised by radical opposition, opponents of Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze.

The participants of the protest action against the first session of the new parliament, organized by the radical opposition, opponents of the president of Georgia Eduard Shevardnadze.

Interiors of a building of parliament of Georgia. The charwoman sweeps a carpet path on a ladder.