For sale is a significant historical reference work: "Heroes of the Soviet Union from Georgia" (Герои Советского Союза из Грузии), authored by Karlo Tskitishvili and Tristan Chinchilakashvili. This 1981 edition was published in Tbilisi by Sabchota Sakartvelo and serves as a comprehensive biographical record of Georgian valor during the Great Patriotic War.

Key Features:

• Historical Record: Documenting the lives and military feats of the 164 "Gold Star" recipients from Georgia who earned the highest distinction of the USSR.

• Biographical Profiles: Includes detailed entries for each hero, such as Amiran Iosifovich Danelia, outlining their birth, military service, specific combat achievements, and awards.

• Military History: Coverage includes major fronts (North Caucasian, Ukrainian, Belorussian) and the liberation of Europe (Poland, Germany, Czechoslovakia).

• Extensive Index: Features an alphabetical table of contents including names like Tskitishvili, Chinchilakashvili, Danelia, and dozens of others.

• Collector’s Aesthetic: Hardcover with gold-embossed lettering and the iconic "Gold Star" medal imagery on the front.

Condition: Good vintage condition. The dark red textured cover is well-preserved with clean gold embossing. The binding is secure, and interior pages show the natural age-toning typical of 1980s Soviet publications.

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