The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili expressed his deep sorrow on the death of great Russian writer Alexander Soljenitsyn.

In the letter of condolences which the President of Georgia sent to the writer's wife, Natalia Soljenitsyna is saied:

"I express my deep sorrow on the death of Alexander Soljentsyn on the behalf of Georgian nation.

A famous figure and scholar has passed away. Those who admire Russian literature, and those for whom the values of free human life are precious, will always remember Alexander Soljenitsyn.

Alexander Soljenitsyn resisted totalitarianism and Communism slavery and achieved a moral victory, in that hopeless fight with the Soviet Union leaders.

His share is great in the freedom of the Georgian nation as well.

His words "life without a lie" became a slogan of every honest person.

Let me express my deep sorrow once again.

Georgia grieves with you!"

Press Office
of the President of Georgia