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Merab Khalvashi, Rector of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, professors and students held a discussion on the topic: "Georgia`s occupation - February 25, 1921" and "Russian aggression in Ukraine - February 24, 2022". Professors of the Faculty of Humanities - Otar Gogolishvili and Jemal Karalidze presented reports at the discussion.The events of February 1921 were discussed in the format of a public lecture and discussion. It was noted that the goal of the Soviet Russian government, to return the Caucasus to the Russian imperial influence, had been outlined since 1918.

Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Rector Merab Khalvashi, Tourism Faculty Dean Irakli Kordzaia, Associate Professor Darejan Jashi, Assistant Professor Lia Davitadze and invited lecturer Mamuka Turmanidze held final meetings in the format of a working visit to the USA in Washington on February 13-14.

On February 17, 2023, another meeting of the participants of the Erasmus+ project - "Strengthening the quality and relevance of the third mission in Georgian universities" (SQUARE) was held in BSU with the participation of the university administration, structural units and academic staff.

Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University sent a humanitarian cargo to Turkey to help the victims of the devastating earthquake on February 6. BSU professors, researchers, administration representatives and students took part in the charity event. As part of the activity, basic necessities, mattresses, blankets, hygiene and baby care products were purchased.Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Rector Merab Khalvashi, Head of Administration Merab Diasamidze, Deputy Rector Anzor Beridze handed over a humanitarian cargo to Turkish Vice Consul Mustafa Gunesh, Chairman of the Turkey-Georgia Economic Council Osman Chalishkan-Mzhavanadze at the humanitarian aid point opened in connection with the earthquake and once again expressed deep sorrow Because of the tragedy that happened.