მგლების მიწა/Varkana-“Land of Wolves” The South Caucasus state of Georgia with its ancient capital city Tbilisi nestles between Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It has long been at the cross roads of empires, religion and trade.

Roland Abdushelishvili, an activist and mineworker, stands outside the Manganese plant in the Northern Town of Chiatura. Manganese is Georgia’s second biggest export. Accidents are common in the mines and the town suffers heavy pollution and high cancer rates. Roland campaigns for better conditions while recognising vast investment is needed to bring the soviet era mines in line with EU regulations.

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