Yenikolopov, I. K. Griboyedov in Georgia (Griboedov v Gruzii), 1954. In Russian

Ениколопов И. К. Грибоедов в Грузии. / При участии М. Заверина. Под ред. и с предисл. О. Поповой. Художник Н. Чернышков.
Тбилиси : Заря Востока, 1954.
VIII, 160 с., 1 л. портр.; 21 см. Твердый издательский переплет.
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Yenikolopov, I. K. Griboyedov in Georgia (Griboedov v Gruzii). / With the participation of M. Zaverin. Edited and with a preface by O. Popova. Illustrated by N. Chernyshkov.
Tbilisi : Zarya Vostoka, 1954.
VIII, 160 pp., 1 leaf of plates (portrait); 21 cm. Hardcover.

This 1954 monograph is a seminal work of regional literary history, exploring the deep and tragic connection between the great Russian diplomat and playwright Alexander Griboyedov (1795–1829) and the land of Georgia. Published in Tbilisi by Zarya Vostoka, the book was written by I. K. Yenikolopov, a renowned researcher of Caucasian literary ties, and provides a detailed account of Griboyedov's life, creative work, and diplomatic service in the Caucasus.
Georgia played a central role in Griboyedov's biography; it was here that he found his greatest inspiration, wrote significant portions of his masterpiece Woe from Wit, and met his "Northern Star," Nino Chavchavadze. Yenikolopov meticulously reconstructs Griboyedov’s social circle in Tiflis, his efforts to promote Russian-Georgian cultural exchange, and the poignant history of his marriage. The narrative culminates in the events leading to his final diplomatic mission to Persia and his subsequent burial on Mtatsminda Hill, which has since become a site of pilgrimage for literature lovers.
The edition is enriched by the illustrations of N. Chernyshkov and includes a fine portrait of Griboyedov. It reflects the post-war Soviet tradition of celebrating the shared cultural heritage of the Caucasian and Russian peoples, blending rigorous archival research with a deep lyrical appreciation for the landscape and traditions that Griboyedov loved.
For historians of Russian literature, Caucasologists, and collectors of Tbilisi-imprint books, this volume is an essential reference. It captures the atmosphere of 19th-century Tiflis and remains one of the most authoritative sources on the "Georgian chapter" of Griboyedov’s immortal legacy.