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My Take
Bidzina Ivanishvili is one of the more enigmatic figures I follow. A man from rural Imereti who amassed a fortune abroad and then returned to reshape Georgia's politics, he embodies the modern tension between private wealth and public power. What strikes me is his preference for influence over visibility, stepping in and out of formal office while keeping a firm grip on Georgian Dream. That style is divisive and raises real questions about democratic accountability. I find him compelling precisely because his story forces you to ask what a billionaire owes the nation he effectively steers from the shadows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bidzina Ivanishvili
- Name (Japanese)
- ビジナ・イヴァニシヴィリ
- Reading
- びじな・いゔぁにしゔぃり
- Born
- February 18, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Chorvila, Imereti, Georgia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / businessperson / entrepreneur / economist / business oligarch
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Tbilisi State University
Awards & achievements
- 2020 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bidzina Ivanishvili born?
Born February 18, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Bidzina Ivanishvili from?
Bidzina Ivanishvili is from Chorvila, Imereti, Georgia.
What does Bidzina Ivanishvili do?
Bidzina Ivanishvili works as politician, businessperson, entrepreneur, economist, business oligarch.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.