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Marina PlehanovelyA resident of the Georgian capital
Date of Birth: 25.03.1935
Country:  Georgia |
Content:
- The Eccentric Lady of Tbilisi
- A Life of Eccentricity
- The Chair-Sitting Philanthropist
- Political Affiliations and Decline
The Eccentric Lady of Tbilisi
Early Life and FamilyMarina Plekhanoveli, a resident of Tbilisi's Plekhanov district, was known as the "city's madwoman" for her peculiar behavior. Despite her humble origins, she claimed to have been a beauty in her youth, attracting attention and compliments from men and women alike. She married and had twin sons and a daughter, but tragedy struck her family. Her sons were born with mental health issues, her daughter was kidnapped at the age of two, and her husband died in a car accident.
A Life of Eccentricity
After these losses, Marina felt "empty" and turned to drinking and a bohemian lifestyle. Known for her love of football and her ability to craft witty and often profane toasts, she became a fixture at local events. Her remarkable agility allowed her to hold a full glass of wine with two fingers while riding on a moving train, effortlessly flipping it upside down without spilling a drop.
The Chair-Sitting Philanthropist
For the last 17 years of her life, Marina became infamous for her daily ritual. She would sit on a wooden chair in the middle of the road, demanding money from passing drivers. While her motivations remained unclear, she allegedly used the donations to support orphanages and impoverished families through the help of Tbilisi parliamentarian Koba Amirhanashvili.
Political Affiliations and Decline
Ahead of the 2010 elections, several candidates attempted to capitalize on Marina's popularity by associating their campaigns with her. However, she refused to endorse any particular party and maintained her apolitical stance. In her later years, she appeared on the Georgian talk show "Saperavi." Marina passed away in 2011 due to illness, leaving behind a legacy as a unique and enigmatic figure in Tbilisi's urban landscape.
