Education
Graduate, Ryzan Motor Vehicle School, 1961; student, Military Academy, 1967-1972.
government official military officer
Graduate, Ryzan Motor Vehicle School, 1961; student, Military Academy, 1967-1972.
Commissioned, Georgian Military, 1961; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, Georgian Military commander motor vehicle platoon, Georgian Military, 1961-1962; deputy commander, Georgian Military, 1962-1964; commander ammunition supply for motor vehicle company, Georgian Military, Germany, 1966-1967; senior officer motor vehicle maintenance and supply, Georgian Military, 1972-1974; chief motor vehicle inspectorate, Georgian Military, 1974-1975; senior inspector autotractor service, Georgian Military, 1975-1978; deputy chief, then chief motor vehicle service, Transcaucasus Military District, 1978-1992; deputy commander, Transcaucasus Military District, 1992-1994; retired, Georgian Military, 1992; minister of defense, Government of Georgia, since 1994.
Married; 2 children.