History, Archaeology, Ethnography
The construction of Kakheti railway was led by JSC Kakheti Rkinigza, a privately-owned company established in 1910 by gentry of Tbilisi District. The railway construction ended in 1916. Through linkage with Tbilisi railway, Kakheti had been connected to rails of Trans-Caucasus and Russia. It has greatly contributed to economic, cultural and educational development of the region, supported the improvement of trade relations. Nobleman Dimitri Cholokashvili - founder of above mentioned company and the leader of Tbilisi District gentry made a solid contribution in railway construction.
S. Janashia Georgian State Museum