Burjanadze

Burjanadze is a Georgian surname. In Georgia, many family names end with the suffix -dze, which is a common marker of geographic or familial origin. The name is borne by several Georgians and is most widely recognized in connection with Nino Burjanadze, a prominent political figure.

Nino Burjanadze (born 1963) is a Georgian politician and economist who rose to prominence in the country’s post-Soviet political scene. She served as Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia from 2005 to 2008, a period that followed the Rose Revolution and involved significant parliamentary and political realignment. As a leading figure in Georgian politics, she has been involved in various party and reform-oriented initiatives and has been active in both government and opposition roles. Her public work has generally focused on governance, economic policy, and democratic development in Georgia.