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Who do you consider was the most worthy person in Georgia in 2009?

Wednesday, January 13
“I have always considered Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia the Second the worthiest person in the whole of Georgia. He is the symbol of peace, faith and hope for me and my family.”
Lali, doctor, 45

“I don’t think we have any worthy person in Georgia nowadays.”
Tata, marketing manager, 23

“I think Nodar Mgaloblishvili was the worthiest person not only of 2009 but the whole century. He is the actor who hasn't compromised on anything and has remained the patriot of his country in the hardest time.”
Nino, sociologist, 26

“I would name Mikheil Saakashvili as the person of the year. He dide lots of things for our country in the local and international arena.”
Lasha, businessman, 29

“The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia was the person of the year and of the century.”
Sandro, engineer, 45

“The heroes of Georgia, I mean the guys who died in the August war and the conflict zones, are the people we should always remember and respect.”
Nino, housewife, 36

“Our Patriarch. A lot of things could have been really bad if not for him."
Neli, pensioner, 67

"The most worthy person of 2009 and not only last year, was our Patriarch; he is the only person I can believe in, and I think that his advice is also appreciated and sought by all Georgian citizens."
Tamar, translator, 32

"The most worthy were those soldiers and people who were killed during last August's events. They sacrificed the most precious thing, their lives, for the country and each person who lives in Georgia now. Everyone should appreciate their devotion."
Irakli, soldier, 28

"I think that Ilia II has always done his best to ensure the Georgian people’s spiritual and social prosperity. He is the symbol of Georgia’s unity."
Nino, writer, 34

“I would name Kakha Kaladze as the worthiest as well as the wealthiest persons of 2009. He did lots of good things to support the poor last year, and I appreciate his kind wishes for others.”
Ilia, lawyer, 29