Soviet Union anthem played as Georgian politician gives speech at parliament
Soviet Union anthem played as Georgian politician gives speech at parliament

Georgia's Parliament Speaker Archil Talkvadze was interrupted by opposition MPs playing the anthem of the Soviet Union during his annual speech on February 18.

Footage shows Elene Khoshtaria and Irma Nadirashvili of the opposition using loudhailers to play the song, while reactions from the chamber can be seen.

"There are still people in our political opposition who sold strategic facilities to Russian companies, left soldiers on the battlefield and civilians in a war zone.

"A resolution accusing Georgia of launching hostilities was signed in the Council of Europe," Talakvadze said.

Elene Khoshtaria compared Talakvadze's speech to a "soviet report," noting that "our country will never be the Soviet Union." The opposition MPs were later made to leave the session hall.