Zviad Gamsakhurdia was a Georgian politician and the first President of Georgia after it declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. He was a prominent figure in the national movement and advocated for Georgian nationalism, promoting the idea of a sovereign and independent state. Gamsakhurdia's presidency was marked by political turmoil and conflict, leading to his resignation in 1992. He faced opposition from various factions, and his leadership style was often criticized. After his resignation, he went into exile but returned to Georgia in 1993, where he was involved in further political struggles until his death in 1993.