From 1918 to 1921 Georgia was independent, and then was part of the Soviet Union. Western Georgia was part of the Roman Empire before then. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. All other marks belong to their respective owners. Before, it was part of the Soviet Union, but now it is an independent republic.The capital … During 1991-1995 its full name was the Republic of Georgia. We are at war with Russia, declares Georgian leader, Revealed: our best hope to beat the killer `superbugs', 30,000 homeless as a chaotic conflict intensifies, Andrew Wilson: Georgia and Russia can still step back from the brink, The Rake's Progress, Royal Opera House, London