Rose Revolution

English

Etymology

Named from the climactic moment when demonstrators carrying red roses stormed a parliamentary session.

Proper noun

the Rose Revolution

  1. (historical) A change of power in Georgia in November 2003, brought about by widespread protests over disputed parliamentary elections, culminating in the ousting of President Eduard Shevardnadze and the end of Soviet leadership.
    Synonym: Revolution of Roses
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