Shota Rustaveli, “Knight in a Tiger-Skin” poem in verses. Translated from Georgian by Shalva Nutsubidze. Edited by Sergey Gorodetsky. State Publishing House “Khudozhestvennaya Literatura,” Moscow, 1941. “Knight in a Tiger-Skin” is a monument of Georgian medieval literature (late 12th – early 13th century). The magnificent skill of the genius Shota Rustaveli, an engaging plot, profound humanism, and a richness of colors that convey the vivid breath of ancient times, all place this poem among the world-famous masterpieces of literature.