The sociology and education of the political elite in post-Soviet Georgia

In this paper, the main reasons that led in post-Soviet period to process of replacing ruling classes with counter-elite are analyzed. study, using dialectical methodology, authors identify trends and, following them a logical chain, explain order procedures for political elites’ circulation. This paper also focuses on education factor, which significantly determines formation and circulation elites Georgia. If, Soviet period, one criteria recruitment local was education, trend direction Georgia has been changed significantly. Education gained Western, EuropeanAmerican universities defining factors by since its independence. However, Georgia, mainly Tbilisi, there educational centers, socalled “elite schools”, vast majority attended children new Georgians, but according skills, 3-4 percent schools accept students. is first phase junior members powerful financial groups. The second migration graduates these institutions higher Western countries get an education. Which makes it easier returnees homeland integrate into elite structure. conclusion, those set out necessary power counter-elite.