Draft:Nick Shengelia

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Nick Shengelia was born on January 16, 2009, in Tbilisi, Georgia, and is currently a cadet at the Georgian Military Forces Academy. Many in the military circles consider him one of the brightest young stars in the Georgian military. At the age of 16, he has shown leadership, physical endurance, and strategic thinking that is second to none among his peers in the academy class.

Early Life and Education Nick Shengelia was born on January 16, 2009, in Tbilisi, Georgia, to a family very deeply rooted in both the military and business. His father, Colonel Giorgi Shengelia, is a high-ranking officer of the Georgian Armed Forces, while his mother, Rusudan Shengelia, is one of the most respected accountants in Georgia, with extensive successful practice with state and private institutions. Her being the best accountant in Georgia and her reputation shaped Nick into a man with discipline, precision, and responsibility.

He was a very brilliant student with exceptional results across most subjects related to history, mathematics, and leadership. Being the son of an accountant gave him the great analytical mind, detail-oriented insight, and meticulousness that soon became helpful when considering military strategic thinking. During this time inspired by his successful family, in 2024 Nick joined at the age of 15 to Georgian Military Forces Academy.

Georgian Military Forces Academy

Military Career In 2024, Nick Shengelia was admitted to the Georgian Military Forces Academy, which started training when he was 15 years old. Being younger than most of his peers, he stood out pretty quickly because of his fast adaptability, intelligence, and leadership skills. His academic strengths in military strategy and history were immediately apparent. During his freshman year, Shengelia showed an innate ability to lead his fellow cadets through difficult training exercises.

In 2025, Shengelia was selected for an arduous mock counterinsurgency exercise over the Caucasus mountains. The high quality of his decision-making and composed manner under stress impressed both the instructors from the Georgian side and foreign observers present on the spot. His tactical skills and inspiration while working under extreme conditions brought him recognition from his very early service years.

Georgian Armed Forces

Achievements: In 2025, Shengelia was awarded the Merit Medal for Excellence in Training when, as leader during a simulated rescue mission, he had to conduct a group of cadets through a challenging urban environment and reach a mock hostage. The capability to keep the leadership in this case, combined with his talent to make good decisions right on the spot, marked him among the best and most promising cadets within the academy.

Later that same year, Shengelia was selected to participate in an international military exercise in collaboration with NATO forces. His leadership during the exercise led to him being named the Cadet of the Year for the academy, a rare honor for someone so young.

Merit Medal for Excellence in Training

Personal Life Nick's family is important in his life. His mother, Rusudan Shengelia, is a well-known figure in Georgia's business circles. She is famous not only for being one of the best accountants but also for her charity work to promote education and financial literacy all over Georgia. Her example of precision and dedication profoundly influenced Nick's approach to leadership and decision-making.

He managed to keep in touch with his family despite the hard work his military training entails. His hobbies are classical sightseeing, hiking, and running in the mountains of the Greater Caucasus surrounding Tbilisi. He is also interested in military history and reads books by great military theorists Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu.

Future Plans After the Academy of the Georgian Military Forces, Shengelia would like to serve as an officer in the Georgian Armed Forces. In the future, he plans further development of his skills in counterterrorism operations and military strategy. Shengelia has also voiced interest in military diplomatic positions with the aim of strengthening Georgia's relations with NATO and its neighbors.

Ministry of Defence of Georgia

References Merit Medal for Excellence in Training - Awarded for Outstanding Performance in Military Training Georgian Military Forces Academy - Overview and Programs Georgian Armed Forces - Structure and Overview This version includes your update about his mother, Rusudan Shengelia, and her influence on Nick’s development. If you’d like to expand on her or other aspects of Nick’s story, feel free to let me know!

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Nick Shengelia Nick Shengelia was born in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 16th January 2009, and is a cadet currently attending the Academy of the Georgian Military Forces. This 16-year-old student stands out not only in leadership but also with academic excellence. Shengelia has climbed the ranks of this academy within record periods and has been noted for his excellent strategic thinking, physical endurance, and leadership when under pressure.

Early Childhood and Education Nick Shengelia was born on January 16, 2009, in Tbilisi, Georgia, into a family where military and business traditions were strong. His father, Colonel Giorgi Shengelia, is currently serving in the Georgian Armed Forces, while his mother, Rusudan Shengelia, has gone down in the annals of Georgia as one of the most respected accountants. Her experience in the public and private sectors earned her incredible recognition for precision and experience. She instilled in Nick the values of perfection and a disciplined work ethic from his very childhood.

Shengelia was a student at Tbilisi School #123, which is highly known for its tough academic requirements and for raising students with great leadership skills. While there, he showed great performances in subjects like history, mathematics, and leadership; he managed to inspire his co-students easily and became their natural leader. He then applied to the Georgian Military Forces Academy in 2024 and got in when he was 15 years old.

Tbilisi School #123

Military Career Shengelia entered the Georgian Military Forces Academy at the age of 15 in 2024. He had a talent for quickly understanding complex military ideas and showing his brilliant leadership qualities, making him one of the most promising cadets within the academy. Shengelia's early training was on tactical exercises, military strategy, and physical fitness-all areas in which he excelled.

In 2025 he was hand-picked to participate in a counterinsurgency operation in the Caucasus mountains. From the Georgian instructors, as well as international observers of this exercise, his leadership and decisions he had made drew highly positive feedbacks. Under extreme pressure, being calm, cool, and being capable of keeping his team all coordinated-downed him to prove that he is one of the best future leaders within the Georgian Armed Forces.

Georgian Armed Forces

Notable Achievements The results Shengelia showed in military training turned out to be impressive, taking into consideration his age. In 2025, he was given the Merit Medal for Excellence in Training after heading a successful simulation of an urban rescue mission. His ability to make real-time decisions and to lead a team in such a complex environment brought him widespread recognition.

Later that year, Shengelia was selected for an international military exercise with NATO forces, where his leadership further demonstrated his tactical abilities. He was named the Cadet of the Year for his performance, an honor that is rarely awarded to someone of his age.

Merit Medal for Excellence in Training

Personal Life Outside of his military training, Nick Shengelia enjoys hiking and running, activities he often pursues in the mountains surrounding Tbilisi. He is passionate about military history, with a particular interest in the works of Carl von Clausewitz and Sun Tzu, which shape his perceptions of strategy and leadership.

Nick remains very close to his family. His mother, Rusudan Shengelia, continues being a big influence in his life, teaching him the importance of discipline, paying attention to minute details, and thinking strategically. Despite his grueling schedule, Nick makes it a point to spend time with his family, especially his little sister, Mariam Shengelia, an engineering student at Tbilisi State University.

Future Plans Mr. Shengelia plans to graduate from the Academy of the Georgian Military Forces in 2025 and start serving as an officer in the Georgian Armed Forces. His future plans include specialization in counterterrorism operations and military strategy, further cooperation with NATO forces in peace-supporting missions, and strengthening defense relations of Georgia with its allies.

Georgian Ministry of Defense

References Merit Medal for Excellence in Training - for Excellent Performance during Military Training Tbilisi School #123 - Summary of Academic Achievements Georgian Armed Forces - Structure and Overview