With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture
and Sport of Georgia, the building of the ensemble "Rustavi" and its
structural unit - the Academy of Arts "Martve" was completely
renovated.
Within the framework of renovation effort, the partial
reinforcement works of the building were carried out; Three rehearsal halls,
the central staircase, the spaces around the hall the backstage, the sound
recording studio and the dressing rooms were renovated. Additionally, the
exterior, corridors and other important roms were completely renovated. Fire
safety system was installed throughout the building premises amd drainage was
arranged on the perimeter. Audio sound was installed in the main concert hall,
and necessary internal heating-ventilation installation was completed. The
building is fully adapted for people with disabilities.
The large-scale renovation of the cultural heritage monument
located inside the Arto Garden has not been carried out for more than 15 years.
People's Artist of Georgia, Anzor Erkomaishvili is the founder
and artistic director of the Georgian State Academic Ensemble of Georgian Folk
Song and Dance "Rustavi". The dancers are led by famous choreographer
Pridon Sulaberidze. The ensemble has performed more than 7000 concerts in 80 countries
around the world. He has received numerous awards and state awards.
Additionally, "Rustavi" has recorded and released more than 800
Georgian folk songs.