Biography of Elene Wirssaladse

Elene Wirssaladse (* 29. June 1911 in Tbilisi; † 11. March 1977) was a georgian folklorist. She was 65 years old. Her education included Tbilisi State University and Institute for Philosophy, Literature and History in Leningrad. She worked at Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature and Tbilisi State University. Her awards include Honoured Scientist of the Georgian SSR and Shota Rustaveli State Prize.