In 1783, the leading Georgian kingdom became a Russian protectorate, but in 1801 the country joined the Russian Empire, receiving a status of "guberniya" (Georgian Governorate or the Government of Georgia).
The leading Georgian kingdom became a Russian protectorate. This was in 1783. The country joined the Russian Empire. This was in 1801. This was in 1783. The country was receiving a status of "guberniya" (Georgian Governorate). This was in 1801. This was in 1783. The country was receiving a status of "guberniya" (the Government of Georgia). This was in 1801. This was in 1783.