Jvari (Georgian: ჯვარი) is a small town at the northwestern edge of Western Georgian province of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. The town is situated on the eastern bank of Enguri River and its name translates as "cross".

It was the hometown of Meliton Kantaria, the sergeant of the Soviet Army, who was photographed hoisting a Soviet flag Banner of Victory over the Reichstag following the final defeat of Nazi Germany.

Coordinates: 42°42′50″N 42°03′13″E / 42.71389°N 42.05361°E / 42.71389; 42.05361

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