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Master of Sports of Abkhazia and Russia Oleg Bebiia died on May 10, 2023 during the evacuation of wounded soldiers in the special operation. For his courage, he was posthumously awarded a medal of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Order of Courage and the 1st degree Golden Cross of St. George. Read about the life and death of a fighter with the call sign “Falcon” in the story of the journalist, Chairman of the Women’s Council of the WAC Ekaterina Bebiia.
The opening of the racing season and equestrian competitions dedicated to the holiday of spring and labor took place in the village of Kutol on May 1.
The WAC Information Department has finalised a new project called “САРА ИСЫХЬӠУП“.
What is the soul of the people expressed in? In language, traditions, culture. It is also expressed in crafts that are passed on from generation to generation, giving the opportunity to create for the benefit and joy of people. “Living Craft” is a new project of the World Abaza Congress. The series of programs will tell about masters who, with their own hands, help traditions not to fade away, remaining part of modern culture. You will learn more about the history and technology of the craft and, perhaps, try your hand at creativity yourself.
In 2022, People's Artist of Abkhazia, Honored Artist of Russia Alisa Gitsba became the initiator and director of a music competition aimed at identifying and promoting young performers. The following year, the competition expanded its geography and was held in two capitals - Sukhum and Moscow. Today, the opera singer and her team of vocalists actively hold concert events. Alisa Gitsba told about life after the competition and creative plans in an interview with the WAC information department.
The second trip under the World Abaza Congress “Medical examination of schoolchildren” in 2024 became the largest action of the project.
Жəабран (zhvabran) is a ritual holiday that is held once a year before the beginning of Lent. This tradition is rooted in the distant past of our people.
One of the new projects of the WAC in 2024 is teaching students in rural schools the basics of social planning.
This year’s first lecture within the joint project of the WAC and teacher Inna Dzhugelia was held at the Sukhum Art School.
As part of the series of programs “Walking the paths of Apsuara”, journalist Ekaterina Bebia talks with Varlam Karamzia. The recording was made in 2009.