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War and Peace
of Vladislav Ardzinba
Vladislav Ardzinba appeared on the political arena of Abkhazia
in one of the most difficult periods of its history. He led the country,
becoming not only a political, but also a spiritual leader of the people.
Battles in the mountains
of Abkhazia: from the history
of the Great Patriotic War
The battles on the mountain passes of Abkhazia are one of the bloodiest
episodes of the Great Patriotic War, which largely determined
the outcome of the battle for the Caucasus.
Sukhum at the turn of the XIX-XX
centuries: a town of extraordinary
sunsets and roasted chestnuts
Sukhum, the capital of Abkhazia, is an ancient town with a history of 2500 years.
Abkhazians and Abazins:
carriers of a unique
national culture
A cycle of ethnographic essays on various aspects of everyday life,
art, crafts and national customs of these peoples with
common roots and a common history.
Nart epos of the Abkhaz:
legendary autograph of the people
The Nart epos is the key to the history of the peoples who gave birth to it,
the key to understanding the culture that goes back to deep antiquity.
Tall guard of time: the story
of the building of the
Administration of Sukhum
The tower clock building in the very center of Sukhum
on the corner of Leon and Ayaayra Avenues is one of the most
recognizable sights of the capital of Abkhazia.
Holy place and
architectural monument:
Bedia temple in Abkhazia
The Bedia cathedral was built in 999 on a mountain plateau
in the village of Agu-Bedia, Tkuarchal district of Abkhazia. This is
an Orthodox church, known far beyond the borders of Abkhazia.
Speak Abaza: past, present and
future of the Abaza language
The Abaza language has two dialects: Tapant (from Abaz. Ashua), which underlies
the literary language, and Ashkhar (from Abaz. Shkaraua). Both are used today.
Sukhum heritage
of Joachim Aloisi
This year marks the 165th anniversary of the birth of the industrialist,
merchant and silkworm maker, philanthropist Joachim Aloisi, who built
several luxurious buildings in Sukhum in the early 20th century.
Abkhaz Hundred: in whom
“the true spirit of chivalry” lived
2019 marks the 105th anniversary since the start of the First World War,
in which the Abkhaz warriors fought, showing exceptional courage in battle,
sincere devotion to the Motherland.
Acquaintance, abduction,
feast: Abkhaz wedding through
the eyes of ethnographers
Much has changed over the centuries in the marriage traditions of the Abkhaz people,
but it is also surprising that much has been preserved.

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Results of the week: from 6 to 12 31 September 138 cases of COVID-19 infection were detected in Abkhazia.
WAC courses on the Abaza language in Moscow reopened after a break
From 61 to 70: We speak Abkhazian / We speak Abaza
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Results of the week: from August 31 to September 5, 199 cases of COVID-19 infection were detected in Abkhazia
5 September 2020 18:20
Closer to the sky: Bamba Iashta from a bird's eye view
7 September 2020 09:30
55 destinies: a book of childhood memories of the PWPA was published at ASU
5 September 2020 17:35
"Valors of Abraskil"
8 September 2020 11:25
WAC courses on the Abaza language in Moscow reopened after a break
9 September 2020 09:45
From 61 to 70: We speak Abkhazian / We speak Abaza
6 September 2020 11:00
Results of the week: from 6 to 12 31 September 138 cases of COVID-19 infection were detected in Abkhazia.
12 September 2020 21:55
All the colors of the world: video history of the Pyv pass valley
18 September 2020 10:30

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55 destinies: a book of childhood memories of the PWPA was published at ASU
WAC and "AMCh" launched a project of excursions in Abkhazia for students of rural schools
The WAC distributed notebooks, diaries and sports equipment to rural schools
The cartoon in the Abkhazian language "Valors of Abraskil" was shown in Sukhum

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War and Peace of Vladislav Ardzinba
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Video
All the colors of the world: video history of the Pyv pass valley
All the colors of the world: video history of the Pyv pass valley
"Valors of Abraskil"

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National dances, songs and folk procession: Flag Day was celebrated in Abkhazia
Abkhaz dungeon: the history of the world-famous Novy Afon cave
Bright and unique: all the colors of spring in Abkhazia

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Moscow Abkhaz Diaspora helps Abkhazia prevent COVID-19 pandemic
“Sun Rays”: a book about successful representatives of the Abaza people from Turkey
Regional office in Germany became the fourth branch of the WAC in Europe