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Head of the WAC OSAZ, Deputy Secretary of the Public Chamber of the RA Izolda Khagba took part in the third international festival of women's social creativity, creative industries and family values ​​"Sochi Spring - 2025", organized by the "Union of Women of Russia". 

The festival brought together active women, public figures, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders from more than 40 regions of Russia, as well as from Abkhazia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and China. 

Abkhazian delegation arrived at the invitation of the head of the "Union of Women of Abkhazia" Victoria Khurkhumal, whose organization is a partner of the "Union of Women of Russia" led by Ekaterina Lakhova. 

"This is our second visit to the festival, and we again felt this incredible warm atmosphere of mutual support and inspiration! It is particularly pleasant that cooperation with Abkhazia attracts considerable interest among the participants – this once again proves how strong our friendly ties and partnership are!” Izolda Khagba shared her impressions of the festival.

The World Abaza Congress and the S. Chanba Abkhazian State Drama Theatre continue the joint "Evening at the Theatre" project. This time, its participants were schoolchildren from the village of Akuaskia.

Traditionally, before the start of the performance, actress and honored journalist of Abkhazia Eleonora Kogoniia conducted a tour. She told about the history of the creation and development of the theater, explained to the children the rules of conduct in the auditorium. The schoolchildren were able to look behind the scenes, meet the artists and see with their own eyes how the process of working on the performance takes place.

The stage featured a performance by director Madina Argun based on the famous play by Shota Chkadua "Who Among Us is Deaf?". In addition, a delicious treat was organized for the project participants in the theater buffet.

Visiting the theatre became an exciting adventure for schoolchildren, a great chance to broaden their horizons and learn more about the world of art.

The World Abaza Congress continues the "Гәыкала" project - a series of interviews with interesting people, representatives of different spheres and professions.

We talked about the role of women in the Abkhazian society, maternal solidarity and wounds that will never heal with Guli Kichba - the Chair of the Movement "Mothers of Abkhazia for Peace and Social Justice", Secretary of the Public Chamber.