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18 August 2026
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The pioneer in everything
and the patriarch of Abkhaz
literature: about Dmitry Gulia
Dmitry Gulia, being himself a pioneer writer in Abkhazia, always
put maximum efforts to bring together young people from Abkhaz
intellectuals on the horizon of literature, culture and education.
“We will be reborn”: on
the hero of the Patriotic War
Mushni Khvartskiya
A talented archaeologist Mushni Khvartskiya could devote his life
to science and make many more discoveries, but the tests that befallen the
homeland turned his life, and he took up arms.
“To be an inextinguishable flame of the people”
ON THE BIRTHDAY ALEXEY GOGUA
Charismatic leader:
the second President of Abkhazia
Sergey Bagapsh
Sergey Bagapsh will remain in the history of the modern Abkhaz state
as its leader, under whose rule Russia and a number of other countries
recognized the independence of the Republic. On March 4,
the second President of Abkhazia would celebrate his 70th anniversary.
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.
Khibla Gerzmava
"Golden soprano"
of Abkhazia and Russia
The name of Khibla in translation from the Abkhaz
means "gold-eyed", and critics have long called her
the "golden soprano" of Russia.
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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.
Taras Shamba: “President of all Abkhaz”
For the birthday of Taras Shamba, the man with whom the World Abaza Congress
began to exist, the WAC web information portal prepared an essay on him.
National dances,
songs and folk procession.
Flag Day was celebrated in Abkhazia.
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.
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.

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Gudauta, Republic of Abkhazia
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14.08.2026 14:05
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia
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06.08.2026 15:30
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

"Гәыкала." Said Dzhonua

Our guest at "Гәыкала" is Said Dzhonua, co-organizer of genetic research and participant of the AA DNA project. This independent research project is dedicated to studying the genetic history of the Abkhaz-Adyg peoples using DNA testing.

We will talk about how modern technology allows us to look back a hundred years and discover a common root among Abkhazian, Abaza, Adyg, and Kabardian surnames. We'll also discuss what science says about family legends: where legends are confirmed, and where history turns out to be quite different.

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29.07.2026 16:00
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

Congress team laid flowers at the monument to Taras Shamba.

The Congress team took part in a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to public and political figure, Honorary President of the WAC, Taras Shamba.

Taras Shamba led the World Congress of the Abkhaz-Abaza People for over 25 years and played a key role in uniting representatives of the Diaspora worldwide.

Today would have been his 88th birthday.
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29.07.2026 13:29
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

Caucasian Flavor, Sports, and Unity: how the 11th Abaza Festival went

The "Abaza" Cultural and Sports Festival is an event that unites tradition and modernity, reflecting the unity of the Abkhaz-Abaza people. Symbolically, the festival begins on July 23, the day the national flag of Abkhazia was approved.  

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Diaspora
“Amazing, magnificent, fantastic!”: Abkhaz adjika conquered the British
Anuar Chkua from Jordan: Apsuara norms will preserve our people
Traditional knife making: the "Amazara" project released a new video

All publications
Повелители "хорошего времени"
Film "History of Abkhazia"
The 100th anniversary seminar of the scientific series "The Caucasus: Crossroads of Cultures" was held in St. Petersburg

Longread
Battles in the mountains of Abkhazia: from the history of the Great Patriotic War
Open palm to the world: state symbols of Abkhaz and Abaza

Video
New Year's greetings from the Chairman of the Congress Supreme Council Mussa Ekzekov
New Year's greetings from the Chairman of the Congress Supreme Council Mussa Ekzekov
Special report by Esma Dzhikirba on the activities of the WAC for 2023.

Photo
Abkhaz dungeon: the history of the world-famous Novy Afon cave
Awakening of the senses: spring photo cards from Abkhazia by the WAC info portal
Photo walk around the Abkhazian estate "Apsny Park"

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