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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.
“To be an inextinguishable flame of the people”
ON THE BIRTHDAY ALEXEY GOGUA
Intellectual
television project
"Иарбан? Иаба? Ианба?"

Watch on our YouTube channel
six rounds of the game based on history, ethnography,
culture, customs, traditions, folk poetry and music.
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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.
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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16.05.2022 18:16
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

Abkhazian folk songs: the fourth video of the “Amazara” project

As part of the "Amazara" project of the World Abaza Congress and the ANO "Alashara", another film was made about the intangible heritage of the Abkhazians and Abaza. It is dedicated to the Abkhazian song. The director and screenwriter of the film was the Honored Artist of Abkhazia, head of the Samson Chanba Abkhazian Drama Theater Madina Argun.
https://abaza.org/en/793

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14.05.2022 03:25
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

Teams of fraternal peoples: preparations are underway for the second "Иaрбан? Иаба? Ианба?" game.

The WAC is preparing to hold the second game of the television intellectual project "Иaрбан? Иаба? Ианба?" Teams from Abkhazia and KChR, as well as the organizers of the project, held a Skype session to know each other and discuss preparations for the upcoming game.
https://abaza.org/en/792
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11.05.2022 23:22
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

Language as a key to the history of the people: a lecture on the Abkhaz language was held at the WAC office

The Sukhum office of the WAC held an open lecture "The Abkhaz language is the oldest source in the study of the history of the people". The lecture was held by the historian Dzhambul Indzhgiya.
https://abaza.org/en/791
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09.05.2022 23:55
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

Songs of Abkhazians: the "Amazara" project of the WAC presented the fourth video on intangible heritage

A new documentary film about the Abkhazian song continued the "Amazara" project of the WAC and the ANO "Alashara" about the intangible heritage of the Abkhaz-Abaza people. The filmmakers told the WAC information portal about the making of the film and the working process.

https://abaza.org/en/790
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09.05.2022 15:10
Sukhum, Republic of Abkhazia

The WAC team took part in festive events in the capital of Abkhazia on the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
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Diaspora
The word of an Adyg: the Abkhazian Cultural Center is opened and functions in Helsinki
Traditional knife making: the "Amazara" project released a new video
WAC will help applicants from Abkhazia to enter SPbGLTU

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The first show of the film "Abkhazian Song" of the "Amazara" project was held in Sukhum
Abkhazian folk songs: the fourth video of the “Amazara” project
Teams of fraternal peoples: preparations are underway for the second "Иaрбан? Иаба? Ианба?" game.
Language as a key to the history of the people: a lecture on the Abkhaz language was held at the WAC office

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Abkhazian national dance: the "Amazara" project presented the first video
Abkhazian national dance: the "Amazara" project presented the first video
Abkhazian folk song "Нарҭаа рышьҭыбжь": the second video of the "Amazara" project was released

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Awakening of the senses: spring photo cards from Abkhazia by the WAC info portal
The fate of a woman: a play about Sariya Lakoba in the Abkhazian theater
Sukhum melancholy: cold March pictures