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This time, the guest of the interview is a methodologist in therapeutic physical training, rehabilitation specialist Arzadin Agrba. Watch the next episode of "Гәыкала" dedicated to health and physical activity, most common diseases in Abkhazia and participation in the project on medical examination.

We are launching a new project "Гәыкала" - a series of interviews with interesting people. These are those with whom we are connected by joint projects and strong friendship. Our guest was a linguist, diplomat, political figure, member of the Supreme Council of the WAC Viacheslav Chirikba. Science and diplomacy, the problem of preserving the Abkhaz language, the experience of traveling around the world and communicating with amazing people, the role of the WAC in uniting the ethnic group and much more - all this in the first broadcast of "Гәыкала".

The art of forging metal is one of the most ancient. For the Abkhazians, a forge is not only a workshop where tools and other objects were made. It has long been revered as a sacred place, and blacksmiths enjoyed special respect and influence in society. Today, the forge continues to be the center for preserving the craft and historical heritage. What did the dagger of the Apsil warrior look like, why are there so many references to iron in the Nart Epos, and what attracts modern youth to blacksmithing - watch the latest issue of "Living Craft".

National dress is a kind of a book. By studying it, you can learn a lot about the traditions, culture and history of your people. Watch the next episode of the “Living Craft” to know what our traditional costume was like in ancient times, what Abkhazian needlewomen became famous for and why national clothing will never go out of fashion.

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.

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.