WAC event feed
"Гәыкала": Astamur Bagateliia
Astamur Bagateliia, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Repatriation, is the guest of "Гәыкала."
In our conversation, we will discuss the agency's key areas of work and joint projects with the WAC, and also find out what inspires our guest in his daily work.
WAC Team honors heroes of Abkhazia on Victory and Independence Day
Representatives of the World Abaza Congress took part in a solemn flower-laying ceremony marking the 33rd anniversary of the Victory and Independence Day of the Republic of Abkhazia.
The Congress team honored the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland by laying flowers at the memorial to those who fell in the 1992–1993 Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia in the Park of Glory, as well as at the memorial complex dedicated to the First President of the Republic of Abkhazia, Vladislav Ardzinba.
WAC team laid flowers at the Glory Park Memorial
The team of the World Abaza Congress laid flowers at the memorial to the fallen in the Glory Park.
On September 27, 1993, despite suffering significant losses, Abkhazian forces overcame enemy resistance and liberated Sukhum. This event marked the de facto victory of the Abkhazian army in the war against Georgian aggressors.
Message from Mussa Ekzekov, Chairman of the WAC Supreme Council
Dear brothers and sisters!
Today is the Day of Liberation of Sukhum.
Thirty-three years ago, the courage and resilience of the defenders of the Fatherland made it possible to liberate the capital and bring the long-awaited Victory closer. We honor the memory of all those who gave their lives for the freedom of the Motherland - those who, from the very first days, believed in the liberation of Abkhazia’s capital, never retreated, and continued the fight.
Today, Sukhum is looking into the future. It is developing and transforming, yet the memory of those who liberated the town remains forever a part of its history and its character.
I wish peace, good health, and prosperity to all the residents of Sukhum and the whole Abkhazia!
The II Shakry Readings concluded in Sukhum
The II Shakryl Readings, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the eminent linguist, human rights activist, and Hero of Abkhazia Tamara Platonovna Shakryl, concluded in Sukhum. The two-day academic forum took place on September 2 and 3. https://abaza.org/en/1308
"Radiant Mountain Woman": Ekaterina Bebiia’s film presented at the WAC
Office of the World Abaza Congress hosted a presentation of a film by Ekaterina Bebiia - a Doctor of Philology, professor at Abkhazian State University, and Honored Journalist of Abkhazia. The film, titled "Radiant Mountain Woman", is dedicated to Natella Dzhemakulova, head of the Culture Department at the"Alashara" international association.
The film showcases not only Natella’s professional work and projects but also personal stories that reveal her character. The picture is part of a film series by Ekaterina Bebiia about Abaza women, aimed at highlighting the diversity of women's life stories and their contributions to social and cultural life.
Climbing Damkhurts: A Memorial Event
The patriotic event "Афырхацәа рымҩала" took place, with the ascent of the Damkhurts Pass as its key stage. The route started in Gudauta and took three days.
The goal of the event was to honor the memory of the volunteers of the Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia and to strengthen patriotic traditions.
The event was organized by Roman Tsugba, commander of the 6th Rifle Brigade, with the support of the Ministry of Defense, the World Abaza Congress, and local residents. Seventeen people, aged 12 to 55, participated in the route.
Defenders of the Fatherland Remembrance Day: The World Abaza Congress team laid flowers at the memorial
The World Abaza Congress team laid flowers at the memorial to the fallen in the Park of Glory.
August 14 is the Defenders of the Fatherland Remembrance Day. On this day in 1992, Georgian troops invaded Abkhazia. The Patriotic War of the People of Abkhazia began, lasting 413 days and claiming the lives of approximately 3,000 soldiers.
"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.