World
Abaza
Congress

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.

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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On July 21, Abkhazia Day was celebrated in St. Petersburg as part of the Lermontov Fest 2026 festival.

Abzagu Tsvizhba, Chief of Staff of the World Abaza Congress, read a welcoming address from Mussa Khabalevich Ekzekov, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the World Abaza Congress, which says, in part:

"I warmly welcome you here in the library named after Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov, a poet whose work connected Russian culture with the Caucasus. Today's meeting is an opportunity to touch the centuries-old history of Abkhazia, hear the voice of its culture, and feel the warmth of its people... Abkhazia and Russia are bound by strong historical, spiritual, and human ties. These ties have been forged over generations – through joint work, mutual support, shared memory, and a sincere desire to be close. I thank the library staff, the organizers, and all program participants for their attention to Abkhazia and for creating a space for dialogue. May this day become another important step in strengthening the friendship between the peoples of Russia and Abkhazia."

The event included the laying of flowers and a wreath at the monument to Prince Peter Georgievich of Oldenburg, an exhibition on the History and Culture of Abkhazia, and an introduction to Abkhazian national cuisine, traditional drinks, and household items.

The guests of honor at the celebration included Sergey Nikolaevich Baburin, Rauf Tarkhunovich Ayba, representatives of the Abkhazian Diaspora, and guests from Abkhazia and various regions of Russia.

The event marked an important step in strengthening cultural ties and friendship between the peoples of Russia and Abkhazia.

The Abkhazian Drama Theater has opened a hall displaying a collection of the theater's historical heritage: archival photographs, scripts, sketches, posters, costumes and more.

The hall will be open during performances and is also available for tours, which take place at the theater three times a week.

The State Repatriation Committee, together with the WAC, organized a tour at the S. Chanba Abkhazian State Drama Theater for the second cohort of participants in the "Akhyshtrakh -2026" educational camp.

Actress Eleonora Kogoniia led the children on a fascinating tour, introducing them to the history of this national cultural symbol. The young compatriots visited the auditorium and stage and asked questions about the theater's life.

As a reminder, the main goal of the camp is to introduce young people to the history, culture, language, and traditions of Abkhazia, as well as to strengthen ties with their historical homeland.