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What is Abkhazia? A land of the soul, a land of mountains, hills, and waterfalls, a sovereign Caucasian republic on the shores of the Black Sea. That is today. But what was it like hundreds or thousands of years ago? The WAC, together with the State Repatriation Committee, produced a series of popular science films called "History of Abkhazia."
"Гәыкала" hosts poet, writer, and historian Denis Chachkhalia. He discusses his childhood impressions, his first poems, translating Yesenin into Abkhaz, and tells what inspires him today in our interview.
Fire, metal, and centuries-old traditions—a two-day blacksmithing festival took place in the Sukhum Fortress. Guests enjoyed master classes, lectures and a weapons exhibition. Of particular interest was the depiction of an early medieval archer by artist Batal Dzhapua. In the new episode of "Living Craft," we will go to the festival and show you how a weapon is born — from the first hammer strike to the last one.
Beekeeping has long been widespread in Abkhazia, and its products have been widely used in the economic and spiritual life of the population. In the new episode of "Living craft," we'll visit an apiary in the village of Lykhny and learn the secrets of honey production process and how to properly care for these amazing creatures — bees.
The World Abaza Congress continues the "Гәыкала" project - a series of interviews with interesting people, representatives of different spheres and professions. Diplomat, translator of the English version of our website Artur Gaguliia told about his favorite work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia, passion for cinema and cooperation with the World Abaza Congress. The interview was recorded on March 19.
We continue the "Гәыкала" project - a series of interviews with interesting people, representatives of different fields and professions.