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 The State Committee for Repatriation hosted a presentation of the documentary "Muminat Gonova – Abaza's Joan of Arc" by honored journalist of Abkhazia Ekaterina Bebiia.

The film tells the story of Muminat Gonova, a renowned scholar, PhD in economics, and senior researcher at the North Caucasus Institute (a branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration). She has authored over 100 scientific papers, including several monographs.
Muminat Gonova is also known for being one of the founding members of the World Abaza Congress (International Association of Abaza People). She served as the association's Vice President from 1992 to 2015.

"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.

The World Abaza Congress continues its educational activities as part of the "Ирӡтәым" project. This time, the event took place at Sukhum Secondary School No. 10, where high school students delivered speeches.

The lecture's topic was "Depth of traditions, sincerity of the heart: the foundations of Abkhazian ethics." The invited speaker, artist Nodar Tsvizhba, discussed with the students the fundamental principles of Abkhazian ethics and traditional norms of behavior embedded in the people's cultural code.

The dialogue took place in an open and friendly atmosphere. The students actively participated in the discussion and asked their guest about his career and national traditions in painting.

Another lecture was held at Sukhum Secondary School No. 1 as part of the "Ирӡтәым" project, implemented by the World Abaza Congress in collaboration with Inna Dzhugeliia, a lecturer in the Abkhaz Language Department at Abkhaz State University.

The event was dedicated to the foundations of traditional parenting in Abkhazian culture.

During the meeting, the speaker explained in detail to the students the key principles of male and female upbringing, as laid out in the "Apsuara" moral and ethical code.

The lecture participants discussed how these age-old norms and customs help shape one’s identity while preserving national identity and connection to cultural roots.

Following the lecture, Esma Kvitsiniia, a specialist in the WAC department for youth and physical education, presented the school board with educational cards for the children.

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.

The WAC Local Branches Department conducted another stage of the basic military training project for schoolchildren from the village of Tamysh.

The event consisted of two parts. First, the students visited a military unit in Sukhum, where they were shown various examples of military equipment and received a detailed explanation of the operation of small arms.

The lesson then continued at the shooting club. Here, instructors gave the students a theoretical course, explaining key safety rules and the basics of weapon handling.

The day culminated in a practical session at the training range. Under the close supervision of instructors, each student completed target practice to solidify their acquired knowledge.