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Abkhazia Day was celebrated in St. Petersburg.
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.
