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Northwest Caucasian ethnic group native to Abkhazia
literacy. Some Abkhazians fought for Greece and worked for the Greek authorities during the Greco-Turkish War. After its end, thousands of Abkhazians, especially
Abkhazians
Small African-related sub-ethnic group in Abkhazia
Afro-Abkhazians (Abkhaz: Аԥсуа негрцәа, romanized: Aṕsua negrcəa) are a small sub-ethnic group of people of African descent in Abkhazia, who historically
Afro-Abkhazians
Partially recognised state in the South Caucasus
the Abkhazian law on citizenship, ethnic Abkhazians, regardless of place of residence, can become Abkhaz citizens. Those who are not ethnic Abkhazians are
Abkhazia
Conflict between Georgia and Abkhaz separatists
attack of Abkhazians on the Georgian university branch eventually resulted in the first armed clashes between the representatives of the Abkhazian and Georgian
War_in_Abkhazia_(1992–1993)
Northwest Caucasian language of Abkhazia
but of these only 317 speak Abkhazian. There were also communities in Syria, Jordan and Iraq with around 5,000 Abkhazians, although this number could
Abkhaz_language
Feudal state in the Caucasus (778–1008)
(Georgian: აფხაზთა სამეფო, romanized: apkhazta samepo; lit. 'Kingdom of the Abkhazians', Greek: Αμπχαζικό βασίλειο, romanized: Ampchazikó vasíleio) was a medieval
Kingdom_of_Abkhazia
1989–present conflict in the South Caucasus
between Abkhazians and Georgians began to escalate in 1980s as Georgians increasingly pushed for independence from the Soviet Union, while Abkhazians wanted
Abkhazia_conflict
Ethnic religion of the Abkhaz people
Abkhaz native religion came with the Georgian–Abkhazian conflict. With tensions growing, more and more Abkhazians began associating Orthodox Christianity with
Abkhaz_traditional_religion
Ethnic group
The Abkhazians in Turkey refers to citizens of Turkey who are ethnic Abkhazians originating from Abkhazia. There are 39,000 Abkhaz speakers in Turkey
Abkhazians_in_Turkey
Abkhazian women, particularly those of older age, are traditionally portrayed as peacemakers, decision makers, and mediators in times of combat and conflict
Women_in_Abkhazia
Currency of Abkhazia
Vladislav Ardzinba and the Abkhazian state Designer: B. R. Japua, V. M. Erokhin Mint: Moscow Mint Value: 10 apsars Alloy: Ag 925 Quantity: 2,000 Quality:
Abkhazian_apsar
Military of Abkhazia
The Abkhazian Armed Forces (Abkhaz: Абџьарирқәу Амҷқәа Аԥсны; Russian: Вооружённые силы Абхазии) are the military forces of Abkhazia. The forces were
Abkhazian_Armed_Forces
Abkhazians (41.8%; 28,320) and Mingrelian Georgians (5.1%; 3,474). The 1897 census counted Samurzakanians as the Abkhazians, increasing the Abkhazian
History_of_Abkhazia
Former Georgian administrative unit
and 1 non-partisan colonist were elected. Twenty deputies were ethnic Abkhazians, but only seven from them were anti-Georgian (4 Independent Socialists
Abkhazian_Autonomy
Islam to coexist. Abkhazian children waving miniature flags of Abkhazia Helicopter towing the Abkhazian flag Parade exhibiting Abkhazian flags Flag of Abkhazia
Flag_of_Abkhazia
percentage among ethnic Abkhazians) declares to be "pagan". It is worthwhile to note that the equivalent of the term "pagan" in Abkhazian (as well as Russian)
Religion_in_Abkhazia
aviation to clear Psou-Gagra road and Abkhazians retreated. By 19 August Georgian secured Gagra and Abkhazians retreated to the village of Bzyb. A frontline
Gagra_landing_(August_1992)
Topics referred to by the same term
Georgia Abkhaz people or Abkhazians, persons from Abkhazia or of Abkhaz descent Abkhaz language Abkhazian culture Abkhazian cuisine Abkhazi, a princely
Abkhaz
Writing system of the Abkhaz language
Abkhaz was not a written language until the 19th century. Until then, Abkhazians—especially elites—had been using Greek (until c. 9th century), Georgian
Abkhaz_alphabet
Samurzaq’anoans were Abkhazians. In 1913 he calculated that Abkhazia's population was 140,000; of these he numbered the Abkhazians at 82,960 (including
Demographics_of_Abkhazia
Standard defining codes for currencies
unrecognized or partially recognized state. These currencies include: Abkhazian apsar (state of issue is viewed as de jure part of Georgia) Alderney pound
ISO_4217
Autonomous republic of Georgia in-exile
of all of Abkhazia in August 2008 during the Russo-Georgian war by the Abkhazian armed forces. Upper Abkhazia is a territory that has population of c.
Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia
Government_of_the_Autonomous_Republic_of_Abkhazia
Georgian historical text
the Abkhazian Kings (Georgian: აფხაზთა მეფეთა დივანი, romanized: apkhazta mepeta divani, which is often translated as the Chronicles of the Abkhazian Kings)
Divan_of_the_Abkhazian_Kings
Cyrillic letter
Abkhazian Che (Ҽ ҽ; italics: Ҽ ҽ) is a letter of the Cyrillic script. Abkhazian Che is used in the alphabet of the Abkhaz language, where it represents
Abkhazian_Che
2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025. "Their Leader Ousted By Mass Protests, Abkhazians Vote to Decide Ties With Russia". The Moscow Times. 15 February 2025.
2025 Abkhazian presidential election
2025_Abkhazian_presidential_election
Russian pro-government news agency
stand for "Abkhazian Network News Agency"; after the head office moved to Moscow, when registering in Roskomnadzor on 22 September 2017, "Abkhazian" was changed
ANNA_News
Abkhazia cheese
cow's milk or cow's and buffalo's milk are used. It is a cheese made by Abkhazians who settled in Sakarya province 700 years ago. After the Russian conquest
Abkhazian_cheese
Unicameral legislature of Abkhazia
The People's Assembly – Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia (Abkhaz: Аԥсны Жәлар Реизара – Апарламент, romanized: Apsny Žwlar Reizara – Aparlament,
People's_Assembly_of_Abkhazia
Capital city of Abkhazia
buffer-zone was thus established between the Gudauta and Ochamchira Abkhazians. Abkhazians had no right to settle in this part of their own country. Meanwhile
Sukhumi
Football tournament season
The 2018 Abkhazian Cup was the 24th edition of Abkhazian Cup organized by Football Federation of Abkhazia. The competition was held in the month of May
2018_Abkhazian_Cup
Place in Abkhazia, Georgia
Greek and 0.1% Ukrainian. Ochamchire Municipality Ochamchira District Abkhazians of African descent The political status of Abkhazia is disputed. Having
Adzyubzha
Country in Eastern Europe and West Asia
of the population, while the remainder includes ethnic groups such as Abkhazians, Armenians, Assyrians, Azerbaijanis, Greeks, Jews, Kists, Ossetians, Russians
Georgia_(country)
President of Russia (2000–2008; since 2012)
second front in the other Georgian breakaway province of Abkhazia with Abkhazian forces. Despite existing or past tensions between Russia and most of the
Vladimir_Putin
Passport issued to citizens of Abkhazia
The Abkhazian passport (Abkhaz: Аҧсны атәылауаҩшәҟәы, romanized: Apsny ata̋ylauaòša̋k̄a̋y; Russian: Абха́зский па́спорт, romanized: Abkhazskiy pasport)
Abkhazian_passport
1992 battle of the Georgian-Abkhazian War
positions for a while until they were completely surrounded and overrun. The Abkhazians identified 11 members of the elite unit White Eagles, including its leader
Battle of Gagra (October 1992)
Battle_of_Gagra_(October_1992)
Soviet country (1921–1931)
Jurij (1998), "History: the modern period", in Hewitt, George (ed.), The Abkhazians: A Handbook, New York City: St. Martin's Press, pp. 132–146, ISBN 978-0-31-221975-8
Socialist Soviet Republic of Abkhazia
Socialist_Soviet_Republic_of_Abkhazia
Football tournament
The Abkhazian Cup (Russian: Кубок РА) is the foremost association football cup competition in Abkhazia. The tournament is held annually, with football
Abkhazian_Cup
composed predominantly of ethnic Armenians, joined the Abkhazian Armed Forces. The Abkhazians secured a significant ammunition supply and manpower from
Battle_of_the_Gumista
from the besieged city (of which 8 were pregnant) and 35 children. The Abkhazians, having taken Sukhumi months prior, were stationed in and around the city
Lata_operation
Administrative entry restrictions
South Ossetia and Tuvalu. Abkhazians can travel to Russia using internal (domestic) and foreign passports. Abkhazia portal Abkhazian passport List of citizenships
Visa requirements for Abkhazian citizens
Visa_requirements_for_Abkhazian_citizens
Northwest Caucasian ethnic group
Circassian are mutually unintelligible. Abazgi is spoken by Abkhazians and the Abazins. The Abkhazians lived on the coast between the Circassians and the Georgians
Circassians
Hinukhs Hunzibs Khwarshis Tsez Northwest Caucasian languages Abazins Abkhazians Circassians Abzakhs Besleneys Bzhedugs Chemirgoys Kabardians Natukhajs
Ethnic_groups_in_the_Caucasus
Branch of the Circassian diaspora in Turkey
organisation". The closely related ethnic groups Abazins (10,000) and Abkhazians (39,000) are also often counted among them. The term "Circassian" was
Circassians_in_Turkey
Country in Eastern Europe and North Asia
JSTOR 24919780. Jones, Peter N. (15 January 2024). "Russia's Tightening Abkhazian Stranglehold Threatens Western and Georgian Interests". Harvard International
Russia
Cyrillic letter
Abkhazian Che with descender (Ҿ ҿ; italics: Ҿ ҿ) is a letter of the Cyrillic script. Its form is derived from the Cyrillic letter Abkhazian Che (Ҽ ҽ Ҽ ҽ)
Abkhazian_Che_with_descender
Cyrillic letter used in Abkhaz and Uilta
Abkhazian Dze (Ӡ ӡ; italics: Ӡ ӡ) is a letter of the Cyrillic script. It is used in Abkhaz where it represents a voiced alveolar affricate [dz], pronounced
Abkhazian_Dze
University in Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia
2022. Hewitt, George B. (1998). The Abkhazians. New York: St. Martin's Press. p. 174. ISBN 0-312-21975-X. Abkhazian State University. Kaufman, Stuart J
Abkhazian_State_University
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
reject the chauvinistic nationalism which he argued had marginalised the Abkhazian, Ossetian, and Adjarian minorities. In March 1921, Nadezhda gave birth
Joseph_Stalin
Former autonomous soviet socialist republic of a union republic of the Soviet Union
dissatisfaction of their status within Georgia. In 1988 a letter, signed by leading Abkhazians, was forwarded to Mikhail Gorbachev and the Soviet leadership. It outlined
Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic
Abkhaz_Autonomous_Soviet_Socialist_Republic
1993 battle of the Abkhazia war
column of reinforcement troops was blocked by Abkhazians. Western part of Sukhumi was controlled by Abkhazian separatists. Shevardnadze said that extra-forces
Fall_of_Sukhumi
in Georgia are Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Ukrainians, Russians, Greeks, Abkhazians, Ossetians, Kists, Assyrians and Yazidi. There is also a small Jewish
Ethnic minorities in Georgia (country)
Ethnic_minorities_in_Georgia_(country)
Social Democrats won 27 of the 40 seats; 11 members of the party were Abkhazians and 11 Georgians, with the remaining five having other ethnicities. Seats
1919 Abkhazian People's Council election
1919_Abkhazian_People's_Council_election
Football tournament season
The 2019 Abkhazian Cup was the 25th edition of Abkhazian Cup organized by Football Federation of Abkhazia. The competition was held in the month of May
2019_Abkhazian_Cup
1463–1864 dependent state in the South Caucasus
is spoken on the opposite shore of the Fasha/Phasis(Rioni)" Northern Abkhazians who lived in the dol of Sochi and the Sadzen region spoke both their native
Principality_of_Abkhazia
Ethnic group in the Northwest Caucasus
000–15,000 Ukraine 128 Languages Abaza, Russian, Arabic, Turkish Religion Predominantly Sunni Islam Related ethnic groups Abkhazians and Circassians
Abazins
Abkhazia is a region in the Caucasus that is under the effective control of the partially recognised self-declared Republic of Abkhazia. The de jure majority
Emblem_of_Abkhazia
Northwest Caucasian language
Abaza (абаза бызшва, abaza byzshwa; Adyghe: абазэбзэ) is a Northwest Caucasian language spoken by Abazins in Russia. The language has gone through several
Abaza_language
Ethnic conflict in Georgia
of Abkhazia, after ethnic Georgians launched an insurgency against the Abkhazian separatist government. The conflict is sometimes referred to as the Six-Day
1998_Gali_clashes
Military unit
The Abkhazian Navy is an operational-strategic formation of the Abkhazian Armed Forces, with its headquarters located in the vicinity of Sukhumi lighthouse
Abkhazian_Navy
Unusual Abkhazian woman mistaken for a cryptid
of sub-Saharan African ancestry, and perhaps had origins with the Afro-Abkhazians. She may have had congenital generalized hypertrichosis, which could have
Zana_of_Tkhina
Casualties of ongoing conflict since 2014
State estimated 400–500 of these were regular Russian soldiers. Five Abkhazians, two Kyrgyz, one Georgian and one South Ossetian have also been killed
Casualties of the Russo-Ukrainian war
Casualties_of_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war
Place in Abkhazia, Georgia
still composed entirely of Abkhazians. "Untitled". Ethno-Caucasus. Retrieved 13 July 2024. "All-USSR census 1989 in Abkhazian ASSR". pop-stat.mashke. Retrieved
Blaburkhva
English essay
The Turks in Abkhazia, also known as Abkhazian Turks, (Turkish: Abhazya Türkleri) are people of Turkish ancestry who have had a thriving presence in Abkhazia
Turks_in_Abkhazia
Medieval Georgian state
Bagrat regained central Iberia, but only for a brief time as the resurgent Abkhazians forced him out of this region. Ashot's eldest son, Grand Duke Adarnase
Kingdom_of_the_Iberians
Culinary traditions of the country of Georgia
tamada (toastmaster), who gives the toast and entertains the guests. Abkhazian cuisine uses many spices and walnuts. The most popular dishes from Abkhazia
Georgian_cuisine
Notable people of Circassian origin
categories. In previous usage, the term Circassian also included the Abkhazians. (* = Circassian descent only on paternal side) (** = Circassian descent
List_of_Circassians
Racial group
descent, who trace their origin to the Ottoman slave trade like the Afro-Abkhazians. Afro-Turk population is estimated to be between 5,000 and 20,000 people
Afro-Turks
Eastern Orthodox church
The Abkhazian Orthodox Church (Abkhaz: Аԥсны Аиашахаҵаратә ауахәама, romanized: Apsnə Ajašaxac̣araṭ° awax°ama, Russian: Абхазская Православная церковь
Abkhazian_Orthodox_Church
Valley in Abkhasia
Abkhazia (Geo. ზემო აფხაზეთი, Zemo Apkhazeti). On August 12, 2008, Russo–Abkhazian forces gained control of the Upper Kodori Valley, previously controlled
Kodori_Valley
State-owned railway company in Abkhazia
Abkhazian railway (Abkhaz: Аҧсны Аихамҩа; Russian: Абхазская железная дорога) is the state-owned railway company of the partially recognised state of
Abkhazian_railway
Indirect presidential elections were held in Abkhazia for the first time on 26 November 1994. Vladislav Ardzinba was elected President, and was inaugurated
1994 Abkhazian presidential election
1994_Abkhazian_presidential_election
Football league
relegation/promotion system between the Abkhazian Premier League and the 12 member Second Division 'National Abkhazian Football League'. With a relegation
Abkhazian_Premier_League
Historical region in Abkhazia, Georgia
Local residents belong to ethnographic group of Абжуйцы [ru] (Abzhui Abkhazians). Prior to the Russian annexation of the Principality of Abkhazia, Abzhywa
Abzhywa
President of Abkhazia since 2025
Гәынба, romanized: Badra Zurab-ipha Gwynba; born 14 August 1981) is an Abkhazian politician who has been the sixth president of Abkhazia since 2025. He
Badra_Gunba
German volunteer army unit (1942–45)
of General of the Infantry Friedrich Olbricht. The Legion consisted of Abkhazians, Circassians, Balkars, Karachays, Chechens, Ingushes, Kurds, Talyshis
Caucasian-Mohammedan_Legion
Air force of the Republic of Abkhazia
The Abkhazian Air Force is a small air force, which is a part of the Abkhazian Armed Forces, operating from Abkhazia. Few details are available on its
Abkhazian_Air_Force
Georgian chicken dish
Elarji Gebzhalia Georgian bread (Shoti, Tonis puri) Georgian cheese (Abkhazian, Chechili, Chkinti, Dambalkhacho, Guda cheese, Nadugi, Sulguni, Tenili)
Chakhokhbili
Group of Abkhazians
The Sadz or Asadzwa, also Jigets, are a subethnic group of the Abkhazians. The Sadzy tribe historically inhabited the territory between Gagra and Khosta
Sadz
Soviet were allocated to different ethnic groups; 28 were reserved for Abkhazians, 26 for Georgians and 11 for the other ethnic groups. The Supreme Soviet
1991 Abkhazian Supreme Soviet election
1991_Abkhazian_Supreme_Soviet_election
manage to cross the river but then retreated, although per Georgian claims Abkhazians never crossed Gumista. Georgians were initially caught in surprise but
January Offensive (War in Abkhazia)
January_Offensive_(War_in_Abkhazia)
Football tournament season
The 2020 Abkhazian Cup was the 26th edition of Abkhazian Cup organized by Football Federation of Abkhazia. The competition began on 8 September 2020 and
2020_Abkhazian_Cup
Ethnographic group of Georgians
majority of the Samurzakanians were Mingrelians, and the minority were Abkhazians. Cornell, Svante E. (2001). Small nations and great powers a study of
Samurzakanians
Mode of address to a Georgian monarch
Kingdom of the Iberians, while his son, Bagrat, led the Kingdom of the Abkhazians. The Georgian kingship had stubborn and staunch devotion to rules of legitimism
Mepe
Capital and the largest city of Georgia (country)
above-mentioned groups, Tbilisi is home to other ethnic groups including Ossetians, Abkhazians, Ukrainians, Greeks, Jews, Assyrians, Yazidis, and others. More than 95%
Tbilisi
Estonian village in Abkhazia
families lived there and the village has been renamed to 'Dopuket' by the Abkhazians. The political status of Abkhazia is disputed. Having unilaterally declared
Estonia,_Georgia
Republic of Russia
names from the Lezgin people; nevertheless, Azerbaijanis, Circassians, Abkhazians, Mountain Jews, Caucasian Avars, the Russian Kuban, and Terek Cossacks
Dagestan
version of the event. On October 27, 2007, Georgia released the arrested Abkhazians and handed them over to the U.N. observers as a "sign of good will." The
Bokhundjara_incident
Football tournament season
The 2016 Abkhazian Cup was the 23rd edition of Abkhazian Cup organized by Football Federation of Abkhazia. The competition was held in the month of May
2016_Abkhazian_Cup
had split into two. In January 2014, it was announced that a swathe of Abkhazian territory would be included in part of the large "security zone" being
Russian-occupied territories in Georgia
Russian-occupied_territories_in_Georgia
Surname list
player Alias Avidzba, Abkhazian politician Hadzhera Avidzba (1917–1997), Abkhazian pianist Meri Avidzba (1917–1986), Abkhazian aviator Vladimir Avidzba
Avidzba_(surname)
2014 revolution in Abkhazia
The Abkhazian Revolution took place in 2014, when President Aleksandr Ankvab resigned after hundreds of demonstrators stormed his office. After mass protests
Abkhazian_Revolution
names Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Scope Type Endonym(s) Other name(s) Notes T B Abkhazian ab abk abk Individual Living Аҧсуа; Apsua; აფსუა Abkhaz Afar aa aar aar
List of ISO 639 language codes
List_of_ISO_639_language_codes
Unicode character block
block containing Cyrillic characters for writing Old Cyrillic and Old Abkhazian, and combining numeric signs for Cyrillic numerals used in early Slavic
Cyrillic_Extended-B
Protests in Abkhazia in response to arrest
meeting in the Gudauta District dedicated to the recently signed Russian-Abkhazian agreement on investment activity... they were detained". He called the
2024_Abkhazian_protests
Amlakhu (Georgian: ამლახუ), also known as Amlaxuji) is a red Abkhazian (Georgian (country)) vine grape. Georgian wine List of Georgian wine appellations
Amlakhu
Russian footballer (born 2003)
Заур Саидович Тарба; born 14 May 2003) is a Russian football player of Abkhazian descent who plays for FC Ufa. He made his debut in the Russian Premier
Zaur_Tarba
both territories. After hearing the aforementioned appeals from both the Abkhazian and South Ossetian leadership, on 25 August 2008, the Federation Council
International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia
International_recognition_of_Abkhazia_and_South_Ossetia
The First Secretary of the Abkhaz regional branch of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union was the position of highest authority in the SSR Abkhazia
Abkhaz Regional Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Abkhaz_Regional_Committee_of_the_Communist_Party_of_the_Soviet_Union
Georgian carbonated soft drink
Elarji Gebzhalia Georgian bread (Shoti, Tonis puri) Georgian cheese (Abkhazian, Chechili, Chkinti, Dambalkhacho, Guda cheese, Nadugi, Sulguni, Tenili)
Tarkhuna
Village in Abkhazia, Georgia
of Abkhazia, a partially recognized state claimed by Georgia. The 2011 Abkhazian census recorded a population of 409 people. Out of this population of
Arasadzykh
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