On 18 September, 1993, during the Abkhazian army's offensive to liberate Sukhum, a tragic loss was suffered. Among the 23 fallen was Adgur Inal-Ipa, a figure of great promise and intellect, who was posthumously honoured with the Order of Leon.
Yuri Kalmykov (Kabardian-Circassian: Къалмыкъ Юрэ); (January 1, 1934 - January 16, 1997), a distinguished lawyer, politician, the first president of the International Circassian Association (ICA), Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation in 1993-1994, and advocate for the national interests of the peoples of the Caucasus. Kalmykov was an exceptional Adyghe (Circassian) figure who made a significant impact in supporting the fraternal people of Abkhazia during the Abkhaz Nation's Patriotic War of 1992-1993.
On 4 April 2023, Hero of Abkhazia, Lieutenant General Givi Agrba, holder of the Order of "Akhdz-Apsha" II degree, would have turned 86 years old.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the city of Sukhum experienced rapid growth and development, leading to a demand for new artistic studios, known as photographic ateliers. Among the many talented photographers of that time, Ioannis Polychronovich Evkarpidi emerged as an exceptional artist.
SUKHUM / AQW'A ― On 28 March 1963, the renowned Abkhazian theatre and film artist, graphic designer, and painter Batal Dzhapua was born.