This year, the graduation season in Abkhazia has been a grand spectacle of fashion and celebration, marked by the vibrant styles of the young graduates and their exuberant spirit.

In 2023, the nation witnessed 1777 students marking the completion of their high school journey. Among them, Nicole Kakalia from Sukhum, Arina Melityan from the Bzyb village, Elizaveta Chakmach-oglu, and Valeria Keshchyan from Gagra earned special distinction by graduating with gold medals.

Sabina Akhiba is a graduate of the Graphic Design department at the Abkhazian State University (ASU). However, she did not become a graphic designer, much to her surprise (or perhaps her fortune). During her student internship at the Sukhum-based "Studio Artel" workshop, opened in 2009 by historian Daur Gunba on one floor of the "Sukhumpribor" building, she developed a profound interest in pottery.

Vitaly Sharia — Abkhazia commemorates the 70th birthday of the gifted, prematurely departed novelist and poet Daur Zantaria today. On the eve of this posthumous anniversary, a video conference was arranged, during which both Abkhazian and Russian participants recounted their memories of Daur.

We mourn the loss of a diligent scholar, a passionate reformer, and a tireless advocate for truth and understanding, Dr. Stephen D. Shenfield.

We recently learned of the unfortunate loss of a diligent scholar, a passionate reformer, and a tireless advocate for truth and understanding, Dr. Stephen D. Shenfield, who passed away on 27 April 2023. His passing leaves behind an influential legacy that spans prison reform, environmentalism, economic justice, and most notably, a deep and comprehensive understanding of the Caucasus. As we mourn his departure, we also celebrate his remarkable contributions and the profound impact he has left on these important fields.

There are landmarks that become so strongly associated with the appearance of the place they are situated in that they are perceived as its symbol. This is the case with the "Gagripsh" restaurant in Gagra, Abkhazia, located on the coast of the Black Sea. To visit Gagra without stopping by "Gagripsh" means missing out on the opportunity to experience a truly iconic establishment in this resort town.