
Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Abkhazian Cinema Fund head apologises for ‘provocative statements’ to Russian tourists
Aleksander Basariya’s public apology follows the firing of a Tourism Ministry employee for making similar comments in June.
Aleksander Basariya’s public apology follows the firing of a Tourism Ministry employee for making similar comments in June.
Adgur Ardzinba was originally sentenced to 14 days administrative arrest before a court of appeals ruled to release him.
At the same time, Abkhazian President Badra Gunba said Russia is not planning on building a ‘naval base’ on the site.
The majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
The inaugural flight arrived from Moscow with much fanfare.
Gunba’s inauguration was attended by representatives of Russia, South Ossetia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Transnistria.
Earlier in March, Inal Khashig became the first Abkhazian journalist to be added to the registry.