A meeting of Abkhazian youth took place in St. Petersburg, organized by the St. Petersburg Cultural and Educational Society "Apsny" in collaboration with the World Abaza Congress, as part of the "Apsuara" cultural and educational series.
Participants received a welcoming address from Alkhas Kvitsiniia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Russian Federation.
"St. Petersburg has always held a special place in the cultural and educational ties between Abkhazia and Russia. With its rich academic traditions, this city has served as a place of study and professional development for many generations of our compatriots," the message stated.
The Ambassador emphasized the vital role of Abkhazian youth in preserving and enriching the historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Abkhazia, developing its intellectual and creative potential, and strengthening friendly and humanitarian ties with the Russian Federation.
Alkhas Kvitsiniia expressed his appreciation to the World Abaza Congress, the St. Petersburg Cultural and Educational Society "Apsny," and the Union of Creative Youth of Abkhazia for initiating the meeting, for their active public engagement, for their consistent efforts to preserve national cultural traditions, and for their focus on youth issues.
Attendees were also shown video messages from Khibla Amichba, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Federal Republic of Germany, and Kan Taniia, Minister-Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation.
With the assistance of the Plenipotentiary Representative Office of the Republic of Abkhazia in Germany, Abkhazian youth living in Germany, Turkey, and France also joined the event online. Khibla Amichba spoke about the activities of the Representative Office and the cultural and humanitarian projects currently underway. Particular attention was given to initiatives aimed at uniting compatriots abroad, including the "National Heritage" project and the conducting of a global census of the Abkhazian Diaspora.
Kan Taniia noted that Abkhazian youth in St. Petersburg are upholding the traditions of the city’s student associations—traditions that date back more than a century. He also highlighted the significant contributions made by the "Apsny" society, led by Irina Dameniia, and the World Abaza Congress, headed by Mussa Ekzekov, toward consolidating Abkhazian compatriots abroad and supporting youth-led initiatives.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the preservation of national identity, the development of cultural and educational initiatives, and the strengthening of ties between the younger generation of compatriots and their historical homeland.
Participants received a welcoming address from Alkhas Kvitsiniia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Russian Federation.
"St. Petersburg has always held a special place in the cultural and educational ties between Abkhazia and Russia. With its rich academic traditions, this city has served as a place of study and professional development for many generations of our compatriots," the message stated.
The Ambassador emphasized the vital role of Abkhazian youth in preserving and enriching the historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Abkhazia, developing its intellectual and creative potential, and strengthening friendly and humanitarian ties with the Russian Federation.
Alkhas Kvitsiniia expressed his appreciation to the World Abaza Congress, the St. Petersburg Cultural and Educational Society "Apsny," and the Union of Creative Youth of Abkhazia for initiating the meeting, for their active public engagement, for their consistent efforts to preserve national cultural traditions, and for their focus on youth issues.
Attendees were also shown video messages from Khibla Amichba, Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Federal Republic of Germany, and Kan Taniia, Minister-Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Russian Federation.
With the assistance of the Plenipotentiary Representative Office of the Republic of Abkhazia in Germany, Abkhazian youth living in Germany, Turkey, and France also joined the event online. Khibla Amichba spoke about the activities of the Representative Office and the cultural and humanitarian projects currently underway. Particular attention was given to initiatives aimed at uniting compatriots abroad, including the "National Heritage" project and the conducting of a global census of the Abkhazian Diaspora.
Kan Taniia noted that Abkhazian youth in St. Petersburg are upholding the traditions of the city’s student associations—traditions that date back more than a century. He also highlighted the significant contributions made by the "Apsny" society, led by Irina Dameniia, and the World Abaza Congress, headed by Mussa Ekzekov, toward consolidating Abkhazian compatriots abroad and supporting youth-led initiatives.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the preservation of national identity, the development of cultural and educational initiatives, and the strengthening of ties between the younger generation of compatriots and their historical homeland.
