The 14th of August 2022 is the 30th anniversary of the start of the war between the Georgians and the Abkhazians in the decades-long dispute over ownership of t

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This handbook provides a ready introduction and practical guide to the Abkhazian people and language. It includes chapters written by experts in the field, cove

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