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Minister of North Caucasus Affairs: I have many good and reliable friends among Georgians

Russian News Agency  “Itar-Tass“ published extensive interview with the Minister of North Caucasus Affairs  Sergei Chebotarev, where the Minister spoke about Georgia as well as about Abkhazia and Tkhinvali Region. At this stage, Chebotarev is the most experienced and influential person in Russian Government towards Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region. For years he’d been personally involved in the processes that took place in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

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University of de facto Republic of Abkhazia Awarded Konstantin Zatulin Honorary Doctorate

On March 14, 2019, for the support to the university and to the de facto Republic, “Abkhazian State University“ of  the de facto Republic awarded Honorary Doctorate to political and public figures of Russian Federation: Konstantin Zatulin, Sergey Baburin and Andranik Migranyan. Konstantin Zatulin is considered to be the distinguished and respectable figure among Russian politicians. For years he has been working on the issues regarding post-Soviet states, especially conflict regions.

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“Ambassador“ of the Tskhinvali Region met with the Governor of Saint Petersburg

On March 13, 2019, in Saint Petersburg, the Tskhinvali Region de facto “Ambassador“ in Russian Federation, Znaur Gasiev, together with acting Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander Beglov discussed issues such as attracting investors in the Tskhinvali Region and region produced products realization in Saint Petersburg.

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Artillery Drills Underway in the Southern Military District

In Southern Military District  of Russian Federation – on the territory of Russia, Armenia, annexed Crimea and the occupied regions of Georgia, field trainings will be held with the participation of 10 thousand gunners and up to 3,000 units of equipment. Training will take place along 20 military polygons and will last for a month.  

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Abkhazia: New Houses for the Military

4 new houses construction completed for the military families at Russian 7th military base territory in Abkhazia. 64 military families were solemnly handed refurbished apartments. In 2018, five houses were built in close vicinity of military base which accommodated 78 military families adjacent to the base.

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Putin Met Bibilov in Moscow: Key Points

In Moscow, on March 6, 2019 de facto President of Tskhinvali Region Anatoly Bibilov met with the president of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. According to the Kremlin, the parties discussed current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, primarily in the socio-economic direction.

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Daur Kove Congratulated Aleksey Dvinianin on the Occasion of His Birthday

De facto Minister of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia Daur Kove congratulated birthday to Alexey Dvinyanin “Ambassador“ of Russian Federation to Abkhazia. Alexey Dvinyanin was born on March 5, 1967 in the city of Voronezh, in RSFSR, USSR. On March 30, 2018, at the directive of the President of the Russian Federation, Dvinyanin was appointed to the position of the “Ambassador” of Russia to the de facto Republic of Abkhazia.

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Abkhazia: Healthcare Issues Discussed in Moscow

De-facto Healthcare Minister of Abkhazia Tamaz Tsakhnakia’s working visit in Moscow ended. During the visit several issues were discussed with Russian colleagues, namely: emergency medical centre construction in Abkhazia; mobile diagnostic automobiles purchase; dispensary for Abkhazian population.

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Russian-Abkhazian Internal Affairs Ministries Joint Information-Coordination Center Issue Discussed in Moscow

In Moscow, on March 5, 2019, at the Ministry of North Caucausus Affairs of Russian Federation was                         discussed formation of Russian and de facto Republic of Abkhazian Joint Information-Coordination Centre. The working meeting was held by Deputy Minister Igor Koshin, who is the curator of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region at the Ministry.

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Airborne Troops Exercise in Tskhinvali Region

For the first time Russian 4th military base personnel exercised using airmobile groups in Dzartsemi polygon, Tskhinvali Region. The exercise took place on the ground and in the air as well. More than 20 helicopters of aviation army, in order to take their positions, ensured tactical air raid provision in the mountainous regions. 

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7th Military Base Announced Military Drills

Drill was announced at Russian 7th military base in Abkhazia in the frames of ongoing exercises in Southern Military District. The exercises are conducted under leadership of Commander of the district Aleksandr Dvornikov (see the details here).

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Abkhazia and Russia Discussed Agricultural Issues

On March 1, 2019, in Sukhumi, representatives of the de facto Agricultural Ministry of Abkhazia, together with Russian colleagues discussed the following organizational issues for 2019: fighting against Asian Bugs in Abkhazia, development of fruit plantations and dealing with hazelnut tree diseases.

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Kremlin Policy in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali Region: Important Developments, February 2019

In February 2019, Russia discussed the issues regarding the currently on-going, as well as future investment programs for 2020-2021, with the representatives of the de facto governments of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region. Important steps were taken in terms of cooperation in the field of security as well. In this article, you will be able to learn about important developments of February 2019, connected to the Kremlin’s policies in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region.

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Abkhazia will Receive Russian Electricity

According to the agreement reached between Abkhazia and the Russian Federation, Russia will supply electricity to Abkhazia effective February 27, 2019.

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Denis Travin Celebrated „Defender of the Fatherland Day“ in Tskhinvali

Concert dedicated to „Defender of the Fatherland Day“ was held in Tskhinvali. Together with de facto President of the Tskhinvali Region Anatoly Bibilov, Deputy Head of the Directorate for Cross-Border Cooperation of the Russian Federation Denis Travin also attended the event.

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