Guri Bakradze, First Deputy Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, visited Abkhazian public schools located in western Georgia.

Accompanied by representatives of the Ministry’s Department of Education and Educational Programmes, the First Deputy Minister visited Abkhazia Public School No. 5 and Zhiuli Shartava Public School No. 6 in Kutaisi, Temur Bokuchava Abkhazia Public School No. 7 in Senaki, and Abkhazia Public School No. 10 in Chkhorotsku.

During the visits, the First Deputy Minister observed the teaching and learning process, toured the school facilities and assessed the learning environment. Ministry representatives met with school administrators, teachers and students to learn about their needs and discuss their views and suggestions on improving the educational process.

The Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia oversees 13 public schools located across various regions of Georgia. A total of 2,351 students are enrolled in Abkhazian public schools, where 312 teachers are employed.

The Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia will provide funding of up to GEL 20,000 for project proposals focused on youth initiatives related to Abkhazia.

The programme aims to support youth organisations and enhance opportunities for young people displaced from Abkhazia to participate in public life and realise their potential.

Project proposals will be eligible for funding in the following areas:

a) Promoting non-formal education, raising awareness, and developing young people's personal and professional skills;

b) Developing young people's social and civic competencies and supporting the implementation of practical initiatives;

c) Encouraging the participation of young people displaced from Abkhazia, residing both in the temporarily occupied territory of Abkhazia and in the territory controlled by Georgia, in public, civic and volunteer activities;

d) Supporting the implementation of projects and initiatives tailored to young people's needs and interests;

e) Strengthening the institutional capacity and sustainability of non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entities and legal entities under public law engaged in youth-related activities;

f) Promoting the establishment and development of joint and participatory platforms and services that foster cooperation among young people and encourage their active participation.

Eligible applicants include non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entities (NNLEs) and legal entities under public law (LEPLs) registered in the territory of Georgia in accordance with Georgian legislation and engaged in youth-related activities.

The deadline for submission of project proposals is 20 November 2026.

For detailed information about the programme, please visit the Ministry's website. Applications may be submitted electronically via the Unified Electronic Portal of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

Applications are now open for the literary contest “Abkhazia,” announced by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

As part of the project, 10 finalists will be selected to participate in a three-day creative and educational programme scheduled to take place in Kakheti.

At the end of the programme, the three best participants will be selected.

The first-place winner will have the opportunity to attend an international summer school.

The initiative aims to promote the creation of new prose works on the theme of Abkhazia, identify young people distinguished by original thinking and artistic self-expression skills, and encourage their creative development.

Applications will be accepted until November 15.

For information on participation requirements, the list of required documents, and a detailed description of the subprogramme, please visit the Ministry’s website:

https://www.abkhazia.gov.ge/saministro/MINISTRY-OF-EDUCATION-AND-CULTURE/page/Ministry-Programs/s/Dialogue-Through-the-Language-of-Culture

Applications can be completed and submitted electronically via the Unified Electronic Portal of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia:

https://portal.abkhazia.gov.ge/guest/show/149

The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia held the National Teacher Award Ceremony.

The event was attended by Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, and Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture, accompanied by First Deputy Minister Guri Bakradze.

At the award ceremony, the President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili; Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze; Chairman of the Parliament Shalva Papuashvili; and Minister of Education, Science and Youth Givi Mikanadze addressed the audience and congratulated teachers on their professional day. They expressed their gratitude to educators for their invaluable contribution to the education and upbringing of future generations.

In recognition of their outstanding contribution to society and the development of the education system, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia selected 10 distinguished educators and awarded each of them the National Teacher Award along with a monetary prize of GEL 10,000.

 Among the award recipients was Rusudan Lomtadze, an English language teacher at Abkhazia Public School No. 5. A teacher displaced from Abkhazia, she is distinguished by her student-centered teaching methods and commitment to encouraging students’ ideas. She actively incorporates non-formal education into the learning process and leads media literacy, debate, public speaking, and reading clubs. In 2024, she was named the Best Teacher of the Year among Abkhazia’s public schools.

The award ceremony was attended by members of the Government and Parliament of Georgia, state representatives in the regions, members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Jemal Gamakharia, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, members of the Supreme Council, representatives of local authorities, and representatives of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Georgia celebrates National Teacher’s Day annually on October 27, marking the birthday of Iakob Gogebashvili, a prominent Georgian educator, founder of scientific pedagogy in Georgia, publicist, children’s author, and public figure.

Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, attended the solemn ceremony for the National Teacher Award.

The audience was addressed by Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of Georgia; Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia; Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament; and Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science, and Youth. They congratulated the teachers on their professional day and expressed gratitude for their invaluable contribution to raising future generations.

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to society and the development of the education system, ten distinguished teachers received the National Teacher Award, along with a monetary prize. Among the award recipients was Rusudan Lomtadze, an English language teacher at Public School #5 of Abkhazia.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Government and Parliament of Georgia, representatives of state institutions, members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, deputies of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, representatives of local authorities, and the Patriarchate.

National Teacher’s Day is celebrated annually on October 27, marking the birthday of Iakob Gogebashvili, an outstanding Georgian educator, founder of scientific pedagogy, publicist, children's writer, and public figure.

On October 26, 2026, Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, participated in a preparatory meeting for the 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Georgian delegation was headed by Lasha Darsalia, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Head of the Georgian Delegation to the Geneva International Discussions. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was attended by the Co-Chairs and representatives of the European Union, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the United Nations.

During the meeting, the Georgian side paid special attention to the security, humanitarian, and human rights challenges present in the occupied regions of Georgia and the territories adjacent to the occupation line. Actions by the Russian Federation aimed at the illegal annexation of Georgia's occupied regions, which violate fundamental principles of international law, were discussed.

The meeting also emphasized the necessity of ensuring the effectiveness of the negotiation format and achieving concrete progress on key substantive issues.

In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the Russian Federation's compliance with international obligations under the EU-mediated ceasefire agreement of August 12, 2008, as well as the safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their places of origin.

The 68th round of the Geneva International Discussions is scheduled to take place on November 10–11, 2026.

The play "Pass of the Displaced" (Devnilta Ugheltekhili) was held at the Nodar Dumbadze Professional State Youth Theatre.

The Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Giorgi Jincharadze, attended the performance.

Written by Nikoloz Robakidze, the play is based on Guram Odisharia’s short story of the same name.

The play deals with the experience of displacement—being uprooted from one's home, the lost past, the tragedy of war, and the desire and hope for returning to the homeland.

The performance was attended by members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and the writer Guram Odisharia.

The play "Pass of the Displaced" was staged within the framework of the "Digital Sokhumi" project.

Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, and Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, attended the play The Pass of the Displaced at the Nodar Dumbadze Professional State Youth Theatre.

The play, written by Nikoloz Robakidze, was inspired by Guram Odisharia’s short story of the same name. It portrays the painful experience of displacement, separation from one’s homeland, the tragedy of war, and the hope of returning home.

The performance was attended by members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, writer Guram Odisharia, representatives of the cultural sector, and other invited guests.

The play was staged as part of the Digital Sokhumi festival.

A solemn award ceremony was held for the 2026 Teachers of the Year and Honored Educators of public schools of Abkhazia.

The event was opened with welcome remarks by Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. In his address, the Chairman highlighted the invaluable contribution of teachers to the education and upbringing of future generations and emphasized the importance of recognizing and appreciating their dedicated work.

The invited guests were also addressed by Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia; Giorgi Volski, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia; and Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

At the event, the 2026 Teachers of the Year of public schools of Abkhazia—Mate Shonia, Maka Katalandze, and Angelina Gogia—along with the Honored Educators of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia—Lia Tevzadze, Luara Chakaberia, Nunu Pertenava, Svetlana Rurua, Tamar Tserediani, and Zoia Bokuchava—were awarded certificates and gifts.

As part of the event, Marine Chakvetadze and Rusudan Shonia were presented with Certificates of Appreciation from the Minister of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia.

The award ceremony was attended by Mariam Lashkhi, Chair of the Education, Science, and Youth Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, members of the Parliament of Georgia, members of the Abkhazian Government, deputies of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, teachers from Abkhazia's public schools, and other invited guests.

The Teachers of the Year were selected by a special commission within the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. The selected candidates stand out for their modern and innovative teaching methods, student-oriented practices, positive performance dynamics in recent years, and a continuous dedication to enhancing their professional qualifications.

The award ceremony for Honored Educators and Teachers of the Year of public schools of Abkhazia is organized annually by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Abkhazia.

The Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia honored the best teachers of the year and distinguished educators from Abkhazia’s public schools. The award ceremony was held at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace.

The event was opened with welcoming remarks by Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. The invited guests were also addressed by Givi Mik anadze, Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; Giorgi Volski, First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia; and Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

The Minister congratulated the teachers on their recognition and expressed his gratitude for their dedication and commitment to their profession.

“Modern education requires continuous development and the constant enhancement of professional competencies. In this process, both teachers’ motivation and commitment to professional growth, as well as institutional support and the proper recognition of professional achievements, are essential. We believe that recognizing teachers’ work helps promote the sharing of successful practices and encourages not only the award-winning educators but also their colleagues to pursue further professional development,” Giorgi Dzadzamia noted.

The Teachers of the Year were selected by a special commission at the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. The selected candidates stood out for their use of modern, innovative, student-centered teaching methods tailored to learners’ needs, the positive progress demonstrated in student outcomes, and their ongoing commitment to enhancing their professional qualifications.

Seven distinguished educators and three Teachers of the Year were presented with awards by the invited guests. In addition, five teachers from Abkhazia’s public schools received Certificates of Appreciation from the Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.

The evening featured musical performances by Abkhazia, the State Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of Abkhazia. Information support for the event was provided by the Abkhazia Information and Analytical Center.

The award ceremony was attended by representatives of the Parliament of Georgia, the central government, the Government and Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, members of the clergy, principals and teachers of Abkhazia’s public schools, and other invited guests.

The Sokhumi Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Professional State Drama Theatre opened its new season with the premiere of “Three Perilous Days.”

Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia attended the performance.

“Three Perilous Days” was directed by Aleksandre Kantaria, based on the famous novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by American writer J. D. Salinger. The play tells the story of the young protagonist's metamorphosis and his relationship with the outside world.

Giorgi Volski, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, members of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and deputies of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia also attended the performance.

The production was staged with the support of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

The 141st theatrical season of the Sukhumi Konstantine Gamsakhurdia Professional State Drama Theatre opened with the premiere of “Three Eventful Days.”

The performance was attended by Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia; Giorgi Volski, First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia; Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia; members of the Abkhazian government; representatives of the Supreme Council; and other invited guests.

“Three Eventful Days” was staged by Aleksandre Kantaria, based on J. D. Salinger’s famous novel "The Catcher in the Rye". The play explores the transformation of a young protagonist and his relationship with the outside world. The main character, Holden Caulfield, portrayed by Nikoloz Tkavadze, finds himself caught up in unexpected adventures and faces challenges at school, within his family, in romantic relationships, and in the streets. These experiences turn his life upside down in just a few days.

The Sukhumi Drama Theatre’s 2026–2027 season promises audiences many new developments, engaging productions, and compelling stories brought to life on stage.

Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, alongside Tengiz Nasaridze, Minister of Finance and Economy of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, participated in an environmental event held in Zugdidi.

The event, entitled “Planting with Love for Abkhazia,” was organized to mark International Tree Planting Day. As part of the initiative, “Green Corner of Abkhazia” was established at Zugdidi Botanical Garden, where participants planted magnolia saplings. A photo exhibition showcasing the natural beauty of Abkhazia was also held.

The Chairman presented symbolic gifts, including Colchic boxwood saplings, to students of public schools of Abkhazia participating in the greening initiative.

The event aimed to raise environmental awareness, emphasize the importance of nature conservation and strengthen the connection of internally displaced persons with the natural heritage of Abkhazia. A total of 30 displaced students from Abkhazia took part in the initiative.

David Verava, State Representative in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region; David Kodua, Mayor of Zugdidi Municipality; Levan Ketsbaia, Chairman of the Council of Commanders of the Veterans Union of Abkhazia and representatives of local authorities attended the event.

Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia held a working meeting with Zurab Abashidze, Chairman of Tbilisi City Assembly.

During the working meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for implementing joint future events and expressed readiness to cooperate on issues related to the naming of geographical sites.

Giorgi Jincharadze thanked the Chairman of the City Assembly for the cooperation and support for internally displaced persons.

For his part, Zurab Abashidze expressed hope for further deepening cooperation between Tbilisi City Assembly and the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

The meeting was also attended by Giorgi Dzadzamia, Minister of Education and Culture of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia and Levan Abashidze, Chairman of the Naming and Symbols Commission of Tbilisi City Assembly.

According to the decision of Giorgi Jincharadze, Chairman of the Government of Abkhazia, internally displaced veterans from Abkhazia with Group I severe disabilities will receive a one-time financial assistance of 500 GEL.

The Chairman announced the decision during his address at an event dedicated to Veterans’ Day.

Giorgi Jincharadze thanked the veterans for their service to the homeland and discussed the programs implemented by the government of Abkhazia specifically for displaced veterans from Abkhazia.

The event was attended by Koba Kobaladze, Director of the State Service of Veterans Affairs, Levan Ketsbaia, Chairman of the Council of Commanders of the Abkhazia Warriors' Union, members of the Government of Abkhazia, as well as representatives from the State Service of Veterans Affairs and the Abkhazia Warriors' Union.

The Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia provides one-time financial assistance to internally displaced veterans from Abkhazia annually in connection with Veterans’ Day.