Abkhaz

However, during the war between the Abkhaz and Georgians, the Chaika was looted and has never been repaired.

Washington says the decision is alarming and could make it easier for Abkhaz separatists to acquire weapons.

From Stalin's era on, every other Abkhaz family had a KGB officer, a secret agent, or an informer among their relatives.

But both men expressed continued disagreement on Russia's recognition of Abkhaz and South Ossetian independence.

A top advisor to the Abkhaz government said Abkhazia had no choice but to get help from Russia.

And Abkhaz forces have retaken the Kodori Gorge, previously controlled by the Georgians.

When the shooting stopped in 1993, Abkhaz forces had pushed out the Georgian military and declared Abkhazia a sovereign country.

It seems too late, though, for the Abkhaz to reconsider their pact with their powerful northern neighbor.

Many young Abkhaz also feel concerned about the Russian elite buying up their proud, small state.

In 1993 this object was finally given to the Abkhaz authorities and now it's a popular tourist attraction.

No country has followed Russia's lead to recognize Abkhaz and South Ossetian independence.

September 30, 1993 is a great day in the history of Abkhaz people.

Protocol on the Meeting of the Georgian and Abkhaz sides concerning stabilization of the situation along the line of separation;

Georgian-Abkhaz Bilateral Joint Coordination Commission (on Practical Questions)

Coordinating Council of the Georgian and Abkhaz sides;