@Mikiashvili_M Sure, but back then, situation was different from what is now. I don't quite see the possibility that Abkhaz side would come to it in any way. Also russian factor has transformed somewhat. Georgia too.
I dont think what you fear will happen any time soon
@LeonPantsulaia@JJ_Latvia@zstantekin That´s simply not true. It has hundreds of years of independent development from the rest of Georgia.
Principality of Aspilia, Abasgia, Principality of Abkhazia, Russian protectorate, SSRA and past 3 decades as republick of Abkhazia.
And it has different national identity
@LeonPantsulaia@JJ_Latvia@LeonDidia I see no problem in using it interchangeably.
One is endonym and other is exonym, but both refer to the same thing now a days. I never encountered a Georgian using that description for himself. Its always Georgian from Abkhazia, because Abkhazian is now fully asociated with Apsua
@LeonPantsulaia@JJ_Latvia@LeonDidia And Abkhaz inscriptions could not be anywhere, because the written form was created in the 1880s. Similar to the Circassians and even later the Chechens who relied on Arabic for centuries. But I don't see anyone disputing that they are natives
@LeonPantsulaia@JJ_Latvia@LeonDidia You know this isn't very strong argument. It is proof of Georgian existence in Abkhazia. Not that Abkhazians weren't there. There are also roman ruins and greek inscriptions older than any of the georgian ones. Same way one could imply Georgians werent there until 6th century CE
@anfucius@KalebAtlanta Funnily enough Abkhazian orthodox christianity also have its own schism. Today, it is divided between two factions. Abkhazian orthodox church and holy metropolis of Abkhazia
@GeorgeZhiba@SyPresidency Although I understand the desire of Georgia for Syrian withdrawal of recognition. Does the opinion of opposition have any real meaning, if its not in power?
@rogueprince00@Briangelashvili@lymanstoneky Surely there Are people out there who do.
Still, I think Abkhazia needs to reform its military doktrin and adress Its shortcomings. Notably, It should be more focused on building defensive fortifications and lean hard into asymmetric warfare techniques
@ritsakudjba@sopjap Second: Only citizens can hold public sector positions. Most Georgians aren't, which was for long time tolareted. That now ended and people who don't meet criterias are being fired. Reducing numer of teachers that can efectivly keep techintg in georgian language. So it's replaced
@ritsakudjba@sopjap One is: Most Georgians aren't citizens, so shouldn't enjoy privileges like other minorities that are. There is also a push to better integrate the region and limit influence of Tbilisi
@ritsakudjba@sopjap Perhaps you could help me shed light on issue of language of georgian community. Recently it was countrywide changed in many schools from instruction language to the foreign language category. So far, I heard two common explanations. (None of them gowernments)