In May 2024 (20–23 May), the Abkhazian State University in Sukhum hosted a four-day International Scientific Conference titled ‘The Caucasian War: Lessons of History and Modernity,’ dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the end of the Russo-Caucasian War and the 110th anniversary of the renowned Abkhazian historian Georgy Alekseevich Dzidzaria (1914–1988). The conference featured scholars from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Stavropol, Grozny, Makhachkala, Cherkessk, and Maykop, who gathered to present and discuss their research on the complex history of the Caucasus.

The presentations from this conference have been published in the collection “Кавказская война: уроки истории и современность” (The Caucasian War: Lessons of History and Modernity). This collection is a valuable resource for historians, ethnographers, students, postgraduates, and anyone interested in 19th-century Caucasian history.

'The Caucasian War: Zigzags of Russian Historiography’ by Said-Khasan Muskhadzhiev, originally published in Russian and appearing on pages 130–138. This translation into English is provided by AbkhazWorld to ensure broader accessibility for an international audience.

This article, originally written by K. Chernyshev and addressed to A.P. Berge, provides a detailed account of Abkhazia's geography, social structure, and customs, as observed during the author’s year-long stay in the region. In addition to his impressions of Abkhazian social life, Chernyshev interprets certain issues, such as the role of women and religious beliefs, sometimes according to his own understanding. Although his comments are coloured by personal prejudices and sometimes lack of information, the article provides invaluable historical and ethnographic insights into 19th-century Abkhazia, offering a rare glimpse into its complex social structures and cultural practices. 

The article was first published in Newspaper Kavkaz (Кавказ (газета)) in October 1854, issues No. 81, 82, and 83, and has been translated into English by AbkhazWorld.

This article, written by the Georgian historian Dmitry Bakradze (1826–1890), was originally published in Gazeta Kavkaz in 1860 across two issues (No. 48 pp. 293-294 and No. 49 pp. 298-299).  It offers an exploration of the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Mingrelia, Samurzakan, and Abkhazia. Bakradze vividly describes the natural landscapes, including rivers, forests, and mountain ranges, and traces the historical evolution of these regions, from ancient Greek colonies to his time in the 1860s. He also analyses into the customs, lifestyle, and socio-political state of the local populations.

This English translation, provided by AbkhazWorld, aims to bring this rich historical account to a broader audience, offering a valuable perspective on the intertwined histories of the region.

This article was first published in Aspects of the Georgian-Abkhazian Conflict, Volume II (August 1999, pp. 20-40) in Russian (University of California, Irvine), and is translated into English. Written by Georgy Anchabadze (Achba), it examines the ethnic history of the Abkhazians within the framework of the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, highlighting the role of historical narratives in shaping inter-ethnic tensions.

Originally published in German as Bolschewistische Ordnung in Georgien: Der Große Terror in einer kleinen kaukasischen Republik by De Gruyter Oldenbourg in 2015, the book was later translated into Russian and Georgian. Authored by Marc Junge and Bernd Bonwetsch from Ruhr University Bochum, it was also published by the German Historical Institute in Moscow.

The chapter below, titled "Social Status and Repressions: Abkhazians, Adjarians, Ossetians", has been translated from the Russian version.