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New Athos, Abkhazia

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Updated Sunday, September 20, 2026

New Athos, Abkhazia

This is a photograph of a wooden memorial plaque, likely located in the city of New Athos, Abkhazia. The plaque is elaborately carved and features several elements. At the top, the word "ВОЙНА" (War) is inscribed in metal lettering. Below this, a carved archway contains Cyrillic text that appears to read "ПАМЯТИ НАШИХ ГОРЦАМ КАК СПЛОТИ ОРЛИНОГО" which translates to "In memory of our mountain dwellers as the flock of an eagle." The years "1992" and "1993" are carved on either side of a central carved image depicting two figures embracing. The main body of the plaque features a carved landscape with buildings, a train, a hand with an arrow, and two swan-like figures at the bottom. Embedded within this scene are six oval frames, each containing a black and white photograph of a man. Below each photograph is an inscription in Cyrillic, likely the name and dates of birth and death for each individual. The individuals depicted are identified as: - КОВАЛЬ (Koval), 1925-1993 - ДИДЗЕБА (Didzeba), 1950-1993 - ГАБУНИЯ (Gabunia), 1949-1993 - ГУДАНИК (Gudanik), Александр Александрович (Alexander Alexandrovich), 1964-1993 - АРГУН (Argun), Баграм Адамович (Bagram Adamovich), 1960-1993 - Below the final swan on the right, there is another photograph of a man with the inscription "ЕРГЕЗ" (Ergez). The full inscription beneath this photo is not entirely legible. The plaque is mounted on a plain white wall. The lighting suggests it is indoors. The overall presentation indicates a memorial dedicated to fallen individuals, likely from the conflict in the early 1990s.

The video shows an outdoor scene with a tall, multi-level observation tower labeled "TOWER" as the central focus. The tower has a spiral staircase and appears to be made of metal. It is situated on a hillside covered in lush green trees. Below the tower, there is a paved area with a road and several vehicles, including vans and cars. Some people are visible walking around and standing near small vendor stalls or shops at the base of the tower. The sky is overcast, suggesting cloudy weather. The environment appears to be a tourist area, possibly a mountain resort or attraction.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:22 AM · 18.6k attention

In New Athos, Abkhazia, a paved walkway with a herringbone pattern surrounds a concrete planter and a patch of dry grass. Several trees with white-painted trunks stand on the right side of the walkway, with one in the foreground partially obscuring the view. In the background, a building with a light blue facade and white columns is visible, along with a banner displaying Russian text, including "ВЫБОРЫ" (Elections) and "Депутатов Государственной Думы РФ" (Deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation). A group of individuals, some in dark uniforms resembling those of law enforcement officers, are gathered near the building entrance.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 9:31 AM · 17.7k attention

A close-up shot captures two vibrant yellow prickly pear cactus flowers in bloom against a backdrop of green cactus pads and foliage. The flowers are in focus, showcasing their delicate petals and numerous stamens. Several green cactus fruits, some with developing buds and small spines, are visible between the flowers. The overall scene suggests a natural, outdoor environment, likely a garden or wild growth, possibly in New Athos, Abkhazia, given the context.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 9:38 AM · 10.3k attention

This is a close-up, eye-level photograph of a mosaic mural located in New Athos, Abkhazia. The mosaic depicts stylized figures within a dark background, accented with various colored tiles including blues, greens, whites, and oranges. In the center of the frame, a tall, slender figure is depicted in profile, facing right. This figure wears a light green robe and a purple headband. Their arms are outstretched, holding a multi-pointed star and a small dark object. The figure has a long, wavy halo or headdress composed of dark and light blue tiles. To the right of this central figure, another figure is partially visible, also facing right and wearing a light-colored robe. This figure appears to be holding a musical instrument resembling panpipes. In the lower right quadrant of the image, a circular mosaic medallion contains a face with brown hair and a yellow headdress. The face is rendered in a cubist style with fragmented yellow and brown tiles. The mosaic is constructed from small, irregular tesserae, creating a textured surface. Above the mosaic, a sliver of a modern ceiling with dark panels and angled light fixtures is visible, suggesting an indoor or covered public space. The bottom edge of the mosaic rests on a dark brown wooden bench.

The video shows a long queue of people waiting to pass through turnstiles at a subway station. The turnstiles are metal and glass, and there are multiple gates. The people in the queue are of various ages and are dressed in casual clothing. Some are carrying bags or backpacks. The station walls are light-colored and decorated with framed artwork. The ceiling is dark and appears to be made of acoustic tiles. The floor of the platform is tiled and there is a yellow line marking the edge of the platform. Train tracks are visible in the foreground. The lighting is bright, indicating an indoor setting. The atmosphere appears orderly.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 9:38 AM · 10.2k attention

The image depicts a solemn interior scene in the city of New Athos, Abkhazia, likely within a public building or memorial space. In the foreground, an Abkhazian flag, featuring a red field with a white hand and seven stars, is displayed on a wooden stand. The flag is partially unfurled, revealing its distinctive green and white stripes. To the right of the flag, mounted on a white marble plaque against a cream-colored wall, is a bronze bust of a man with a beard, identified by the inscription "Гиви Смыр" (Givi Smir). Below the bust, a small plaque bears text in Russian: "ТОЛЬКО ЧЕЛОВЕКУ, ИСТИННО ЛЮБЯЩЕМУ ПРИРОДУ, ОТКРЫВАЕТ ОНА СВОИ ТАЙНЫ..." (Only to a person who truly loves nature does it reveal its secrets...). Further to the right, a vertical mosaic panel, featuring abstract figures and geometric patterns in shades of blue, brown, and beige, adorns the wall. The floor is covered with dark gray tiles. The overall impression is one of respect and commemoration.

In New Athos, Abkhazia, a group of people are crossing a pedestrian walkway. A dark green SUV with its doors open is parked on the side of the road. In the foreground, large, wet banana leaves dominate the scene, with a backdrop of palm trees. The ground appears wet, suggesting recent rain. The setting suggests an outdoor urban environment.

New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:13 AM · 10.2k attention

This is a wooden plaque displaying a carved map of Abkhazia. The map is rendered in a scroll design, with rolled edges on the left and right. The title at the top is carved in a script that appears to be Cyrillic. Several cities within Abkhazia are labeled with carved text, including Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra, Gagra,

The image depicts a view of the New Athos Monastery in New Athos, Abkhazia, under an overcast sky. In the foreground, two large, leafy trees with autumnal foliage dominate the scene, obscuring much of the lower portion of the image. Between the trees, a parking area with several vehicles is visible, including a white van with orange lights and a logo containing Russian text, and several cars, some of which are white, silver, and dark gray. Further into the background, the New Athos Monastery, characterized by its golden domes and white architecture, is perched on a hillside surrounded by lush greenery and numerous tall, slender cypress trees. The monastery appears to be the central point of interest in the middle ground. The hillside slopes down towards the viewer, with more cypress trees dotting the landscape. In the far distance, a hazy horizon suggests rolling hills or mountains. The overall atmosphere is subdued, likely due to the cloudy weather. No people are clearly discernible in the image. The scene is a static, landscape-oriented view with architectural and natural elements.

Anna Gellert

New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:12 AM

The image depicts an overcast day in New Athos, Abkhazia, with a focus on a parking lot area situated below a verdant hillside. In the foreground, large trees with autumnal foliage dominate the frame, obscuring parts of the scene. A collection of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and a white van, are parked in a lot. Some of these vehicles appear to be white, silver, and dark gray. A man is visible near a white car, holding a small object. In the background, the hillside is densely covered with trees, with a distant view of a building with golden domes, likely a religious structure, visible against the cloudy sky. A telecommunications tower is perched on the crest of a hill in the far distance. The overall impression is one of a quiet, somewhat damp, urban or semi-urban environment nestled within a natural landscape.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:13 AM

A medium-sized dog with brown and black fur sits on a gray tiled floor next to a glass partition. The dog is looking down with its ears perked slightly. Behind the glass, blurry figures of people can be seen walking. In the background, there is lush green foliage. The overall impression is that of an outdoor or semi-outdoor space, possibly an entrance or walkway in a public area in New Athos, Abkhazia.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:13 AM

A train car with windows is parked at a station. The train car has a sign on its side that says "1975-2025 Novoafonskaya Peshchera" with a graphic of wings. Inside the windows, people are visible sitting and looking out. The station platform is made of granite. The ceiling of the station has a grid pattern with lights.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:20 AM

This is a close-up, detailed mosaic artwork featuring a stylized depiction of a person riding a horse. The mosaic is composed of numerous small, tesserae. The central figures are a horse and a rider, both rendered in a simplified, almost childlike style with distinct outlines. The rider wears a crown and appears to be armored, with a patterned tunic and leggings. The horse is shown in profile, with a long mane and tail. The background of the mosaic is abstract, with swirling patterns of color in shades of brown, yellow, blue, and black, suggesting a celestial or cosmic theme. The artwork appears to be part of a larger installation. This mosaic is located on the exterior wall of the New Athos Mineral Water Plant in New Athos, Abkhazia.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:20 AM

This is a close-up shot of a mosaic mural. The mural depicts an angelic figure with outstretched arms and a halo. The figure has brown skin, blue eyes, and is wearing a light-colored garment with a red and blue amulet at the neck. Large, brown wings with white accents are spread behind the figure. Below the figure, a stylized animal, possibly a lion or a bull, is depicted with a circular pattern on its flank. The mosaic is made of small, tessellated tiles in various shades of brown, white, blue, green, yellow, and black. The background is dark, with some circular and crescent shapes in yellow and light blue, suggesting celestial bodies. In the lower left, there are light blue and white swirling patterns that may represent water or stylized foliage. The overall style is somewhat abstract and symbolic. This mosaic is located in the city of New Athos, Abkhazia, likely on a public building or monument.

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New Athos, Abkhazia · Sep 20, 2026, 8:20 AM

This is a detailed mosaic artwork located in the New Athos Monastery in Abkhazia. The mosaic depicts several figures and symbolic elements. On the left, a bearded man with a serene expression, wearing a brown robe with striped sleeves, is shown. He appears to be holding a tool or object in his hands, with a small building with an arched window visible behind him. To his right, a figure on horseback is depicted in earthy tones. Further to the right, a crowned warrior or king is rendered in a segmented armor of white and green scales, holding a sword. Above and around these figures, abstract shapes and celestial or natural elements in shades of blue, white, and brown are integrated into the composition. The overall scene is rich with detail, employing a mosaic of small, colorful tesserae to create a textured and vibrant image. The background is predominantly black, which makes the figures and elements stand out.