All security forces were deployed in defense of the parliament building. Aslan Bzhania himself participated in the session and presented his arguments in support of the draft law.
According to their estimates, allowing Russian guides into the local tourism industry will leave 13% of Abkhazia's population without a means of livelihood.
Russian Embassy in Abkhazia held a ceremonial reception in honor of Russia Day, inviting only representatives of the Abkhazian government and leaders of organizations loyal to it
Abkhaz Orthodox Church leader demands acceptance of Abkhazia under its omophorion, resolution of its canonical status, and allocation of a Moscow temple for the Abkhaz diaspora.