Today, in the Supreme Council of the A/R of Abkhazia was the traditional New Year's reception at which the chairman of the Supreme Council Elguja Gvazava congratulated on coming New Year and Christmas present at the receptions.

Chairman of the Supreme Council and the members of the Bureau were awarded diplomas of the public for their contribution in the field of culture, science and education. Diploma of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia awarded:

Emma Kilanava - Sukhumi State University Professor

Lela Guledani - head of the NGO

Mzia Jalagonia - Deputy Head of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Abkhazia

Johny Lataria - veteran labor

Peter Tsanava - businessman, philanthropist

Raisa Dzhidzhelava - honored teacher

Ramin Ablotiya - Professor, Honored Worker of Education

Razhden Tsatsua - honored teacher

Salome Kapanadze - Professor State University of Robakidze

Soso Ketsbaia – Pediatrician

Temur Khevsuriani - a veteran of law enforcement, veteran

Tengiz Dartsmeliya - war veteran

Valery Vekua - State Honored Worker

Vissarion Nakopia - Professor of Tbilisi State University