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28.06.2017


On June 28, President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadzhimba had a meeting with the family of a volunteer, Hero of Abkhazia Dmitry Chepenets.

Raul Khadzhimba remarked that he knew Dmitry Chepenets personally.

“We were together on the Eastern Front. Unfortunately, his destiny was such that when he defended other fighters while retreating and giving them an opportunity to retreat, he was killed”, - said the President.

The Head of State stressed that the people of Abkhazia are proud of the fact that beyond the borders of the republic there are people who are not indifferent to the fate of our country.

Raul Khadzhimba assured those present that the memory of Dmitry Chepenets and all those who sacrificed their lives defending Abkhazia will stay not only in the memory of the older generation, but will continue to be passed on to future generations.

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Abkhazia Oleg Arshba remarked that the Abkhazian side fulfilled its duty to search and identify the remains of the deceased.

“This long journey of 24 years ends today. As a solider and a general, I have to say thank you to his family for their patience and trust”, - said Oleg Arshba.

The volunteer’s wife Elena Chepenets thanked the President and the Government of the Republic of Abkhazia for the help and support provided to the family all these years.

“Our family waited for this for 24 years. Thanks to all who participated in this. We pray for Abkhazia. Now we are going through the war in Donbass and know what it is like”, - she said.

Vice President Vitali Gabnia said that in Abkhazia, people remember and honour the memory of Dmitry Chepenets.

“A person is alive as long as he or she is remembered. I can speak for all people of Abkhazia – here, he will never be forgotten”, - said the Vice President.

The President expressed hope that the war in Donetsk and Lugansk will soon end.

“What is happening today in Donetsk and Lugansk cannot leave anybody indifferent. We want this to end soon so that people could live in peace”, - said Raul Khadzhimba.

The Head of State presented the family of Dmitry Chepenets with gifts.




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