At the invitation of , Alexander Kalachev, the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Istanbul Ibrahim Avidzba, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Republic of Turkey, and members of the People's Assembly-Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia, Rashida Aiba, Dmitry Marshania, and Demur Gogia, attended a gala reception to mark the 81-st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

The reception at the Consulate General was held in a warm and sincere atmosphere.

During the event, the importance of preserving historical memory, a spirit of unity, and mutual support was emphasized.