
Sukhumi
Sukhumi: a city on the Black Sea coast of Georgia.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — i of Caucaso
About Sukhumi
Sukhumi is located in the western part of Georgia, along the Black Sea coast. It serves as the capital and largest city of the Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Historically significant for its role during the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict, Sukhumi today is known for its beaches and cultural heritage. The city's economy relies on tourism and trade, contributing to its unique character. At rules.city, we gather practical civic information about Sukhumi, verified from official sources.
Notable people from Sukhumi
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Sergei Bagapsh1949–2011Abkhazian politician (1949-2011)
Fazil Iskander1929–2016Soviet and Russian writer (1929–2016)
Alexander Ankvabb. 1952Abkhaz politician and businessman
Sergei Kirienkob. 1962Russian politician
Viktor Saneyev1945–2022Georgian triple jumper (1945–2022)
Diana Gurtskayab. 1978Georgian singer
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