Hero of Abkhazia
# Hero of Abkhazia

The title Hero of Abkhazia (Abkhaz: Аҧсны афырхаҵа Aṕsny Afyrhaca) is a state award of the Republic of Abkhazia.

## Description

The medal is an eight-pointed star made of gilded metal, with rays radiating from the center. On the surface of the star there is a convex stylized image of the solar sign. In the center of the star is a precious stone. The gemstone provided for in the description was never used. The distance between the opposite ends of the eight-pointed star is 35 mm. The designer of the medal was Valery Gamgia.

## Notable Recipients

* Vladislav Ardzinba
* Hovhannes Asatryan
* Shamil Basaev
* Sergei Matosyan
* Sergei Bagapsh
* Vitaly Vulf
* Sultan Sosnaliyev
* Ashot Kosyan
* Gennady Nikichenko
* Vladimir Anua

### Cities

Two cities in Abkhazia were awarded the title Hero of Abkhazia in the form of a Hero City:

* Tkvarcheli
* Gudauta
