Marina Bartsyts

Marina Bartsyts (; born 16 November 1964) is an anthropologist and former politician from Abkhazia.

Biography Bartsyts was born on 16 November 1964 in the village of Blabyrkhua in Gudauta district, Abkhazia. Her parents were Mkan Bartsyts and Venera Tskua; they had two sons and two daughters, of which Marina is the youngest.

War in Abkhazia (1992–93) Shortly after arriving in Moscow, however, Bartsyts heard that war in Abkhazia had broken out. She has published research into traditional Abkhazian folklore. Bartsyts research into Abkhaz culture sees it based on three principles: hospitality, respect for elders and respect for women. In particular, she sees a historic balance of respect between men and women.

From 2001 to 2007, Bartsyts served as a deputy in the People's Assembly of Abkhazia. At the time of here election in 2007, she and her fellow deputy Emma Gamisonia were the only women serving in the parliament. She is a member of the Supreme Council of the World Abaza Congress.

Bartsyts works at the Abkhazian State University.