Sergei Matosyan

Sergei Vladimirovich Matosyan For his achievements, Matosyan was awarded the title Hero of Abkhazia. After the war, Matosyan became head of the republican border guard. 12 days after Sergei Bagapsh was sworn in as President on 12 February 2005, he repealed Ardzinba's decree and Matosyan did not return in the new cabinet.

Matosyan was again elected to the People's Assembly in the 4 March 2007 election, winning a first round victory in the Pshap constituency no. 22. Matosyan was subsequently nominated by Adgur Kharazia for the post of third Deputy Speaker, but lost out to Albert Ovsepyan. On 24 September 2010, Matosyan was nevertheless elected Deputy Speaker, after Albert Ovsepyan had retired.

At the 11 May 2007 founding congress of the opposition veterans' organisation Aruaa, Matosyan was elected into its supreme council.

Administrative and later career On 12 February 2015, Matosyan was appointed head of the Housing Department of the Sukhum City Administration by Acting Head of Administration Adgur Kharazia. Kharazia noted that his reputation as a veteran made him a respected choice for the role. He challenged the Supreme Court of Abkhazia to deliver a verdict based strictly on the law.