Stance of the Armenian public on the Circassian Genocide?
I understand that official political recognition is very unlikely, largely because of Armenia’s historically close relationship with Russia, even though that relationship has weakened in recent years. Russia denies the Circassian Genocide, and from what I have seen on Russian subreddits, many Russians deny it as well; some even appear to justify it, which I find deeply disturbing.
Georgia has already recognized the Circassian Genocide, and Ukraine has done so too, although, to be fair, Ukraine’s recognition came only after Russia’s invasion. Turkey has referred to it as a genocide, but there has been no official recognition. A German MP with Circassian roots has also raised the issue in the German parliament.
So I am curious: how is this issue generally viewed by the Armenian public? Is it something people are aware of or is it largely absent from public consciousness in Armenia?
Posted May 8, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC