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Sergei Bagapsh became President of Abkhazia in 2005. He was elected in a presidential election held on October 3, 2004, and took office on February 12, 2005. Bagapsh served as President until his death on May 29, 2011. During his presidency, Bagapsh focused on improving relations with Georgia and Russia, as well as on developing the economy of Abkhazia.