Post-Soviet Political Career
On 5 May 1992, Zarandia was elected Chairman of the Soviet of Ministers of Abkhazia, defeating Interior Minister Givi Lominadze. He held the position until 12 December 1993, but during the 1992-1993 war with Georgia, his tasks were in practice taken over by Leonid Lakerbaia. From December 1993 until April 1994, Zarandia was Governor of the Gali District.
In 2002, Zarandia was elected to the People's Assembly, becoming the oldest member of its 3rd convocation. In 2007, he failed to be re-elected in his constituency (no. 32, Uakum), losing to Omar Kvarchia.
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