The Republic Born in Battles: September 20, South Ossetia is celebrating the 31st anniversary of its formation
September 20 is the 31st anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of South Ossetia. On this day in 1990, the Council of People's Deputies decided to raise the status of the autonomous region to the South Ossetian Soviet Democratic Republic within the Soviet Union. This decision was one of the first steps towards the independence and international recognition of the Republic.
This decision was made due to the socio-political situation in Georgia. The forces of aggressive nationalism relied on massive support.