Государственное информационное агентство "Рес"

Gerasim Khugaev (Rezo) made a huge contribution to the formation of the South Ossetian statehood, was effectively solving the tasks set in any position, and was completely devoted to his people. This was noted by President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev in his condolences to the family and friends of Khugaev in connection with his death.

One of the founders of the Republic of South Ossetia, a prominent political and public figure died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

Security is the main challenge facing South Ossetia ahead of the parliamentary elections in Georgia — October 26, Irina Gagloeva, director of the Ir media center, Ex-Minister of Press and Mass Communications (2002-2009), a historian, has noted in a commentary to IA “Res”.

“In general, all normal people need peace,” Gagloeva believes. “But, unfortunately, there are political forces in Georgia that are not friends with peace,” They deny other nations the basic right to see their national future. And here, of course, security issues become the most important.”

In Tskhinval, Alan Parastayev, a participant in the Russian special military operation, was seen off on his final journey with military honors.

The leadership of South Ossetia, headed by Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev, the heads of security agencies, the public, and the fighter's friends and relatives came to bid farewell to the fighter.

By Presidential decree, Alan Parastaev was posthumously awarded the "Defender of the Fatherland" medal.

The South Ossetian athlete Arsen Dzhioev will compete for a medal at the World Freestyle Wrestling Championship.

The large-scale competition will be held from October 23 to 25 in Tirana (Albania) among wrestlers under 23 years old, the athlete himself told IA “Res”.

“I will step on the mat on October 25. I will compete in the weight class up to 86 kg. I am actively preparing for the championship, now I am undergoing the training in Baku,” Dzhioev said.

Arsen will compete for the Azerbaijani national team.

The performance on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow as part of the Ossetian Culture Days united the Ossetian and Russian cultures, Vadim Sanakoev, acting director of the Simd State Song and Dance Group, told reporters.

“It was honor for the Group to perform on the stage of the historic Bolshoi Theater. This is a great responsibility for each artist, the hall was overcrowded,” he has noted.

Sanakoev expressed the words of gratitude to the leadership of the Republic, represented by President Alan Gagloev, for financial assistance in organizing the trip.

The State Song and Dance Group "Simd" is preparing for a joint concert with the State Folk Song and Dance Group "Nokhcho" of the Chechen Republic, the artistic director of "Simd" Sergei Kochiev told journalists.

According to him, the performance of the two groups is scheduled for November 1 in Grozny.

"This is our first joint concert, we are preparing for it responsibly. We like to perform in the Chechen Republic. Thanks to joint performances, we are sharing experience and are developing," Kochiev has noted.

The performance of the State Ensemble "Simd" on the historical stage of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow became the important milestone in the history of the collective, contributing to its further development, Sergei Kochiev, artistic director of the "Simd", told reporters.

The 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the centenary of public diplomacy will be widely celebrated in South Ossetia. This was reported by the head of the Russian House in Tskhinval, Sergei Komissarov.

"In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory, we plan to increase the number and scale of thematic events," the head of the organization said.

Komissarov also emphasized the importance of the 100th anniversary of public diplomacy.

The sports forum in Ufa is a great opportunity to meet colleagues from other countries, as well as discuss current issues on the development of sports, Alan Zasseev, Assistant to President of South Ossetia on sports issues, the world champion in freestyle wrestling, told IA "Res" .

The legacy of the great Kosta is significant for every Ossetian, we all grew up on his works. They contain the life wisdom of the Ossetian people, every word of the poet breathes love for the Fatherland, President Alan Gagloev, said, speaking at the ceremonial meeting on Friday in honor of the 165th anniversary of Kosta Khetagurov.