Archive - 5/5/2008

On 3 May 2008 at 12.30 four unrecognized persons dressed in civilian clothing were noticed in the vicinity of JPKF RNO-A «Gromi» post and later were transmitted to the JPKF observation post for the ascertainment of their intentions in the conflict zone. This was informed to «Res» correspondent by the assistant of JPKF commander in the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone on links with media captain Vladimir Ivanov.
«To investigate the fact of their whereabouts the JPKF military observers from the three sides immediately conducted a monitoring together with the OSCE Mission representatives. The monitoring group established that the personnel of JPKF observation post acted in accordance with the mandate»-said Ivanov.

By the decree of the President of the Republic of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity our compatriot, well-known conductor and the Art Manager of the Mariinsky Theater Valery Gergiev awarded with the one of the highest rewards of the Republic of South Ossetia «Friendship Order». According to decree, maestro was rewarded for «especially fruitful activity for closing in and mutual enrichment of people’s cultures, strengthening of peace and friendly relations between States».