Archive - 2/2/2012

The presence of the Russian troops in South Ossetia is guarantee of peace and creation of the Republic. It has been said to journalists by the Acting President of South Ossetia Vadim Brovtsev after the solemn parade held in the territory of the fourth Russian military base in Tskhinval on the third anniversary of formation of the base. "Today we can state unequivocally that presence of the Russian troops in a territory of the Republic of South Ossetia is guarantee of peace, creation and restoration of peaceful life in our independent country", -Acting President has said. He has noted that there is friendly and trust relationship between Russian soldiers and population of South Ossetia, as well as the Russian-South Ossetian relations are in general.

The meeting of the action group for nominating an entrepreneur Rustem Dzhioev for presidential election has been held in the village of Znaur. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Central Election Committee. As reported to IA "Res" by Rustem Dzhioev, within the next few days the action group will submit the necessary documents to the CEC for registration.

Professional boxer from South Ossetia Aslanbek Kozaev will hold regular rating fight with the champion of the United States among professionals according to the World Boxing Council (WBC) Rins Brewer. As the coach of the athlete Vitaly Slanov told IA "Res", "the fight will take place on February 18, 2012 in the U.S. city of Hammond, Indiana. Aslanbek`s opponent is 24 years old. He has won 25 out of the 26 fights. 16 of his wins are KO's. He is a serious contender with a powerful blow, - Slanov has noted. – The athletes will be boxing in the weight category 66 kg. In case of victory, our boxer will have the right to contend for the European championship according to WBC». According to Slanov, Kozaev is now being trained in Chicago.

South Ossetian authorities are going today to transfer to the Georgian side five Georgian citizens detained January 25 for illegal crossing of the border. As IA "Res" was informed at the press service of the KGB of South Ossetia, "transferring of detainees will be held in the Georgian border village of Ergneti.