Archive - 24/11/2014

Opera singer, Honored Artist of North and South Ossetia Amagat Gotti (Irina Gotoeva) will take part in the International Festival of Arts "Culture Days of Ossetia in Turkey", which will be held in Istanbul November 26 - 30 . The festival will take place in the framework of the International Cultural Communication of regions of the North Caucasian Federal District.
In Istanbul Amagat Gotti will perform her favorite songs.
"Turkish Ossetians always welcome us warmly. It`s always nice to hold creative events among your close friends,"- she said, adding that the festival is held by the Union of choreographers of North Ossetia-Alania, supported by the RF Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Culture of North Ossetia-Alania, with the participation of the Ossetian society "Alan" in Istanbul. The highlight of the festival will be the performance of the State Academic Dance Group "Alan" under the direction of the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Elbrus Kubalov.
The audience will be pleased with the performances of the People's Artist of the Russian Federation Bulat Gazdanov, People's Artist of North Ossetia-Alania Tasoltan Mamsurov, Honored Artists of North Ossetia-Alania Alan Albegov, Alla Khadikova, Ruslan Kabaloti. AS part of the festival will take place a theatrical fashion parade "New Era of Ancient Art" (national costumes of the peoples of the North Caucasus, made at the workshop of the Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation Isolda Gogichaeva).
In Istanbul will also open an exhibition of Ossetian decorative and applied arts.
The aim of the festival is the development and promotion of Ossetian cultural heritage, creativity of the Ossetian people, strengthening and development of friendship and cultural ties with compatriots living in Turkey.

In South Ossetia has been held a meeting dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the national liberation struggle for freedom and independence. This day is declared the Day of Courage and National Unity.
Today, at the entrance to Tskhinval on the Pris height at the memorial stone gathered members of the government, the participants of those events, hundreds of residents of the town. They laid flowers and wreaths to the glory of the heroes who had defended Tskhinval.
"November 23, 1989, we won the first victory over the enemy, which intended to wipe us off the face of the earth. Our guys did not retreat a single step, did not give a plot of their native land. This day is evidence of the courage and fortitude of the Ossetian people, "- said the Chairman of the Union of Ossetian Writers Meliton Casita.
He has noted that the Ossetian people at that time showed unprecedented unity that helped them to survive in the hardest struggle.
"We must not forget the names of those who gave their lives. Ossetia must unite and become a strong state,"- said the writer.
On behalf of the government and the President the participants of the meeting were addressed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of South Ossetia Domenty Kulumbegov. He has noted that every nation has memorable and heroic dates that will forever remain in history.
"November 23, 1989, our neighbors did not want to hold any peaceful rallies here. They intended to frighten the Ossetian people, to break their will. But they forgot the history of our nation, the words of our ancestors that it is better to die defending their native land than let the enemy to conquer them,"- said Kulumbegov.
Ossetian guys showed unprecedented courage, facing unarmed the enemy.
"After that, South Ossetians went through many tragic dates – the Ered and Zar tragedies. On every street there are small monuments to our great heroes who gave their lives for South Ossetia. Thanks to their heroism and unity of our people, in August 2008, we achieved victory and independence. These guys have done their duty, and now we have to work for the prosperity of our Republic", - said Kulumbegov.
According to him, Russia is ready to help South Ossetia, but people should be united in the effort to achieve a brighter future, peace and prosperity.
Participants of the events of those events also congratulated people of the Republic and wished them cohesion and unity.
"Our efforts have not been in vain, we see that the younger generations live in a peaceful and independent of the Republic of South Ossetia", - said Anatoly Gagloev.
The State Choir of Boys under the President of South Ossetia sang patriotic songs.

The co-chairs of the Geneva discussions on security in Transcaucasia hope for progress in further work, in spite of the complex process of negotiation and the different interests of the parties, told the reporters in Tskhinval the EU co-chairman Herbert Salber.
He has noted that the previous round of discussions is successful, as the participants managed to express their positions on key issues on the agenda.
"At the upcoming round we will continue to work on the agreement on the non-use of force, which is very important for South Ossetia. We understand that the work is difficult, as all parties have their own interests and different positions,"- said Salber.
The EU representative has stressed that after the meetings in Georgia, where there have been recent reshuffle in the government, he does not think that Tbilisi will change its political orientation.
According to the UN representative Hailu Mamo, the co-chairs are optimistic, despite the upcoming hard work.
"I am confident that we will achieve results in all areas, including the agreement on the non-use of force," - he said.
He has also expressed hope that soon the negotiators will return to a discussion of the refugee problem within the framework of the Geneva discussions.
"The South Ossetian and Abkhaz sides have laid down conditions. These issues are discussed; we hope that sooner or later there will be a compromise that will allow us to discuss these issues in Geneva, as well as at other platforms. This is one of the important issues and all participants of the discussions have agreed with it, "- said the co-chair.
As for the work on the search for the missing persons, the OSCE co-chair Angelo Gnedinger has assured that he is doing everthing to clarify the fate of these people.
"We met with the relatives of the missing, and I am very disappointed that they still do not know anything about the fate of their loved ones. Mothers have the right to know what happened to their sons. We do our best to provide them with this information.
We are doing everything we can so that the Georgian authorities will continue to investigate these cases and this work did not stop, "- he said.
The next round of discussions is scheduled for December 9-10.