Archive - 4/2016

April 26, 2016 Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia on post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev received the Head of Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Republic of South Ossetia Nalyan Antman.

According to the press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia on post-conflict settlement, "during the meeting were discussed issues of search and clarify the fate of persons to be listed as missing as a result of the 1991 - 1992 and 2008 Georgian aggression. Participants of the meeting have noted the effectiveness of the tripartite coordination of Mechanism under the auspices of the ICRC, as part of the work of which has been recently clarified the fate of one of the defenders of South Ossetia, to be listed as missing since August 2008, and expressed the need to further enhancing of its activity. "

.In the course of the meeting were also discussed humanitarian issues, including the humanitarian situation in the areas adjacent to the state border between the Republic of South Ossetia and Georgia.

"On the part of South Ossetia, the meeting was also attended by the State Advisor to the President David Sanakoev and the Presidential Commissioner for Human Rights Inal Tasoev representing South Ossetia in the tripartite coordination mechanism for the search for missing persons".

During the forthcoming referendum on amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia to be held in July 2016, it will be proposed Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia, according to which: "The Republic of South Ossetia has the right to enter into an alliance with other states and to transfer to the bodies of the Union part of its powers ", supplemented by the following paragraph:

"Based on the results of the popular vote (referendum) on January 19,1992, the President of the Republic of South Ossetia with the consent of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia has the right to appeal to the leadership of the Russian Federation with the offer on acceptance of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation as a new region of the Russian Federation and to conclude with the Russian Federation the relevant Treaty "

This initiative, as it is known, was proposed by the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov. We asked the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev to comment on this situation:

The initiative of the South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov to hold a referendum on introducing amendments to the current Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia, which legally allows to apply to the Russian Federation on the acceptance of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation, is completely clear and justified.

The desire to reunite with Russia, the Russian people is a long-standing dream and strategy of the political orientation of the people of South Ossetia, at least since 1917, when by the revolution will and subsequent events, South Ossetia found itself out of the Russian space . All these years preceding the present initiative, have shown that only with Russia can be guaranteed a quiet present and future of our people.

President Leonid Tibilov has repeatedly stressed his and the South Ossetian leadership's commitment to becoming a part of Russia. The idea of ​​a referendum, he announced in February, in his Message to the Parliament and the people of South Ossetia.

I believe that it is in this formulation, the issue of a referendum is legally and politically correct and has the prospect of implementation.

Such an important step, as the acceptance of one state to another one should be legally justified and supported by political and international environment.

The referendum to be held on the scheme proposed by the President enables the legal justification, it will be enshrined in the Constitution (now Article 10 of the Constitution does not provide for the entry of South Ossetia into another state), and also gives powers to the President and the Parliament in due time on behalf of the people to appeal to the Russian leadership . This referendum and the Constitution will give the right and duty to the President and the Parliament to speak on behalf of all the people, because they are elected by the people and have appropriate authority (and this will not be a personal whim of one person, as it is now want to present a few).

Speaking about accepting South Ossetia to the Russian Federation, we should not ignore the international environment, the momentary desire should not put the RSO or Russia in an awkward position with the international legal point of view. And in order to be at the right time in the right place you have to be prepared in advance. Such preparedness can be provided by the referendum .

In Makhachkala has completed the work the international youth student forum "For the mutual understanding in the Caucasus", which was attended by representatives of socially active young people, journalists and bloggers from all over the North Caucasus, as well as representatives of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Krasnodar region, Sevastopol, Republic of Adygea, Kalmykia and Crimea.

As reported to the news agency "Res" by the head of the South Ossetian delegation, Assistant Vice-Rector of South Ossetian State University for educational and vocational guidance work Bela Mamieva, the forum "For the mutual understanding in the Caucasus" was very informative and interesting.

"Our delegation has included a lecturer of the Department of Journalism of the South Ossetian State University Zarina Kachmazova, a Chairman of the student council Albert Gabatty and a student of our university Azamat Tedeeev ", - she said.

Mamieva has noted that the program of the forum has included the work in the areas such as patriotism in Russia, social activity, public diplomacy, information space.

"The forum participants could choose interesting fields, we have chosen public diplomacy and information space - clarified Mamieva.- Each section was attached to a specific expert. Our expert was a Chairman of the Board of the Fund for Support and Development of Jewish Culture Mikhail Chernov - an expert of the site "information space". Chernov is a well-known journalist, who worked from 2002 to 2008 on the territory of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, he has warmly welcomed us.

The head of the delegation has noted that the South Ossetian students were very active during the round tables.

"They were also included in the expert group and the working section of the" people's diplomacy ", - said Mamieva.- Following the forum, each Republic has chosen one direction in which it intends to work. We have chosen the work with bloggers and the placement of the Caucasus content on the Russian portals. We started working on it and we hope that we will succeed. "

Mamieva has emphasized that the visit of the South Ossetian delegation .took place thanks to the Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism of South Ossetia Sergey Zasseev and Rector of the South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeeev.

She has also added that Sergey Zasseev and Vadim Tedeev were handed over letters of thanks from the organizers of the forum "For understanding in the Caucasus".

Leonid Tibilov has stressed that the Investment Agency was created by the interaction of the government and our Russian partners. Today, according to the president, the agency has been supporting the real sector projects in the country,

"The projects that are presented and those that are now under discussion, should contribute to the further development of our Republic. Of course, we place great hopes and are interested in the development of the real economy. Here, we need to make serious progress. Our country continues to recover and in parallel has to reach a new stage of development. We must move forward, to create jobs, "- said the president.

Mikhail Melnikov said that the Investment Agency was working on a program signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to provide aid for the development of South Ossetia.

"I see that there is a very active life in the Republic. We had a very interesting meeting with entrepreneurs who presented their projects in the program, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the development .of South Ossetia ", - he stressed.

According to Mikhail Melnikov, the program was planned for three years: 2015, 2016 and 2017.

"We have already selected the first projects, structured them in importance. In total, we plan to implement five of them ", - he added.

During the conversation, Mikhail Melnikov told about the prospects and plans for the implementation of one of the proposed projects.

"This is production of basalt. In this project, there is a novelty that does not exist today and in Russia itself. All the products will be in demand practically in the Russian Federation. Total employment in this project will be about 50-60 people. This and attract young professionals who want to study science, it and the production of raw materials, which can be used in engineering and other industries, "- he said.

Leonid Tibilov detail listened to suggestions and expressed wishes to continue to work actively on the implementation of all projects.

"I see the full cooperation of our and your colleagues. Let's wait for the results that are .necessary for our Republic", - concluded the president.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Economy of the RSO, William Dzagoev.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has met in Tskhinval with a delegation from St. Petersburg, which has consisted of a full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, (RAS), Academician, Director of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution " Northwest Research Institute of Economy and Agriculture Organization" Alexander Kostyaev and full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the Legislative Assembly of Leningrad region, the Deputy Chairman of the standing committee of the Legislative Assembly of the Leningrad region for Agriculture and Fisheries Alexander Trofimov.

Leonid Tibilov thanked the guests for their visit to the Republic, noting that in South Ossetia always welcome guests from the Russian Federation.

"We always welcome guests from the Great Russia, - said the president. - The Russian Federation has saved our people in 2008 during the war unleashed by Georgia against our people. Thanks to Russia people of South Ossetia today live in peace and harmony, are functioning all structures, the state institutions and people are on the path of rapprochement with Russia. "

According to the President, South Ossetia has always been considered an agricultural region.

"On the territory of our Republic can be grown all kinds of agricultural products, - the president said. - We are on the stage of economic development, but we must remember that after the 2008 war, all the resources were directed to restore what was destroyed. And even now, we are engaged in the restoration of some facilities. "

Alexander Trofimov, for his part, expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Republic for the warm reception, noting that the delegation would provide all possible assistance to South Ossetia in the field of agricultural development.

"We were worried when in South Ossetia were difficult days, then were glad that everything in the Republic was restored, - said Trofimov. - We, as scientists in the field of agriculture, economists will be ready to provide assistance to your Republic, in the revival of agriculture. "

Alexander Kostyaev, in turn, has added that before the arrival in Tskhinval the delegation monitored the media information, telling about the life in South Ossetia.

"However, we have still a vague idea about agriculture in South Ossetia; after studying this area in ​​the Republic, we will be able to give concrete answers to the questions - said Kostyaev. - With regard to this matter we should take into account that for the development of agriculture it is important to study and consider the local environmental conditions and national traditions. "

Kostyaev has also noted that agricultural land, scattered in the mountains can be used for the development of agriculture in the Republic.

"It is possible to successfully combine high-tech development of agriculture and peasant farmers, using agricultural land, scattered in the mountains" - Kostyaev said.

The meeting was also attended by Acting Chairman of the government of South Ossetia Alan Tekhov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassier.

In South Ossetia, in the village of Malda in Znaur district was held a ceremony of reburial of the defender of the motherland Mairbeg Tedeev, who had been listed as missing since the war in August 2008.

The memory of the defender of the Fatherland honored the leadership of the Republic, headed by President of the Republic Leonid Tibilov, relatives of Tedeev, representatives of the ministries and agencies, as well as the public.

In his speech Leonid Tibilov has noted that the 2008 war took the lives of many Ossetians, whose names should never be forgotten.

"The Republican leadership was doing all in its power in searching for Tedeev. A huge work in this direction is done by Murat Dzhioev and Inal Tasoev, - President said. - Tedeev has passed away, but he left the hero's name, which the South Ossetian people will never forget. "

Leonid Tibilov has noted that the work to search for the missing line is still underway.

"We will continue to search for those people who came to defend their homeland, and as a result of military aggression are missing. More than 130 people are listed as missing- said the President. - For us, they are heroes. "

During the mourning rally Leonid Tibilov announced the decision to award posthumously Mairbeg Tedeev for heroism and bravery with the order of "Uatsamonga".

The President presented the Order to the seven-year-old son of a hero, noting that "Tedeev`s son must always know that his father is a hero."

On behalf of the public, and as a friend of the family at the rally spoke Zaur Kudukhov.

"Today is a dark day for all who knew Tedeev - Kudukhov said. - It is unfair when such young guys pass away. I met him when he was 18; he was kind and responsive boy. Mairbeg always tried to help people; he was a loyal friend and colleague. Today is a great loss not only for his family, but for the entire South Ossetia, the Ossetian people just because we lost a true hero, a patriot of his homeland. "

Mairbeg Tedeev was buried with military honors in his native village of Malda.

Since August 2008 Mairbeg Tedeev was listed as a missing.

Mairbeg Tedeev, born in 1979, disappeared in Tskhinval in August 9, 2008.

According to the eyewitnesses, he was wounded during the fierce fighting near the Tskhinval high school №12.

As it became known on August 21, 2008, he was buried as unidentified in the town of Mozdok.

April 19, his remains were brought to South Ossetia for reburial in his native land.

On the border of South Ossetia with Georgia near the village of Ergneti was held a regular meeting in the format of mechanisms to prevent and respond to incidents (IPRM).
Following the meeting the head of the South Ossetian delegation, State Adviser to the President of South Ossetia David Sanakoev has told reporters that in the course of the meeting were discussed the issues related to the situation in the areas adjacent to the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia.
"During this period it was recorded 14 cases of violation of the state border by Georgian citizens, - Sanakoev said. - 12 people were handed over to the Georgian authorities, the two remain on the territory of South Ossetia, and after the appropriate procedures, they will be handed over to the representatives of Georgia. It was also discussed the question regarding the melioration Tiriponsky channel, in particular, the meeting participants discussed the technical issues and issues related to access of water to the villages of South Ossetia and Georgia. "
According to Sanakoev, the Georgian side has raised the issue of the citizen by the name of Basharuli, who died in Leningor district of South Ossetia.
" The case was closed, but his mother has some questions - said Sanakoev. - We have identified the mechanism which Basharuli`s mother can use in accordance with the legislation of South Ossetia. "
David Sanakoev has added that during the meeting was raised the question of the missing citizens of South Ossetia.
"This issue is now being discussed in the framework of the tripartite coordination mechanism, which is attended by representatives of Georgia, South Ossetia and the Russian Federation, and the coordinator is the International Committee of the Red Cross. Through this mechanism was clarified the issue related to Mairbeg Tedeev ".
The next meeting of the IPRM is scheduled for May 16.

April 11, 2016 on the invitation of the People's Artist of Russia, artistic director and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev, President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov attended a concert of the combined orchestra of the Munich Philharmonic and the Mariinsky Theatre, held at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory.
According to the press service of the Embassy of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation, the concert was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as members of the government and heads of the Russian Federation regions.
After the concert Leonid Tibilov and Valery Gergiev discussed a number of issues, including the cooperation in the field of culture, the support of young talents in the Republic of South Ossetia and conducting of the Days of Ossetia in June 2016 in St. Petersburg with the participation of the Mariinsky Theatre".
The President was accompanied by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassiev.

President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has arrived in the Russian capital on a working visit.
According to the pressSecretary of the PresidentGhanaYanovskaya, in Moscowthe head of statewill hold a seriesof meetings.

President Leonid Tibilov has received the delegation of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, headed by the Chairman of the Parliament Alexei Machnev.

The delegation arrived in Tskhinval to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia.

The delegation has also included the Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of North Ossetia Gary Kuchiev, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs and Health Vitali Bazzaev, members of the North Ossetian parliament.

Opening the meeting, the President welcomed the guests and noted that in South Ossetia "are always glad to meet their brothers.
"Speaking about the celebration of an important date, Leonid Tibilov said that the South Ossetian deputies for 25 years, since the 90s, are engaged in strengthening of the statehood.
He has also noted that North Ossetia always provided assistance to South Ossetia, including, in the development of the first legislative acts of the Republic in the difficult 90s.

"Today, South Ossetia, recognized by our strategic partner- the Russian Federation, - is moving forward with confidence. We are proud of the high-level relations between South and North Ossetia, "- he added.

Speaking about the implementation of the Treaty of Alliance and Integration, Tibilov has noted that all the addendums have been practically finalized, and their implementation will start soon.

Referring to the prospects of accession of South Ossetia to Russia, Tibilov has stressed that it is necessary, first of all, to observe the law and not subject to political risks our strategic partner – Russian Federation.

"Now we are working on the legal component of this issue. There is a process of consultations, including between the parliaments of South and North Ossetia ", - he said.

Leonid Tibilov thanked the guests for their visit.

Alex Machnev, for his part, thanked the President for the warm reception and conveyed greetings on behalf of the Acting head of North Ossetia Bitarov.

"We are very glad to take part in the festivities. For any parliament 25 years - is a long period, and for your Parliament - special.
All these years, the country was living in difficult conditions and now reached a stage of peace building ", - he said.
The Cooperation Agreement between the parliaments of North and South Ossetia, which is expected to be signed soon, according to Machnev, will bring closer the two republics.

"I wish you peace and prosperity, we will be always with you", - he added.
At the end of the meeting, Leonid Tibilov presented state awards to the guests.