State reception on the occasion of the Day of Russia took place in Tskhinval
In Tskhinval took place a state reception organized by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in South Ossetia to celebrate the Day of Russia on June 12.
The event was attended by the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, the Chairman of the Government of the Republic Domenty Kulumbegov, the Speaker of the South Ossetian Parliament Anatoly Bibilov, representatives of the scientific and creative intelligentsia of the Republic, members of the Parliament, government and other officials.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Ossetia Elbrus Kargiev welcomed the participants and congratulated them on the upcoming holiday - the Day of Russia.
"Today Russia is in a stage of transition, adapting to the challenges that arose in the economy, global finances, in the political sphere. – Nevertheless, quietly, with dignity we are passing this period, and it is clear that in the near future Russia will reach the path of sustainable development,"- the Ambassador said.
According to Kargiev, the Day of Russia in South Ossetia is always celebrated with great respect.
"We are very pleased to say that in a brotherly, friendly country - in South Ossetia on June 12 is a national holiday, which all the people of South Ossetia celebrate with great respect, love and gratitude to Russia, and for that many thanks to the leadership of South Ossetia and people of the Republic ".
Leonid Tibilov, in turn, congratulated those present on the upcoming holiday - the Day of Russia.
"Today we have gathered to congratulate each other on this great holiday to be celebrated on June 12 in Russia, and people South Ossetia will also celebrate this day, because we are part of the Russian world, and our people and the leadership of the Republic will work to strengthen the Russian world on the territory of South Ossetia."
According to Tibilov, the Day of Russia is a national holiday.
"This is a national holiday for all the peoples who live in the vast territory of Russia, and are united by common historical destiny and aspiration for the future - said the president. - Today I can say with confidence that this opportunity, the resources and potential are the main force of the great Russia, and, of course, the basis for the development of the state. "
The President has noted that "the friendship between the South Ossetian and Russian people saved the people of South Ossetia from the brown plague in 2008".
"And now we live in a free, recognized country, and together with Russia we are strengthening these relations, which are very dear to us," - concluded Tibilov.