Archive - 23/2/2021

The ceremonial formation of servicemen, timed to coincide with the Defender of the Fatherland Day and the 28th anniversary of the formation of the defense department, was held on the parade ground of the Ministry of Defense of South Ossetia.

The General Director of the Charitable Foundation "Under the Protection of the Mother of God" Yevgeny Korolev handed over the relics of St. George the Victorious to the Supreme Commander. Priest Father Sergiy read prayers before the event, and then sprinkled holy water on the soldiers of the Ministry of Defense and all those present.

The armed forces of South Ossetia are celebrating 28 years since the day of formation. The Ministry of Defense was created by the resolution of the Supreme Council of the RSO dated November 17, 1992. In January-February 1993, a staffing structure was approved, which began to be staffed.

Officially, the Ministry was formed on February 22, 1993, but it was decided to celebrate the holiday a day later, combining it with the traditional holiday in honor of the defenders of the Fatherland.