Chairman of the Belgian Association «Renaissance Sandidzan» (Revival) Radion Pukhaev was awarded with a certificate of honor "For vigorous activity in preserving the traditions and culture of the peoples of Russia, as well as for selfless labour toconsolidate the Ossetian communities in Europe."
Athlete from South Ossetia Alain Zaseev who is a member of the national team of Ukraine will perform in the upcoming European Wrestling Championship.
A native of South Ossetia Soslan Ramonov, a member of the national team of Russia won the silver medal of the tournament Freestyle Wrestling World Cup – 2013 held in Iran.
The Russian Federation will continue to support the statehood and sovereignty of the Republic of South Ossetia, regardless of the context of the Russian-Georgian relations. This has been stated by the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia at a recent meeting in Moscow with Foreign Minister of South Ossetia David Sanakoev, who arrived in the Russian capital on an official visit together with the RSO Presidential Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev.
Russia is ready to expand ties with Georgia in different areas, but "not at the cost of betrayal" of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. This was stated by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking today at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
According to the Russian minister, "this will never happen."
Esteemed Members of Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia.
Since 1989, the Georgian leadership has been conducting the legal war against South Ossetia. Starting with the abolition by the Supreme Council of the GSSR of all laws and regulations adopted by the GSSR after 1921, with the elimination by the Supreme Council of the GSSR of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast the actions of the Georgian legislative authorities are focused on the legal destruction of South Ossetia, on the regulatory and legal justification of the genocide carried out against the people of South Ossetia by Georgia.
Georgia continues to dot the i's and cross the t's after the criminal governing by Eduard Shevardnadze and Saakashvili, who, along with Zviad Gamsakhurdia, distinguished themselves in the most scaled crimes and human rights violations.
"The family of a journalist Georgy Sanaya demands for a new investigation and will soon go to the prosecutor," - writes the Georgian publication "Georgia Online" February 24 in an article "Family of a journalist Georgy Sanaya is demanding re-investigation of the case."
In Tskhinval has been convened a grand meeting, dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland and to the 20th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Republic of South Ossetia. The festive event was attended by President of the Republic Leonid Tibilov, government representatives, Ambassador to the Republic of South Ossetia Dmitry Medoev, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Elbrus Kargiev; many guests arrived in the Republic for celebrating February 23.
The mourning ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers at the place of death and at the graves of the fallen defenders of South Ossetia was held in Tskhinval. The ceremony was attended by President of the Republic Leonid Tibilov, government officials, members of Parliament, a delegation of visitors from Russia and Abkhazia.
The South Ossetian State Song and Dance Group "Simd" has been concertizing in the fraternal Republic of Nicaragua with great triumph. As IA "Res" was reported from Nicaragua, today had been given a concert in Matagalpa.