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In Tskhinval has taken place a meeting of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov with the delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia, led by President Raul Khajimba, arrived to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Republic of South Ossetia.
Leonid Tibilov has welcomed the guests, noting that in South Ossetia are always glad to welcome the arrival of representatives of fraternal peoples.
"We are happy that today, you, our brothers, are with us, - said the president. - We have gone the same way and will continue to do everything possible to ensure the relationship between our countries will meet the interests of our peoples, moving along the path chosen by our peoples. This is a very important point. "
According to Tibilov, the peoples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia have suffered a lot.
"We came through wars, forced upon us by our southern neighbors, - the president said. - We are entering new levels of construction and strengthening of the state, we see the successes that are available the Republic of Abkhazia and always welcome the positive developments. "
Raul Khajimba has congratulated the President and the people of South Ossetia on the 25th anniversary of proclamation of the Republic.
"We are laying today the foundations that will enable future generations to say that their ancestors have done everything for our people to survive - said Khajimba. - We have a major strategic partner - Russia, which facilitates the process of formation of our states. "
Khajimba said that for 25 years the people of South Ossetia and Abkhazia had gone through many problems.
"Our neighbors in Georgia do not realize that we must live in peace. There is not any alternative to the path that we have chosen and they have to realize this fact", - said Khajimba.
At the end of the meeting members of the Abkhazian delegation were presented state awards of the Republic.

Today, September 9, South Ossetia is celebrating the seventh anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation.
September 9, 2008, following the historic decision of the leadership of the Russian Federation to recognize the independence of South Ossetia, was another confirmation of the assistance and support that Russia is providing to South Ossetia.
People of South Ossetia appreciate and are grateful for the efforts of the Russian Federation to sustain socio-economic development of South Ossetia and advancing its position in the international arena, as well as the maintenance of peace and stability.
To date, the level of the allied relations between Russia and South Ossetia is very high and this is evidenced by a large number of intergovernmental agreements in various fields, as well as the Agreement on Integration and Cooperation, signed between the two countries March 18, 2015.
The integration process is going on, which is confirmed by the foreign policy of the Russian Federation, determined by Presidential Decree, issued May 7, 2012, which is being actively implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

In Tskhinval took place a meeting of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov with the People's Artist of Russia Sergei Bezrukov. The meeting was also attended by People's Artist of Russia, Ukraine, North and South Ossetia Larisa Gergieva, director of the National State Opera and Ballet Anatoly Galaov, director and playwright Anna Mathison, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia in the Russian Znaur Gassiyev.

The Head of State welcomed the guests and noted that "this evening is a great event in the cultural life of the Republic."
"Your visit is sure to leave its mark on the cultural life of the Republic. We are pleased to welcome you to our land. Our fellow citizens are happy that they can enjoy the works of Sergei Bezrukov, "- the president said.
He has also noted that the recital is held on the day of establishment diplomatic relations between South Ossetia and Russia.

In turn, Sergei Bezrukov thanked the President of the Republic for the reception.
"The hospitality here is at the highest level. Today, I`ll try to read Russian poetry and the classics. These places are associated with times of Great Russian classics, they loved the entire Caucasus, I would like to see the Caucasus living in peace, friendship and harmony, "- he said.
During the meeting, Larisa Gergieva has also noted the positive changes that have occurred over the past two years in Tskhinval.
"I always come with great joy to South Ossetia, and I always feel here like at home - she said. - Over the past two years the city has changed for the better. Tomorrow I will open my annual festival in Vladikavkaz and, by tradition, the part of the festival will be held in Tskhinval and this tradition should be strengthened. "
Gergieva has also expressed gratitude to the Ambassador of South Ossetia to Russia, who has assisted in the visit of Sergei Bezrukov in South Ossetia.

It should be noted that the recital of the outstanding Russian actor Sergei Bezrukov in Tskhinval is part of the Festival "Visiting Larisa Gergieva."

In Tskhinval was held a meeting of the EU, UN and OSCE co-chairs of the Geneva international discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia with members of the South Ossetian delegation at international discussions, during which was discussed the agenda of the 33forthcoming round of the Geneva discussions.

South Ossetia is commemorating the victims of the Beslan tragedy, which claimed the 335 innocent lives in September 2004.
Mourning events in memory of the victims will be held on the Church square of Tskhinval near the monument "Sorrowful angel".
335 balls will be launched in the sky in memory of the innocent victims.
The event will be attended by the leadership of the Republic, school children and the public representatives.
The participants will recognize the need to confront terrorism, warning of today's schoolchildren from this evil.
The delegation of South Ossetia will take part in the mourning events in Beslan.
The terrorist attack in Beslan in September 2004, has become the most terrible and inhuman tragedy in the modern history of mankind: for three days in a gym of Beslan school № 1, the terrorists were holding 1 128 thousand hostages. September 3б at 13:15 in the school gym was the first explosion, after which began the operation to rescue the hostages.
335 people were killed, including 186 children, and more than 800 people were injured.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received a delegation of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR).
The meeting was attended by the head of the Presidential Executive Office Alan Dzhioev, the head of the Official Representative of the PMR in South Ossetia Egor Kochiev, Deputy Chairman of the government of Transnistria, the head of the government of the PMR Alexander Kisnichan, the Chairman of the public chamber of the PMR Sergey Smerchansky, the head of the Department on the CIS countries Affairs of the Foreign Minister of the Republic Alexander Stetsyuk.
At the beginning of the meeting, Leonid Tibilov congratulated the guests on the 25th anniversary of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic and wished all the people of the PMR peace, success and prosperity.
"South Ossetia and the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic are linked by the same fate of nations - the president said. - In the future, we will be strengthening relations between our countries. Today's celebration is a milestone event not only in the life of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, but also all the countries which have gone a long way to independence. "
The head of the PMR delegation Alexander Kisnichan stressed the importance of relations between the peoples of South Ossetia and Transnistria.
"The close relationship between the two countries and a long-standing friendship between our peoples tell a lot - said Kisnichan.- We had the same hard life for all these years and our peoples are united by the desire to live in peace and independence."
Alexander Kisnichan presented Leonid Tibilov with a state award of the PMR, an Order "For merits».
Leonid Tibilov presented to representatives of the delegation silver coins issued in commemoration of the 155th anniversary of a great Ossetian poet, playwright, journalist, social activist Kosta Khetagurov.

The photo exhibition dedicated to the persons to be missing in South Ossetia "Memories of a lifetime", has been opened today on the Day of the Missing in the Concert Hall "Chermen."
At the exhibition were presented photos from the same book, in which are published stories told by relatives of the missing. The book was published in 2014 in Russian. In 2015, the publication has been translated into Ossetian language and released. These books were also presented at the exhibition.
The photo exhibition was organized by the Department for the Missing headed by Lydia Kudzieva under the South Ossetian public organization "Memory", with the assistance of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The event was attended by relatives of the persons to be missing during the 1989- 2008Georgian aggression , the ICRC representatives, Vice Premier of South Ossetia Eric Pukhaev, Speaker of the South Ossetian Parliament Anatoly Bibilov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev, Presidential Adviser for Social Affairs Rodion Siukaev, Presidential Commissioner of South Ossetia for Human Rights Inal Tasoev, Rector of the South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev, the government officials and parliamentarians.
Opening the event, Lidia Kudzieva has noted that all the relatives of the missing persons live in hope that someone will clarify the fate of their loved ones.
"Over the past five years a lot has been done. There have been several exhumations, systematic information about the missing. Thanks to the efforts of the Red Cross, many families have received food assistance, and participated in its microeconomic programs. The ICRC regularly organizes commemorative events ", - she said, expressing gratitude to the leadership of the mission and its staff for their full support.
Kudzieva has also expressed gratitude to the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, as well as to the Presidential Commissioner of South Ossetia for Human Rights Inal Tasoev.
In turn, a brother of one of the missing person Makhar Tedeev has noted that the relatives of the missing persons, live in hope "to get at least some news about them."
"Today I can proudly say what courageous, patriotic, brave were those guys who were ready to give their lives for their country, for freedom, for independence, for the safety of their loved ones. They are real heroes, "- he said.
Deputy of the South Ossetian Parliament Rosa Valieva wished the relatives of the missing patience, endurance, strength and health.
"On the eve of celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Republic, you must not think that we will forget about those who perished and are missing. They will always be in our hearts, during the celebrations, dedicated to our young republic, - she said. - Thank you for your heroism, because you have not lost heart. "
Presidential Envoy Murat Dzhioev has expressed support to the relatives of the persons whose fate is still unknown, noting that the leadership of the Republic is constantly working to seek for any information about the missing persons.
The head of the ICRC mission in South Ossetia Jan Mishkots expressed his solidarity with the families of the persons to be missing in South Ossetia and around the world.
"When people are missing, there are two victims. Those who are missing and their families, friends, who live in despair and hope, with the pain of waiting for the news for many years ", - he said.
Mishkots told about the assistance provided by the mission to the families of the missing persons.
"The ICRC will spare no effort to assist and support the families in their difficult situation and to assist the authorities to find the answers for the families of the missing."
The ICRC representative Marina Tedety expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic and the management of the cinema and concert hall "Chermen" for their support for the event.
At the end of the meeting, participants of the event were presented a documentary film about the creation of the book "Memories of a lifetime."
Today, in the cinema and concert Hall "Chermen" took place a screening of the movie "Water seekers", dedicated to the problem of the missing persons.
It should be noted that as a result of the 1989 -1992 Georgian aggression, more than 140 residents of South Ossetia are listed to be missing.

South Ossetian vocalists performed at the First International youth festival of modern art, culture and creativity «Guenos», held in Ochamchire district of Abkhazia, August 22 - 27.

The festival participants were a teacher of the Tskhinval musical college, the Honored Artist of the Republic of South Ossetia Nina Gatikoeva and the college student Alim Beteev.

As the news agency "Res" has been informed at the press service of the Ministry of Culture of South Ossetia, South Ossetian delegation arrived to the festival only on the second day after the opening, as for a few days Transcaucasian highway was closed to travel because of the landslip.

On the same day Alim Beteev performed at the concert and became the winner of the festival.

August 26, Nina Gatikoeva performed at a gala concert of the festival, dedicated to the Day of recognition of independence of Abkhazia. At the gala concert also performed sisters Berzeniya from St. Petersburg and the Abkhaz musicians. Before the start of the gala concert were awarded the nominees of the festival.

As part of the closing of the festival it was held a briefing with the press attaché of the Ministry of Culture of the RSO.

For the participants of the festival were organized tours of the city of Sukhum and the Lake Riza.

The festival was organized by the Youth Department of the Administration of the Ochamchira district and the public organization "Youth Center« Guenos", supported by the leadership of Abkhazia.

The main purpose of the event is to preserve the national culture, expressed in songs, dances, art. The festival was also attended by representatives of the Abkhaz diaspora in Turkey, young talents from Russia.

August 26 the South Ossetian delegation on the invitation of the Ochamchira district administration, also participated in the celebrations of the Day of the recognition of Abkhazia's independence.

The delegation laid flowers at the monument to soldiers who died during the Patriotic War of Abkhazia in the Park of Glory of Sukhum, the Memorial to the first President of the Republic of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba in the village of Escher in Sukhum district and the tomb of the second President of Abkhazia Sergei Bagapsh in the village of Dzhgyarda in Ochamchira District.

August 28, the South Ossetian delegation was also received by the head of the Administration of the Ochamchira district Hrips Jopua. He thanked the representatives of the Republic and presented them commemorative gifts.

Leonid Tibilov has received today a native of South Ossetia, the Chairman of the International Association of the Ossetian societies "Revival" Radion Pukhaev.
During the meeting it was noted that within five years the members of the organization "Revival" held the "Days of Ossetian culture in Europe" in ten European cities, where the Europeans have the opportunity to learn the culture and traditions of Ossetia, touch the Ossetian art and painting.

The Head of State highly appreciated the activities of Rodion Pukhaev abroad, thanking him for fruitful cooperation with the Ossetian artists and the organization of the exhibition during the celebration of the recognition of independence of the Republic, as well as the successful work in holding the Days of Ossetian Culture in Europe.
"The work you are doing, is not easy; one must put out considerable effort and organizational skills to conduct such activities in the European countries, - the president said. - We welcome and appreciate your contribution to the promotion of South Ossetia abroad, and we will continue to support your work, as far as possible."

In turn, Radion Pukhaev expressed gratitude to the President for attention and active support for the "Days of Ossetian culture in Europe", thanks to which the Europeans had the opportunity to become acquainted with art, culture and traditions of the Ossetians.
"Our events unite the Ossetians living abroad and involve them in the cultural life of Ossetia, - he said. - Your letter of greeting to the participants, organizers and guests of the event gave the "Days of Ossetian culture in Europe" special status. "
For outstanding work in promoting the Ossetian national culture and art in Europe the President presented an honorary diploma to Radion Pukhaev.

On behalf of the Ossetian artists, participants of the exhibition "Reflection of Europe" Radion Pukhaev presented to the President two paintings by Boris Gabaraev and Lavrenty Kasoev and presented letters of gratitude to Leonid Tibilov from the leadership of the International Association of the Ossetian society "Revival" and the Russian ambassador to Belgium Alexander Romanov for assistance in organization of the Days of Ossetian Culture in Europe.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received Deputy Head of the Department of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for socio- economic cooperation with the CIS member states, the Republic of Abkhazia and South Ossetia Mikhail Semenov.
As reported to IA "Res" by the press Secretary of the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya, the President welcomed the guest arriving to celebrate the recognition of independence of South Ossetia, stressing that he was glad to see on this day representatives of the Russian Presidential Executive Office.
"We are in regular cooperation with our Russian colleagues from the Office of the President of the Russian Federation in the framework of the Investment Program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia and not only. Today we are glad to see the Russian guests at the national holiday, which is celebrated on August 26, - said the head of state.
Leonid Tibilov has stressed that in August 2008 Russia saved the people of South Ossetia from complete destruction.
"Only the decisions taken by the top leadership of Russia saved our people. Thanks to the Russian army, which in August 2008 forced Georgia to peace, we live today in peace and stability. And today's holiday - the Day of recognition of our independence by Russia, has become one of the most significant days in the modern history of our people ", - stressed the head of state.
In turn, Mikhail Semenov congratulated the President and all the people of South Ossetia on the holiday.
"Please accept congratulations and wishes of peace and prosperity to your country.
Undoubtedly, we will continue to work in the framework of implementation of the investment program, as well as on the new Treaty signed between the two countries.
There is progress in our joint work and we will increase its effectiveness, "- said Semenov