Государственное информационное агентство "Рес"

South Ossetia will take part in the XI St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures, which will be held from September 11 to 13. This was announced by Minister of Culture Rada Dzagoeva during the briefing for media representatives.

Participation in the Forum, according to her, is the important step in strengthening cultural dialogue, expanding international ties and promoting the cultural heritage of South Ossetia at the largest international venue.

A delegation of the Moscow City Duma, headed by Deputy Sabina Tsvetkova, presented significant gifts to the Holy Trinity Church as part of its working visit to South Ossetia.

The head of state Alan Gagloev is taking part in the event.

On the day of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 28, with the support of President of the Holy Martyr Boniface Foundation Natalia Mezentseva and on the initiative of Sabina Tsvetkova, Orthodox shrines were delivered to Tskhinval.

The Moscow City Duma deputy, a public figure Sabina Tsvetkova will visit Tskhinval on a humanitarian mission.

On the day of the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God, August 28, together with the vice-president of the Charitable Foundation of the Holy Martyr Boniface Natalia Mezentseva, a ceremony will be held to transfer the icons of saints and church utensils to the Church of the Holy Trinity and the Church of the Holy Mother of God in Tskhinval.

The guests will also attend a solemn service.

The South Ossetian and Abkhazian peoples have long been linked by bonds of strong friendship and true brotherhood, which have been further strengthened by the similarity of historical paths.

This was confirmed by the simultaneous decision of the Russian Federation to recognize the sovereign status and state independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, the leader of the RSO Alan Gagloev has noted in his congratulation to his Abkhazian colleague Badra Gunba on the Independence Recognition Day.

The Embassy of South Ossetia in Russia has issued the appeal in connection with the 17th anniversary of the recognition of the Republic's independence. The message was sent to all diplomatic missions accredited in Russia, as well as to the Georgian Interests Section at the Embassy of Switzerland.

The message has noted that on August 26, 2008, Russia, as a great power, a reliable partner and guarantor of the fulfillment of its obligations, once again confirmed its high mission to maintain peace and security in the region.

The recognition of the independence of South Ossetia by the Russian Federation on August 26, 2008 was the important event in the modern history of the Republic, Murat Dzhioev, a member of Parliament of the first convocation and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, said in a commentary to IA "Res".

Boxer Murat Gassiev defeated American heavyweight Jeremy Milton, known for his size (height 193 cm, arm span 203 cm). The fight as part of the evening of professional boxing took place at the Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami (USA).

Gassiev performed a technical knockout. His opponent refused to continue the fight after the sixth round. Milton's doctor did not allow him to enter the ring.

A memorandum of cooperation between the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Abkhazia and the Supreme Court of the Republic of South Ossetia was signed at the South Ossetian State University. The document was signed by Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of South Ossetia Vitaly Dzhioev and Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Abkhazia Diana Pilia.

Former WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev has undergone a media weigh-in before his fight with American Jeremy Milton. This was reported on the North Ossetia Boxing Federation Telegram channel.

"As a result of the weigh-in, Murat Gassiev weighed 106.5 kg, while his opponent Jeremy Milion weighed 109.3 kg," the report says.

The fight will take place on the night from Saturday to Sunday, August 23 to 24, in Miami. The 10-round fight between Gassiev and Milton will be the main event of the boxing evening "IBA Night of Champions".

The recognition of South Ossetia by Russia on August 26, 2008 was a timely and historic decision of the highest political leadership of the Russian Federation. We will always be grateful to our strategic partner for this step, - President Alan Gagloev has noted during his visit to the "Ossetian Farmstead".

The event was dedicated to the 17th anniversary of the recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia by the Russian Federation.

The head of state emphasized the deep historical ties between the two countries and expressed gratitude to the Russian people.