Государственное информационное агентство "Рес"

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassiev took part in the ceremony of laying flowers dedicated to the 12th anniversary of the death of Comandante Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias. This was reported by the press service of the South Ossetian Embassy.

As noted by the diplomatic department, Gassiev participated in the ceremony at the invitation of Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Russia Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez.

President Alan Gagloev held a meeting with the head of the Volgograd regional public organization of Ossetians "Alania" Baimat Bedoev, the press service of the head of state reports.

According to the press service, the meeting was also attended by member of the Public Chamber of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, DeputyDdirector of the Institute of History and Archeology of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Kazbek Enaldiev and deputy of Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia Alexander Pliev.

The death of three-time Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling Buvaisar Saitiev is a great loss for everyone, President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev noted in his telegram of condolences to the head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov.

Alan Gagloev has noted that everyone who was familiar with Buvaisar had genuine respect for him not only for his athletic talent, but also for his bright individuality, originality and determination.

Ambassador of South Ossetia to Russia Znaur Gassiev, on behalf of President of the Republic Alan Gagloev, presented the Chairman of the Moscow City Duma Alexey Shaposhnikov with the Order of Friendship.

Alexey Shaposhnikov was awarded for his contribution to the development of cooperation between the Republic of South Ossetia and Russia, the press service of the Embassy of the Republic of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation reports.

The courage, professionalism and dedication of the fighters of the Special Purpose Police Detachment of Ministry of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia invariably serve as a shining example for the younger generation. This is stated in the congratulation of President Alan Gagloev in connection with the 22nd anniversary of the formation of the Special Purpose Police Detachment.

South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev attended a ceremonial formation of the Special Purpose Police Detachment and congratulated the staff on the 22nd anniversary of the detachment's formation.

In his speech, Gagloev emphasized the complexity and responsibility of service in the internal affairs agencies.

"The work in law enforcement agencies has never been easy, but you always demonstrate a high level of training and readiness to perform the most important tasks. We wish you to always be a pillar of support for people. Know that we are always with you," Gagloev said.

The delegation of the South Ossetian Parliament is participating as international observers in the repeat vote on the early presidential elections in Abkhazia.

As reported by the press service of the legislative body of the Republic of South Ossetia, the deputies met in Sukhum with Speaker of the Parliament of the republic Lasha Ashuba.

South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev took part in the memorial meeting of Nafi Dzhusoity at the Russian Culture Foundation in Moscow, the press service of the Foreign Ministry reports.

“The event in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Ossetian poet, a playwright, publicist, literary scholar, translator and people's writer of Ossetia was organized by the permanent mission of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania to President of Russia together with the Embassy of South Ossetia in Russia and the Moscow Ossetian community,” the press service said.

The Boris Galaev State Song and Dance Group of South Ossetia "Simd" is preparing for a major solo concert at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, the press service of the creative team reports.

"The concert will take place on March 7 as part of the exchange cultural events of Russia and South Ossetia and will be dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory, in particular, to the heroic residents of the besieged Leningrad, all those who died and survived in the fight against fascism," the press service has noted.

Members of the South Ossetian Parliament will take part in the second round of the presidential elections in Abkhazia as international observers, Zaza Driaev, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-parliamentary Relations, told IA "Res".

"Our delegation is in Abkhazia. Polling stations will be opened on Saturday at 8:00 a.m., and we will begin observing the elections. We plan to visit as many polling stations as possible," Driaev said.