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Geneva international discussions on security and stability in the Transcaucasia "remain the only platform to resolve issues caused by the conflict which is recognized by all participants", - told the Tass the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
In his opinion, it is necessary "to achieve tangible progress" in resolving all the issues arising from the conflict in August 2008.
The Secretary General also expressed concern about allegations of "erecting border" along the dividing lines between the conflicting parties.
The situation was commented by Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of the RSO for post-conflict settlement Khokh Gagloyty.
"First of all, to reflect the actual situation it is correctly to use the term "representatives of the parties," not "participants ", as all the delegations present in Geneva are certain parties", - said the Deputy Presidential Envoy to South Ossetia.
Khokh Gagloyty noted that "South Ossetia has been moving in the direction of progress in the settlement of relations between the Republic of South Ossetia and Georgia."
"Our position has always been clear and open, - continued Gagloyty. - We are committed to building bilateral relations with Georgia, based on the highest standards of international law.
Any other approaches to this issue, covered by some cunning advocated, but not related to reality, dogmas, are attempts to distort the meaning and essence of the issues. "
Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the RSO for post-conflict settlement Khokh Gagloyty has also focused on the statement of the Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN Kakha Imnadze, in which it was stated that "Georgia does not see the need to establish a direct dialogue with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and prefers to negotiate with Russia ".
"This sentence clearly makes it clear whose position is a barrier to the "tangible progress ", the need for which was expressed by the respected UN Secretary-General, - stated Khokh Gagloyty. - With regard to the phrase "the construction of the border", used by the UN Secretary-General, - it is a statement that creates a false perception of the observer. "
The state border of South Ossetia exists since the proclamation of the state sovereignty of South Ossetia on May 29, 1992.
"Along the of the state border line of the Republic of South Ossetia on its South Ossetian - Georgian section is being carried out the planned work. In this case, apparently, it is appropriate to note that similar work is being carried out on the South Ossetian - Russian section of the state border of South Ossetia ", - said Gagloyty.
He also noted that "another demonstration of categoricalness of the Representative of Georgia to the United Nations is very flawed and designed to mislead the international community, hence the lack of comparability as follows (in objective analysis) productive approach to conflict resolution of the South Ossetian and Georgian sides."

The events dedicated to the seventh anniversary of the war in August 2008, when the Georgian army attacked peaceful Tskhinval, are being held in many cities and republics of the former Soviet Union initiated by the members of the Ossetian diaspora.
In particular, in the Komi Republic is being marked Memorial Day.
In Adygea, in the city of Maikop are taking place the performances on the theme of courage and heroism of the defenders of Ossetia and Russian soldiers.

The Ossetian association in Vladimir region plans to hold a press conference on the occasion of the Georgian aggression, as well as a meeting with civil society organizations on the theme of the struggle against fascism and Nazism.

Events will be held in the House of youth of the city of Voronezh, in particular, meetings with non-governmental organizations, with the participation of representatives of local authorities, community leaders and youth. The events are led by the head of the Voronezh Diaspora "Farn" Uruzmag Bestaev.

In Rostov-on-Don are meeting with the assistance of the city administration with candles and balloons released into the sky.

In the Volgograd region commemorative events will be held at the monument to the Hero of Russia Denis Vetchinov, who died a hero's death in an unequal battle against the Georgian aggressors.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov held a meeting with the heads of ministries and departments, heads of city and district administrations.
At the beginning of the meeting were discussed questions of organization of mourning events dedicated to the 7th anniversary of the August 2008.

"This year will be seven years since another armed attack of Georgia against our Republic, our people - the president said. - We have no right to forget those days, and we will never forget them. We will remember those who laid down their lives for today. "

The State Adviser to the President, the Chairman of the Committee for preparation and holding of socially significant events Zhanna Zasseeva presented the plan of commemoration of the 7th anniversary of the war in August 2008.

According to her, the ceremonies will begin August 7 in the building of the Russian peacekeepers battalion and will end with the action "Fires in the towers."
"On the Theater Square of Tskhinval will start the actions "We remember everything, " " On the way of memory "," - said Zasseeva.

She has noted that in the ceremonies will also take part mothers of the Russian soldiers killed during the war in August 2008.

In the course of the meeting, the heads of agencies and ministries reported to the President about their activities.

According to the Interior Ministry Akhsar Lavoev, the situation for two weeks in the Republic was calm.

"During this period there was not a single crime - said Lavoev. - Registered 11 incidents of a different nature.

Leonid Tibilov instructed the head of the Interior Ministry to intensify efforts to solve these crimes.

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev reported to the President about the work done by his Office.

"This month, there were two meetings in the framework of the IPRM, the first of which was initiated by us in connection with the incidents at the state border - said Dzhioev. - In the course of this meeting international representatives have noted that there were no any violations of the border line by South Ossetian side. One of the highlights of these actions staged by Georgia was the arrival of the Chairman of the European Council, Donald Tusk. After visiting the border line, he has commented nothing, as he saw himself that there were no any violations. "

Emergencies Minister Sergei Sanakoev said that the situation in the Republic was stable.

"The only thing is that due to weather conditions increased the number of fires - said Sanakoev. - Last week the fire brigade 31 times went on the location of the fire. "

The meeting also raised the issue of the proper use of the national flag. According to the president, the attitude to the state symbols should be careful.

The participants of the meeting decided to prohibit individual entrepreneurs from using the coloring of the flag for commercial purposes.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassiev and State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Grigory Karasin have exchanged instruments of ratification of the Agreement on Alliance and Integration between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation,
As IA "Res" was informed at the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia, "in accordance with Article 14, the Treaty entered into force from the date of exchange of instruments of ratification".
The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

The Agreement on Alliance and Integration between South Ossetia and Russia was signed March 18, 2015 by the presidents of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The exhibition of works by three artists from South Ossetia "Contemporaries of the Republic" has opened in the exhibition hall "Gallery A3."
The exhibition has been opened as part as the third season of the Annual August Festival "South Ossetia".

Today, as part of the third season of the Annual August Festival "South Ossetia" in the Moscow Exhibition Hall "Gallery AZ" opens an exhibition of three young artists from South Ossetia. Young painters Dzerassa Gagloyeva, Valeria Kumaritova and Sabina Eyhorst are contemporaries of South Ossetia, which this year will celebrate the 25th anniversary of proclamation of the Republic.
As the curator of the project Tsopan Gassiev told the news agency "Res", the paintings of the young artists will be presented for the first time on such a serious platform.
"The paintings are very interesting - vivid, bright, beautiful," - he said.
Dzerassa Gagloyeva is a graduate of the South Ossetian State Lyceum of Arts and the faculty of "Arts" of the North Ossetian State University.
Valeria Kumaritova also graduated from the faculty of "Arts" of the North Ossetian State University.
Sabina Eyhorst is a graduate of the South Ossetian State Lyceum of Arts, as well as the
Moscow State University of Design and Technology, Department of Interior Design.
The exhibition will be held from July 30 to August 9.
As part of the annual August festival in Moscow, the exhibition "Gallery AZ" is held for the third time.
Last season, as part of the festival was presented a personal exhibition of the talented Ossetian sculptor Dmitry Tomaev (1953-1989) "The soul of stone," and in 2013 an exhibition of the National artist of South Ossetia Khsar Gassiev "Before the Dawn".
"Gallery A3" - is the oldest gallery in Moscow, where are exhibited paintings of many well-known painters.

In Moscow at the embassy of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation will be organized commemorative events dedicated to the 7th anniversary of the August 2008 war.

"August 7, 2015 will be 7 years of the tragic events in South Ossetia as a result of the Georgian military aggression.
These days at the Embassy of the Republic of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation will be held commemorative events.
August 7, at 23:00 a national flag of South Ossetia will be half-mast on the territory of the Embassy. The participants of the commemorative events will light candles and will observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the war. "

According to the website of the Embassy, on August 8 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of the Redeemer (in the lower church) in Moscow will be held a memorial service for civilians, killed during the Georgian aggression in South Ossetia, the defenders of Tskhinval, South Ossetian and Russian peacekeepers, Russian soldiers and officers, who at the cost of their lives saved South Ossetians from total destruction.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has met with First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of North Ossetia-Alania Stanislav Kesaev, who is in the country on a working visit.
At the meeting were raised issues of cooperation between the parliaments of South and North Ossetia, Stanislav Kesaev and First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of South Ossetia Inal Mamiev told about preparation for signing an agreement on inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two republics.
"We have started to work on the agreement with the V-th convocation deputies of the Parliament of South Ossetia, it is almost ready. Today, we need more time to go over the items, to work out a formal part of the agreement. There is a very interesting proposal to time its signature to the 25th anniversary of the Republic, "- said Stanislav Kesaev.
Leonid Tibilov stressed the importance of signing of the agreement by making instructions to the relevant departments to study the issue and the signing of the document.
"The leadership of the Republic welcome everything related to the development of our relations and cooperation. We are always happy to see our friends from North Ossetia. I want to emphasize that you are a true friend of the people of South Ossetia. You`ve been with us in the difficult times, and today you continue to work on common issues", - said the president.
The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister of South Ossetia Domenty Kulumbegov.

Honored Artist of South and North Ossetia Amaga Gotti together with the conductor of the Mariinsky Theatre Alexander Vikulov, is preparing a new solo program.
As reported to the news agency "Res" by the opera singer, soon will be determined the venue for the recital.

To date, the singer was auditioned by Larisa Gergieva at the Mariinsky Theater. She also attends master classes and performances.
"I want to express my gratitude to Larisa Gergieva. During the lessons I received a lot of new knowledge and skills that will allow me to work more professionally with my voice and discover its possibilities ", - she said.

Amaga Gotti has also expressed gratitude to our compatriot, the concertmaster of Mariinsky Theatre Zarina Dzhatieva.

The opera singer has also met with a representative of North Ossetia-Alania in the North-West Federal District Boris Gazalov and representatives of the St. Petersburg Association, led by the Chairman Peter Naniev.
"During the meeting were discussed my creative projects. We were talking about the cultural potential in Ossetia, its development ", - added the opera singer.

International festival of the world opera star, Honored Artist of South Ossetia and RSO- North Ossetia-Alania Veronica Dzhioeva will be held in South Ossetia, in August 18 – 22, said during a press conference at the State Committee of Information and Press of South Ossetia Minister of Culture of the Republic of South Ossetia Madina Ostaeva.
The festival will be attended by world stars from South Ossetia, Russia, the Czech Republic and Italy.
"This international festival will be held in South Ossetia for the first time", - she said.
As part of the festival, in Tskhinval will be two concerts. In addition, the opera singers will give master classes for young singers.
"One concert will take place in the hall of the Tskhinval school of music, and the second - a gala concert -will be held on August 22 in a cinema and concert hall "Chermen,"- said Ostaeva.
The initiator of the International Festival is the Ministry of Culture of the RSO.