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Republic of South Ossetia is “not a breakaway region of Georgia and a territory not subject to the jurisdiction of Russia,” but the independent legal state formed by the will of the people in accordance with all principles and norms of international law Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia noted, commenting on the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

“We drew attention to the decision of the ECHR on the claim of Georgia, which refers to alleged violations of human rights in South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

The Strasbourg court has long ceased to be a symbol of justice and legality, where all applicants have equal rights, Presidential Commissioner for Human Rights of South Ossetia Inal Tasoev said, commenting on the decision of the European Court of Human Rights on Georgia's lawsuit against Russia.

"Based on the political realities, the events that are taking place in the world today, the unprecedented pressure that Russia is under from the collective West, it was difficult to count on any other outcome," Tasoev said.

On Saturday, the exhibition "The Cruel Truth about the crimes of the Kiev regime", dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operation in Donbas, opened on the Theater Square of Tskhinval.

The event was opened by the head of Rossotrudnichestvo in Tskhinval, Sergei Komissarov and Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Rodion Miroshnik.

Tskhinval paid last tributes to Rudolf Tskhovrebov, perished during the special military operation in Ukraine.

According to the press service of the head of state, the leadership of the Republic, headed by President Alan Gagloev, representatives of law enforcement agencies, colleagues and friends of the deceased came to see off the fighter on his last journey.

By the decree of the head of state, Rudolf Tskhovrebov was posthumously awarded the Medal “Defender of the Fatherland.”

Russia is the guarantor of peace and security for South Ossetia, with the recognition of which peace has been established in the Republic, the head of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of South Ossetia, Akhsar Dzhioev noted at the meeting with Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik.

On Saturday, the Ambassador will make a presentation in Tskhinval at the event marking the 10th anniversary of the start of the Anti-Terrorist Operation in Donbass by Ukraine.

The Days of Culture of South Ossetia in Crimea will be held at the end of August - early September, Minister of Culture of the Republic Rada Dzagoeva said.

“We are currently studying the issue of organizing the Days of Culture of South Ossetia in Crimea,” the head of the Ministry of Culture has noted.

According to Dzagoeva, the Days of Culture of Crimea in South Ossetia, at the request of the Crimean colleagues will be held in 2025.

Earlier it was announced that the State Song and Dance Group “Simd” would go to Crimea.

While laying a trench for underground communications on Bush Street, aerial bombs were discovered. This was reported by the press service of Ministry of Emergency Situations of South Ossetia.

As noted by the department, it is not possible to identify the ammunition. But, according to the Emergencies Ministry experts, even in such a rusty state, the find poses a serious danger.

The press service has emphasized that in this regard, the bombs will be immediately removed for destruction.

Representatives of South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Russia expressed concern about the growing NATO presence on the Georgian territory, the increase in military training activities and the intensification of efforts to integrate Georgia into the North Atlantic Military Alliance.

Another round of international security discussions took place in Geneva on April 4-5.

The performance of the Boris Galaev State Song and Dance Group “Simd” in Moscow became a significant event in the cultural life of South Ossetia, Minister of Culture of the Republic Rada Dzagoeva has noted at the press conference in Tskhinval.

“In 2004, our State Song and Dance Group “Simd” performed on the same Pyotr Tchaikovsky stage. Over 20 years, more than one generation of dancers of the creative team has changed. Now a new line-up has already performed, which, in my opinion, adequately represented the national culture on such a serious platform,” Dzagoeva said.

The State Drama Theater of South Ossetia will perform at the All-Russian Festival of National Theaters “Federation” in the Chechen Republic. Minister of Culture of the Republic, Rada Dzagoeva, announced this at the press conference on Friday.

“Last year was quite successful for us. We actively cooperate with the Russian Ministry of Culture; good communication is established with some Russian regions. We received the invitation to the All-Russian festival of national theaters “Federation”, which will be held in Chechnya,” the Minister said.