The President of the Republic of South Ossetia sent a congratulation telegram to Moscow Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov in connection with the 863th anniversary of the Russian capital. The telegram reads:
”On behalf of the leadership, all the people of the Republic of South Ossetia and myself, I cordially congratulate you on a nice holiday - the 863 anniversary of Moscow.
Over the years of your terms of office, the capital of Russia has changed, pleasing Muscovites and the city guests. Construction of housing for citizens has been actively unfolded, churches and monuments of Russian history are being restored. Particularly valuable is that the life of Muscovites is improving. The capital is in the vanguard of democratic and economic reforms in Russia, it gives an example to other cities on how to solve urgent problems under current difficult conditions and during this particularly hard year for Russia.
In South Ossetia, we are well aware of your initiatives and practical actions aimed at real assistance to the Republic. Our people constantly feel this care. The construction of housing, the allocation of significant funds to rebuild our country is a true example of understanding of the difficulties South Ossetia faces today.
All this has a positive effect on the overall situation in the country, it contributes to social welfare of ordinary people, gives them faith in a bright future based on the unbreakable union with Great Russia.
On the eve of 863th anniversary of the city of Moscow, let me express deep appreciation for the care and attention paid to the people of South Ossetia to your and the entire leadership of the capital. Please, convey brotherly greetings to all Muscovites for their solidarity and support. Let each of them know that we are always happy to meet them on our blessed land as the most honorable guests.
I sincerely wish you, dear Yuriy Mikhailovich, good health and further fruitful work for the prosperity of the capital of the Russian State.
