Today South Ossetia is celebrating the 94th anniversary of the Russian Border Troops.
The Border Control Agency of FSS of Russia in South Ossetia held in Tskhinval a solemn meeting devoted to celebrating the 94th anniversary of formation of the Russian border troops.
The event was attended by representatives of the South Ossetian leadership, headed by President Leonid Tibilov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation in the Republic of South Ossetia Elbrus Kargiev, the command of the Russian 4th military base.
The head of the Border Control Agency Valery Reznichenko congratulated the border guards on their professional holiday and expressed gratitude to their subordinates for their conscientious doing of soldier's duty.
"There are many important dates in the history of the Russian state, among them - the Day of Frontier Guard - said Reznichenko. - This year we are celebrating the 94th anniversary of formation of the border troops. Throughout the period of formation and development of the Russian statehood borders of the Fatherland the defenders have been adequately doing the soldier's duty, ensuring safety and security of the state border."
Reznichenko has also expressed his gratitude to the leadership of South Ossetia for comprehensive assistance in carrying out the tasks assigned to the Border Control Agency.
"Tangible successes have been achieved in our joint activities with the KGB of South Ossetia, South Ossetian border guards and other security agencies of the Republic", - said Head of the Border Control Agency.
On behalf of the people of South Ossetia the Russian border guards were congratulated by Leonid Tibilov;he thanked them for conscientious doing of soldier's duty in South Ossetia.
"We have recently celebrated the third anniversary of your staying in the Republic - said Tibilov. - Three years – is a short period of time, but during this period you have shown the examples of courage by your serving to the Fatherland that has enriched your agency. You are working hand in hand with the South Ossetian border guards, and this gives us confidence that our southern borders are protected adequately. "
Tibilov noted that by their serving in South Ossetia, the Russian border guards demonstrated Russia's commitment to peace. "Russia has always been committed to the ideals of peace. And you are worthy of demonstrating it here in the territory of South Ossetia ", - stressed the President.
On behalf of the Russian embassy the border guards were greeted by Elbrus Kargiev; he wished them and their families peace and well.
"We have a similar fate with you. The fourth year outside our country we have been carrying out a significant state task, which was given us by the Russian government. You, together with the South Ossetian border guards are protecting the young state, ensuring peace;you are a guarantor of security for the Republic. And we try to make a political dialogue between the two countries full of concrete actions, especially in the socio-economic recovery and revival of South Ossetia ", - said Kargiev.
Russian border guards were also congratulated on their professional holiday by representatives of the command of the 4th military base and the Border Service of the KGB of South Ossetia.
During the event, the most distinguished Russian and South Ossetian border guards were presented with the state and departmental awards of the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Ossetia.
