In South Ossetia has been held a meeting dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the national liberation struggle for freedom and independence. This day is declared the Day of Courage and National Unity.
Today, at the entrance to Tskhinval on the Pris height at the memorial stone gathered members of the government, the participants of those events, hundreds of residents of the town. They laid flowers and wreaths to the glory of the heroes who had defended Tskhinval.
"November 23, 1989, we won the first victory over the enemy, which intended to wipe us off the face of the earth. Our guys did not retreat a single step, did not give a plot of their native land. This day is evidence of the courage and fortitude of the Ossetian people, "- said the Chairman of the Union of Ossetian Writers Meliton Casita.
He has noted that the Ossetian people at that time showed unprecedented unity that helped them to survive in the hardest struggle.
"We must not forget the names of those who gave their lives. Ossetia must unite and become a strong state,"- said the writer.
On behalf of the government and the President the participants of the meeting were addressed by the Prime Minister of the Republic of South Ossetia Domenty Kulumbegov. He has noted that every nation has memorable and heroic dates that will forever remain in history.
"November 23, 1989, our neighbors did not want to hold any peaceful rallies here. They intended to frighten the Ossetian people, to break their will. But they forgot the history of our nation, the words of our ancestors that it is better to die defending their native land than let the enemy to conquer them,"- said Kulumbegov.
Ossetian guys showed unprecedented courage, facing unarmed the enemy.
"After that, South Ossetians went through many tragic dates – the Ered and Zar tragedies. On every street there are small monuments to our great heroes who gave their lives for South Ossetia. Thanks to their heroism and unity of our people, in August 2008, we achieved victory and independence. These guys have done their duty, and now we have to work for the prosperity of our Republic", - said Kulumbegov.
According to him, Russia is ready to help South Ossetia, but people should be united in the effort to achieve a brighter future, peace and prosperity.
Participants of the events of those events also congratulated people of the Republic and wished them cohesion and unity.
"Our efforts have not been in vain, we see that the younger generations live in a peaceful and independent of the Republic of South Ossetia", - said Anatoly Gagloev.
The State Choir of Boys under the President of South Ossetia sang patriotic songs.
