The delegation from South Ossetia, headed by the Minister of Culture Madina Ostaeva, took part in the I Congress of Cultural Workers of North Ossetia-Alania, held in Vladikavkaz on December 16.
At the congress, held at the North Ossetian State Academic Theater, were discussed the topical issues in all areas of cultural activity.
The main topics of the event were the summing up of the "Year of Culture of the Russian Federation "and the 155 anniversary of the birth of the great Ossetian poet Kosta Khetagurov.
The participants of the Congress paid Particular attention to support professional and amateur art, the formation of cultural space in the villages and small towns, the development of art education, as well as the development of cultural heritage and tourism as a special economic potential of North and South Ossetia.
The congress was attended by 410 delegates from all parts of North Ossetia-Alania and the delegation from South Ossetia. Among the invitees to the congress were representatives of the government of North Ossetia, the heads of cultural institutions, professionals and cultural workers.
Following the results of the Congress will be adopted a resolution, which will include decisions on all issues discussed at the congress.
