The Delegation of the Defense Ministry of South Ossetia visited on Sunday a grave of one of the founders of the department, the first Minister of Defense Valery Khubulov (Khobul), the press service of the department reports.
The legendary military leader, the outstanding South Ossetian socio-political figure died on this day 23 years ago as a result of an armed attack in the city of Vladikavkaz. For the Ministry of Defense and the whole South Ossetia, the loss of khubul became a real tragedy.
The event was attended by mother of the Hero - Zinaida Bestaeva, his widow Dzerassa Bakaeva, his son Oleg with his wife and kids, friends and colleagues of Valery Khobulov.
Representatives of the Defense Ministry laid flowers to the gravestone monument of the first minister.
State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Defense Guard Major General Vadim Siuukaev has noted that in the 90s of the last century South Ossetia chose a new way of development, which was associated with colossal losses for the entire South Ossetian people.
"But our people withstood and passed this way with a highly raised head. The modern time put forward new leaders - then they were called wild commanders, commander of self-defense detachments, but some of them became leaders not only of the detachments, but of the entire state. Among them are undoubtedly Valery Nikolaevich Khubulov. Today, here are the officers of the Ministry of Defense, the ministry, which he founded, to which he dedicated for many years of his life, "he said.
Vadim Siuukaev has added that the delegation of the Ministry of Defense and friends of Khubul came to his grave every year on his death day, because they appreciate his life path.
"This life path was very short, only 31 years old, but over the years he managed to do a lot for our ministry and for the republic as a whole. Amazing how he could do it all! Only thanks to his charm and personal qualities, "he stressed.
According to the Deputy Minister, despite the fact that it has passed 23 years since the death of Valery Nikolaevich, it is hard to remember him.
Vadim Siuukaev wished children, grandchildren and all those present well-being, health and peace.
His friends and colleagues – Akhsar Lavoev, Koba Gagloev and others-shared their memories of Valery Khubulov.
