Representatives of the O.E. Kutafin Alan community of the Russian University (MSLA) took part in the festival of friendship of peoples, held at the university.
As the chairman of the Ossetian diaspora at the higher educational institution Dmitry Bitiev told IA Res», the event is held within the walls of the higher educational institution every year.
“Last year we were unable to hold the festival due to a pandemic, but this year, thanks to the leadership of our university, we were still able to do it. Each nation and nationality presented their culture and customs, we also did not remain indifferent and took part in a large-scale event, showing the culture of the Ossetian people, national attributes and cuisine, "Bitiyev said.
According to him, the Ossetian diaspora of the university has received many positive responses to its address.
“The national dishes of our people - pies, three ribs, Ossetian beer, dzykka were very much liked by the participants and guests of the festival, made a great impression on everyone and our dances, national attributes”, - said the agency's source.
He noted that “participation in this event was important for the representatives of the Alan community, because in this way they promote the culture of the Ossetian people, introducing more and more people to it”.
Dmitry Bitiev has added that the Alan community numbers about 150 people, 10 of whom are representatives of South Ossetia.