President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov congratulated the women of Ossetia on the holiday - International Women's Day:
"Our dear compatriots!
I sincerely congratulate you on the wonderful spring holiday - International Women's Day. Every year on March 8, this wonderful holiday gives us the opportunity again and again to express the kindest words and best wishes, to celebrate the exceptionally important role of women in the life of the family, society and our state.
The brightest events in the life of every person are associated with a woman. At all times, a woman has been the keeper of the hearth, moral and ethical values. During the hardest trials that befell South Ossetia, women, showing high patriotism, inflexible stamina and unparalleled courage, fully shared the responsibility for the fate of the country and people.
Despite the difficulties and hardships, you have endured, you remain infinitely kind and gentle, personify natural beauty and love, give care and devotion. In difficult times, you are always there, inspiring and finding the right words to support faith in our own strengths and instill optimism in us.
We are eternally grateful to you for your wisdom and maternal work in raising children, for preserving your native language and the best traditions, for your selfless daily work, for home comfort and harmony in the family, for love for the Fatherland and for civic courage, for your invaluable contribution to our country's freedom and its revival."
The head of state wished all the women of Ossetia good health, happiness and realization of their cherished aspirations and hopes.
“Let you have as few reasons for anxiety and grief as possible, may well-being and happiness always be with you. With all my heart I wish you good health, peace, joy, tranquility and prosperity!”, the congratulatory message says.