Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Marat Kambolov on his election as President of South Ossetia, the Kremlin website reports.
"Such a convincing election victory has confirmed the high level of trust the citizens of South Ossetia place in you.
Relations between Moscow and Tskhinval are friendly and allied in nature.
I am confident that your work as head of state will foster their continued steady development for the benefit of our peoples and in the interest of strengthening regional security and stability," the congratulatory message reads.
Putin wished Kambolov success, as well as good health and well-being.
