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The entry into force of the agreement on dual citizenship between Russia and South Ossetia will allow residents of the Republic to receive Russian pensions, social benefits and medical care under a simplified scheme. This was announced at the briefing in Tskhinval by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Akhsar Dzhioev.

"I think that after the full entry into force of the agreement, our citizens will have the right, having received Russian citizenship, to apply for their pensions in a simplified manner on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The stone processing company "Impulse-A" from South Ossetia has every chance of becoming one of the leading exporters of the Republic. This was shared with the media by trade representative of the Republic in Russia Taimuraz Goginov.

"I think there are no regions where natural stone is not valued, especially with such an unusual color as the South Ossetian. The key sales market will most likely be Moscow. This is the main center for distributing goods throughout the country," Goginov said.

First Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko and the head of the South Ossetian state Alan Gagloev laid flowers at the monument to the Russian peacekeepers perished defending South Ossetia.

On the night of August 8, 2008, Georgia launched the armed attack on South Ossetia and Russian peacekeepers were among the first to take the brunt of the enemy's attacks. Over several days of fighting, 71 Russian servicemen were killed.

First Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia Sergei Kiriyenko and President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev visited the memorial complex "To the Defenders of South Ossetia" in Tskhinval.

Sergey Kiriyenko and Alan Gagloev laid flowers at the memorial to the Defenders of South Ossetia.

First Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia Sergei Kiriyenko and the head of the South Ossetian state Alan Gagloev held a working meeting.

The parties discussed issues of further strengthening cooperation between Russia and South Ossetia, and the restoration of infrastructure.

During the conversation, Sergei Kiriyenko thanked Alan Gagloev for the warm welcome on the eve of Easter and conveyed words of gratitude for the selfless participation of the South Ossetian fighters in the special military operation zone.

The agreement on the settlement of dual citizenship issues between Russia and South Ossetia will be fully operational after the issuance of a corresponding decree by the Russian President. This was announced at the briefing in Tskhinva by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Akhsar Dzhioev.

On Saturday, South Ossetia and Russia exchanged ratification instruments on the settlement of the dual citizenship issues.

South Ossetia and Russia exchanged instruments of ratification on the settlement of the dual citizenship issues.

The protocol on the exchange of instruments was signed by head of the South Ossetian Foreign Ministry Akhsar Dzhioev and the Russian Ambassador to the Republic Marat Kulakhmetov.

The volume of exports to Russia from South Ossetia last year increased by almost 12% compared to 2023, trade representative of the Republic of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation Taimuraz Goginov рфы noted.

According to him, in the current situation, this is a very good result, confirming the effective work to create export positions.

“The growth of exports contributes to the reduction of the trade balance between the two countries. The growth of the volume of trade turnover of South Ossetia is a very encouraging and important indicator for us.

South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev took part online in the round table "Bridges of Cooperation, Dialogue of Cultures", held at the Russian House in Brussels as part of the "Days of Ossetian Culture in Europe", the press service of the Foreign Ministry reports.

In South Ossetia, the "Immortal Regiment" event dedicated to the anniversary of Victory will be held in the expanded format.

As noted by Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office Alan Tibilov at the press conference, the procession with portraits of the heroes will take place not only in Tskhinval, but also in the Republic's districts, such as Dzau and Leningor.