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Acting President of South Ossetia has addressed to people of the Republic with the New Year congratulation. First of all, V. Brovtsev has reminded that, in view of the prevailing socio-political situation, December 11, 2011, he was charged with the duty of the head of the state, and he intends to carry out his powers strictly within the legal boundaries, in accordance with the Constitution of South Ossetia.

Measures aimed at ensuring security and stability of socio-political situation in the presidential election in South Ossetia, on March 25, 2012, were discussed at the meeting of new staff of the Security Council of the Republic, which took place on December 23 in Tskhinval.
Besides the permanent members of the Security Council, the meeting was attended by the invited members of the Russian delegation headed by Deputy Security Council Secretary of the Russian Federation Valentin Sobolev. The meeting was also attended by Assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister Gennady Bukayev, as well as Russia's ambassador to South Ossetia Elbrus Kargiev.

Boxing coach from Tskhinval, international master of sports on boxing Alan Chekhoev became a member of the 49th Congress of the World Boxing Association (WBC), which was held in Las Vegas (USA). As reported to IA "Res" about the importance of this sporting event, "the world professional boxing elite gathered in the congress in Las Vegas; it was attended by 50 world champions. We have discussed the problems that exist in today's world of professional boxing, summed up the results of this year and outlined plans for the future "- Chekhoev told. Another major boxing event for South Ossetia at the last Congress was the admittance of Chekhoev into the WBC International Commission Coaching Council. "It is very important not only in sports, -particularly in boxing of South Ossetia,-but there is also some political point in this event. Indeed, this fact means that such a major organization as the WBC, has recognized the existence of our Republic, and we will do our best to let the world know our champions. I am charged with selection of young boxers and their recommendation to the Association, to help them to be trained and then get into the big ring,"- the coach has underlined. He has commended the chances of South Ossetian sportsmen.

Message of the South Ossetian delegation about the eighteenth round of the Geneva discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia.
The eighteenth round of the Geneva international discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia was completed December 14, 2011. Delegations of the Republic of South Ossetia, Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, Russia, USA, the EU, UN and OSCE have taken part in the meeting. South Ossetian delegation was headed by Plenipotentiary of the President Boris Chochiev. The informational session on the legal aspects and international practice regarding the issue of missing persons was held within the frames of the meeting, held on December, 13. In the course of the discussions on December 14 the participants exchanged views on the current situation on the border of South Ossetia and Abkhazia with Georgia. It was noted that though the situation remains stable, ongoing violation of the state border, including the Georgian unmanned aerial vehicles often take place. Positive results of the meetings have been assessed within the framework of mechanisms on prevention and reaction to incidents, where measures on resolving the state border incidents have been taken.

The Supreme Court of South Ossetia has confirmed the decision, made on November, 29, according to which the presidential election being held on November, 27 is recognized void. The court has passed such judgement after the today`s morning session where the appeal of supporters of the ex-presidential candidate of the RSO Alla Dzhioeva was being considered; they have been demanding recognition of the election results.

The Supreme Court of South Ossetia has handed over the notification message about the date of the session, where the appeal of supporters of the ex-presidential candidate of the RSO Alla Dzhioeva against the judgment of the Supreme Court on recognition of presidential elections of South Ossetia on November, 27 invalid, will be considered. It has been reported to IA "RES" by the Chief Justice Atsamaz Bichenov. As he has said, consideration of the appeal will take place tomorrow at 9.00; then he Supreme Court will announce its judgment. It should be reminded that the situation in South Ossetia has become aggravated after cancellation by the Supreme Court of the results of presidential elections, which, according to the latest published information of the Central Electoral Committee, have been won by the oppositional candidate Dzhioeva.

The next round of consultations between supporters of ex-presidential candidate of South Ossetia Alla Dzhioeva and representative of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Vinokurov has been completed in Tskhinval. As reported to IA "Res" by the opposition participant of the negotiations Alan Pliev, the dialogue did not yield any tangible results; the adherents of Dzhioeva are going to wait the judgement of the Supreme Court and continue to protest at the Theater Square "to the bitter end." "Consultations will be continued tomorrow," – Pliev has noted. In turn, the Kremlin administration spokesman Sergei Vinokurov has declined to assess the effect of the dialogue, telling the journalists that he is only the moderator "between the so-called opposition and the South Ossetian authorities." Earlier it has been reported. that due to illness, the opposition leader Alla Dzhioeva did not participate in negotiations with Vinokurov. Instead of her, Anatoly Barankevich, Alan Pliev, Dzhemal Dzhigkaev and Sergey Zasseev are speaking for the opposition.

Representatives of South Ossetia have taken part in the Vth All-Russia forum of mothers, which has been held the other day in capital of Bashkortostan - the city of Ufa. The action was being conducted within the framework of the All-Russia action «the Future of Russia – is in hands of mothers» and under the auspices of Public chamber of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan and the International Public Association of Welfare Fund "Mum". On arrival in Tskhinval the head of the South Ossetian delegation, the state adviser of the President of the RSO Janna Zasseeva has informed IA "RES" that the forum was attended by 550 delegates from 68 regions of the country among which were not only representatives of the authorities and public organizations, but also mothers of large families.

Ossetian historical science has suffered an irreparable loss. We have lost a great Ossetian scientist, explorer of the Caucasus, Doctor of History, Professor Mark Maksimovich Bliev.

The first round of the presidential election has been completed. The EU, NATO and PACE, as usual, declared they had not recognized its results. I would like to remind them that South Ossetia is the recognized state and the most important thing for the people is that the elections were held in accordance with the international standards. In spite of numerous statements and accusations, the principle of democratic change of power through the elections is retained in South Ossetia. As it is known, in contrast to many internationally recognized countries, which feel very comfortable in the UN and other international organizations, the power in South Ossetia is not replaced by coups and revolutions, but exclusively in accordance with Law. So it was in 1993, in 2001 and in 2011. The elections and the pre-election campaign have been held without any significant violations.