Элина Габараева

Representatives of the Department of Immigration Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia, officers of the Border Control Agency and the KGB conducted the inspection of the appropriate documentation of the foreign citizens, working in the Republic.
In particular, inspection of the relevant documents has been made at the block factory, were are working citizens of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
According to the spokesman of the Border Service of the KGB of South Ossetia, it has been carried out inspection of the documents, in particular documents on registration and the right to work.
"Border Service exercises control of foreign citizens in the border territory of the Tskhinval district, - a spokesman said. - Today, out of the eight people we inspected the documents of seven ones, all of them are citizens of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan; the eighth completed his work on the territory of the Republic and left South Ossetia. "
Senior inspector of the department of immigration control of the Interior Ministry of South Ossetia, major Gena Tedeev said that immigration authorities carried out such inspections regularly.

About their impressions of South Ossetia as well as the prospects of cooperation with Italy told during the conference at the Multimedia press center of South Ossetia representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia in Italy Mauro Murgia and film critic Federico Cicerone, who arrived in Tskhinval as part of the Days of Italian cinema.
"We are actively cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia, and we hope that this work will lead to an absolute success - Murgia said. - Together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia we have opened a representative office of the Republic in Italy, in Rome. "
Murgia has noted that this is not his first visit to South Ossetia.
"Earlier, we held an exhibition of the Italian photographer who took the photos in South Ossetia - said Murgia. - This photo exhibition has already been demonstrated in five Italian cities.
Our task is to let more people in Italy knew about South Ossetia. "
According to Murgia, in the future there will be the possibility of student exchange between Italia and South Ossetia.
"Between the city of Tskhinval and Italian cities was signed an agreement on friendship and cooperation, - said Murgia. - Here has arrived the delegation of the University of Palermo and currently at the stage of signing is the protocol on cooperation between the universities. This signing of the treaty is of political significance, but in fact it brings the possibility of student exchange. "
Murgia has added that there is a real opportunity to send musicians to Italy for a two-month training courses.

May 4 Acting Minister of the Republic of South Ossetia Andrei Tskhovrebov received the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia in Italy Mr Mauro Murgia.

As reported to IA "Res" by the press service of the Foreign Ministry of South Ossetia, during the meeting they have discussed issues concerning the activities of the office of the Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia, the opening of which took place on April 2, 2016 in Rome.

It was stressed the importance of this event to further promote the interests of South Ossetia in Italy. During the meeting were also considered the prospects for the implementation of various projects that can be implemented in the Republic of South Ossetia in the field of medicine, economy, education and culture. "

Andrew Tskhovrebov thanked Mr. Murgia "for active civil position and his work as a representative" and expressed his gratitude to everyone who assisted him.

On the border of South Ossetia with Georgia near the village of Ergneti was held a regular meeting in the format of mechanisms to prevent and respond to incidents (IPRM).
Following the meeting the head of the South Ossetian delegation, State Adviser to the President of South Ossetia David Sanakoev has told reporters that in the course of the meeting were discussed the issues related to the situation in the areas adjacent to the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia.
"During this period it was recorded 14 cases of violation of the state border by Georgian citizens, - Sanakoev said. - 12 people were handed over to the Georgian authorities, the two remain on the territory of South Ossetia, and after the appropriate procedures, they will be handed over to the representatives of Georgia. It was also discussed the question regarding the melioration Tiriponsky channel, in particular, the meeting participants discussed the technical issues and issues related to access of water to the villages of South Ossetia and Georgia. "
According to Sanakoev, the Georgian side has raised the issue of the citizen by the name of Basharuli, who died in Leningor district of South Ossetia.
" The case was closed, but his mother has some questions - said Sanakoev. - We have identified the mechanism which Basharuli`s mother can use in accordance with the legislation of South Ossetia. "
David Sanakoev has added that during the meeting was raised the question of the missing citizens of South Ossetia.
"This issue is now being discussed in the framework of the tripartite coordination mechanism, which is attended by representatives of Georgia, South Ossetia and the Russian Federation, and the coordinator is the International Committee of the Red Cross. Through this mechanism was clarified the issue related to Mairbeg Tedeev ".
The next meeting of the IPRM is scheduled for May 16.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has met with a delegation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, arrived in the Republic to participate in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

The delegation has included the head of the parliamentary faction "Rodina" of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Arthur Tovmasyan, the Secretary-General of the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Simon Afiyan. The meeting was also attended by deputies of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

Leonid Tibilov welcomed the guests and expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed as a result of hostilities on the territory of the Republic.

"What is happening in Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia's people met with great grief, as our countries adhere to the principles of peaceful conflict resolution, - the president said. -All over the world must be understood that when the Republic has endured for decades an independent life, then this must be considered. However, there are forces that do not want to deviate from their own personal principles, triggered double standards and this is the moment we need to be together. "

Leonid Tibilov has expressed hope that the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh will soon be settled.

The Secretary-General Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Simon Afiyan thanked Leonid Tibilov for the support.

"I am proud that our circle of friends is expanding in Ossetia - Afiyan said. - We are moved by the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia, as well as all those who responded to our distress and supported us. "

According to Semen Afiyan, the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is similar to the events of August 2008 in South Ossetia.

"We have chosen our future, and we will adhere to our principles, despite the difficulties," - he stressed.

Leonid Tibilov has awarded Semen Afiyan and Arthur Tovmasyan the medals "In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Republic of South Ossetia".

We had been working on the same goal - restoration and development of our Republic, said the I, III, IV, V convocations deputy, the ex-Speaker of the Parliament of South Ossetia Stanislav Kochiev, commenting on the work, the aims and objectives of the first convocation deputies of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

According to him, the election of deputies to the first Parliament of South Ossetia, in December 1990 laid the foundation for the statehood of the Republic of South Ossetia.

"The first parliament worked effectively, and in spite of the lack of experience in the field of legislation, the deputies took an active part in the fate of the Republic and worked fruitfully, he said. - Creation of the Parliament became an important political factor, as we declared that the Republic was established. For the first time in the Republic of South Ossetia had been established such a competent authority as the parliament- the most important of the attributes of statehood»

"The first parliament fully met its goals and expectations, and also laid the foundation for a future state - Kochiev said. - We have passed through many difficulties, but all obstacles have been overcome. We have worked with complete dedication, and the indicator of the work is our current reality. "

According to Kochiev, the foundations for the statehood and for the Parliament are laid and only need to be strengthened.

"The Parliament has its own traditions and I would like to wish the deputies of the current Parliament to continue developing them", - summed up the ex-Speaker of the Parliament of South Ossetia.

In the capital of Italy took place the ceremony of opening the office of the official representative of South Ossetia in Italy.

Deputy Foreign Minister Alan Kochiev thanked the representative of South Ossetia in Italy Mr Mauro Murgia for assistance in opening the representative office and wished the Foreign Ministry spokesman in Italy new successes and achievements.

"I want to express my deep gratitude to all of you for your attention and support. Taking this pleasant opportunity, I address greetings to our compatriots in Italy, which, in spite of the distance, keep in touch with the homeland, and strive to contribute to strengthening of the Italian-Ossetian friendship - said Kochiev. ¬ I would like to note that Mr. Mauro Murgia is not for the first year the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia in Italy, and with his active participation expand contacts between our two countries, were signed the agreements on friendship and cooperation between the capital of our Republic- the city of Tskhinval and a number of Italian cities."

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Deputy Minister thanked Mr. Murgia for his work.

"I also express mygratitude to all who contributed to the opening of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia in Italy, first of all, - Mr. Andrea Corsini, who has kindly provided us accommodation for the office, - continued Kochiev. - South Ossetia is an open country that tends to increase the number of international relations. I`d like to note with pleasure that South Ossetia has already enough friends in Italy, and we hope that with the opening of the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia, the number of friends of our country will increase. "

Kochiev also spoke about the presence of a wide field of networking and cooperation in the humanitarian sphere, in the field of culture.

"We will be seeking for the opportunities for business contacts ", he said

"I would like to express confidence that the opening of the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia in Italy expands opportunities to work in all these areas - said the Deputy Minister. - For our compatriots in Italy, our representative office should be a place where they can find support and assistance. "

According to Kochiev, the opening of the representation office of the Republic of South Ossetia in Italy is a joyful and important occasion.

"In South Ossetia are happy that, despite some difficulties, the opening of the office has taken place", - concluded the Deputy Minister.

In the course of the meeting with the Chairman of "Gazprom" Alexey Miller were discussed the issues of Russian natural gas supplies to the Republic, said the president of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov during the live broadcast on Russia 24 channel.

"The meeting was held in a warm, friendly atmosphere with the plans for future cooperation, we have achieved understanding, - said the President. - In 2009, was gasified the capital of the Republic and several nearby villages, but now we will work on further gasification of the districts of the Republic of South Ossetia ".

Leonid Tibilov thanked the leadership of "Gazprom" for their understanding and support.

"The issue of gasification of the districts of the Republic was also raised by me during the meeting with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin," - said Tibilov.

The financial support, provided by Russia, is totally spent on restoration and development of the Republic, said the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov during the live broadcast on the channel Russia 24.

Tibilov has noted that the priority areas are the construction of infrastructure and economic development.

"Out of 3.6 billion rubles, provided for construction and restoration of the Republic in 2017 within the framework of the Investment program, is being spent the bulk of an amount - Tibilov said. - In the current and next year we will build more than 300 apartments for citizens, as well as for persons, whose homes were destroyed as a result of the August war, unleashed by Georgia, against South Ossetia. "

Tibilov has stressed that great attention is paid to the construction of roads.

"For construction and renovation of roads in the capital and in the remote areas of the Republic are allocated vast sums of money - this also concerns the roads to the villages that have not been renovated for over 30 years, - added the head of state. - In 2016 we will improve 11 central streets of the capital. This year will also be completed the construction of the road-Sinagur Karzman ".

Construction of roads to the mountainous villages will contribute to their development, said Tibilov.

On the invitation of the head of administration of the city of Tskhinval Alan Alborov in South Ossetia arrived the lecturers and students of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of Russian Federation (RANEPA).

According to the press service of the City Hall, the guests together with Alan Alborov are being trained in the Academy, in particular, the civil servants from different regions of Russia - Vladivostok, Nakhodka, Salekhard, Kazan, Tver, Ryazan, Cheboksary and Kazakhstan.

Members of the delegation were received by the Prime - Minister of South Ossetia Domenty Kulumbegov.

The meeting was attended by the head of the Presidential Executive Office of the Republic Alan Dzhioev.

During the meeting it was noted that such friendly visits and meetings contribute to strengthening of friendly relations and mutual assistance.

"We highly appreciate the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of Russia. Top leadership of the Republic in the person of President Leonid Tibilov are aware of your arrival and on his behalf, I welcome you. Many of our citizens graduated from this Academy and adequately fulfill the assigned tasks in their homeland. It is safe to say that due to the fact that our citizens are trained in this Academy, South Ossetia has worthy professionals in this field and their number increases ", -. Domenty Kulumbegov stressed.

The Premier told the guests about socio - economic processes in the Republic, noting that "in the past year, the country was able to do a lot – were restored the most important objects of social values ​​in the current year, the work in this direction continues ". The Prime Minister has also noted that all the work was carried out with the help of strategic partner - Russia.

The Federation Council member Igor Martynov expressed gratitude to the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov and Prime Minister Domenty Kulumbegov for the warm welcome. At the end of the meeting, Domenty Kulumbegov presented the guests with souvenirs.

The delegation visited the South Ossetian State University. Rector of the University Vadim Tedeev welcomed the guests, told them about the history of the university, its traditions and plans for the future. During the meeting were discussed issues of cooperation between the South Ossetian State University and RANEPA.

Among the distinguished guests were a member of the Federation Council, Igor Martynov, Doctor of Economics, lecturer of RANEPA and Russian University of Peoples Friendship Inna Andronova, Candidate of Law Tatiana Nikolaeva and others.

Doctor of Economics, lecturer of RANEPA Inna Andronova shared her impressions about the Republic.

"I am glad that I have visited South Ossetia, visited your university. This is my first visit to South Ossetia, but it seems to me that I have come home. Each of us, having visited your beautiful country, having become acquainted with the culture and education of South Ossetia will be warmly talking about it. I wish you fruitful work and every success, "- said Inna Andronova.

During the meeting the delegation members have noted the readiness for close cooperation, stressing that they will do everything possible for South Ossetia to have more highly qualified professionals in the field of national economy.

The members of the delegation laid wreaths at the monument to the defenders of South Ossetia in the courtyard of school №5 of Tskhinval in memory of the victims of the Georgian aggression, as well as in the town of Beslan in North Ossetia - Alania they laid wreaths at the monument to the victims of the terrorist attack.