Archive - 2010

Under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of South Ossetia, Eduard Kokoity, a meeting of heads of security forces of South Ossetia was held in Tskhinval. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Border Service, the FSB. The participants discussed issues of national security and counter-measures to existing external threats. It was found that the situation in the Republic and at its borders in general is characterized as stable.

The President of the Republic of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity held a meeting, which focused on housing problems. Concretely, the discussion was about distribution of housing in the microdistrict “Moskovski” in Tskhinval. The Head of President’s Administration Arsen Gagloev, Chairman the the State Housing Commission on accommodation in the microdistrict “Moskovski” Eleonora Bedoeva, members of Parliament, heads of rural and city administrations, representatives of public unions and organizations participated in the session.

The Prime-Minister of South Ossetia Vadim Brovtsev monitored the works at new construction sites. Zurab Kabisov, the Chair of the State Committee for Rehabilitation, Soslan Bekoev, acting Director of the State Unitary Enterprise "Directorate for Priority National Projects", representatives of the Committee for Rehabilitation accompanied the Prime-Minister. Brovtsev saw private and municipal houses in Tskhinval and the microdistrict "Moskovski". According to Soslan Bekoev, works at 70 % of private housing sites have started, and materials are being delivered to the rest 30 %.

The president of the Republic of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity participated in the program "Expertise" of the radio-station "Golos Rossii" (voice of Russia). During live broadcast from Tskhinval, the second anniversary of the Russian Federation's recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia was discussed.
While responding to the question of the presenter about the feelings Eduard Kokoity had on 26 August 2008, the president said that the day he achieved the goal of his life, the goal that the South Ossetian people aimed at throughout many years.

The South Ossetian Media-Center "IR" launched a journalist contest for best coverage of Russian-South Ossetia cooperation. As the Media Center President Irina Gagloeva reported to IA RES, the purpose of the contest is to activate the participation of printed media in covering public opinion on priority issues in Russian-South Ossetia cooperation.

In relation to the second anniversary of the Russian Federation's recognition of the independence of the Republic of South Ossetia

On 26 August 2010, celebrations devoted to the second anniversary of the Russian Federation's recognition of the independence of the Republic of South Ossetia are taking place in South Ossetia. For the Republic of South Ossetia the day of 26 August 2008 has certainly become extremely important. 20 years of struggle for independence and freedom preceded this remarkable date and turning-point. During the Barbarian attack of Georgia against peaceful Tskhinval on 7-8 August 2008 leading to casualties among innocent people, the actions of Russia in forcing the aggressor to peace helped preventing further bloodshed and contributed to normalization of the situation. The decision of the Russian leadership to recognize the independence of the Republic of South Ossetia was the only right one, which established the security of the people of South Ossetia. Russian-South Ossetian relations have a long and rich history. Our peoples are united with spiritual and cultural closeness, with feelings of mutual understanding and striving for close relations and cooperation. This deep-rooted mutual sympathy remained unchanged in all times and throughout any historical changes.

Today, 26 August, humanitarian aid was sent from the Republic of South Ossetia to Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, RF. The humanitarian load was delivered to North Ossetia, and from there, to the final destination. “Today, we are sending humanitarian aid to Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to all those affected by forest fires”, reported Advisor to the President of South Ossetia on social policy Nigzar Gabaraev at the delivery point in North Ossetia-Alania.

South Ossetia is getting prepared for the celebrations of the Day of the Republic's Recognition by the Russian Federation. As South Ossetian President's Advisor for State and International Protocol Zhanna Zasseeva reported to IA RES, celebrations devoted to the Day of South Ossetia's Recognition would be held in Tskhinval. She noted that the events would start on 25 August. "This day, the International Association of Ossetian Communities "Vozrozhdenie" (revival) will hold a conference on "Recognition of the independence and new horizons in the development of South Ossetia".

Over 15 Russian ministries and governmental agencies are participants to the Inter-Agency Humanitarian Action (IAHA). As Deputy Prime Minister Domenty Kulumbegov told IA RES, each of the agencies assess the situation to identify problems and make plans for the problem settlement. "Similar actions bring hope to hearts of the Republic's residents, they help in revival of the state and settlement of problems in the social, cultural and other spheres", underlined Kulumbegov.

The Prime Minister of South Ossetia Vadim Brovtsev paid a visit to Znaur district of the Republic. He Deputy Prime Minister Domenty Kulumbegov, Head of Znaur District Administration Zaur Tskhovrebov and Diresctor of "Energoresurs" state energy and water company Alan Gabaraev accompanied the Prime Minister in his visit.
The Prime Minister saw the rehabilitation works at reconstruction sites, including the reconstruction at two schools, a kindergarten, district administrative building and Znaur library. Brovtsev has also visited the newly constructed building of Fire Station.