Archive - 18/1/2015

In the press center of the State Committee of Information and Press of South Ossetia has been held a roundtable discussion with the leaders of political parties. They discussed the progress of work on the new treaty between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation on the alliance and integration. The politicians have noted that in the South Ossetian society there is some "incomprehensible fuss about this document, some artificial excitement", despite the fact that that the draft treaty is not finished yet. The party leaders, many of whom are members of the Political Council under the President of South Ossetia, have reminded that the specially established working group has been working to improve the previously submitted draft treaty, which should primarily serve the interests of the South Ossetian State.
The leader of the "New Ossetia" David Sanakoev has noted that the improved draft treaty is not contrary to the Constitution, does not violate any law, and has one goal - the welfare and security of the South Ossetian people.
The leader of the party "Fydybasta" Vyacheslav Gobozov has reminded that earlier the presidential press service issued a message the draft agreement to be finalized by members of the Political Council and will be submitted for public discussion.
He has expressed confidence that there is no any political force in South Ossetia that opposes the maximum integration with the Russian Federation.
"In addition, I believe that the Abkhaz version cannot serve as a model for us, as many believe. We have North and South Ossetia, and we need a deeper integration with the Russian Federation, and we need the treaty more than Russia", - Gobozov said, stressing that the process of drafting and signing of the document could not be "used for labeling."
The Chairman of the parliamentary party "United Ossetia" Anatoly Bibilov believes that the document needs to be amended and spoke out against the fact this document to be discussed in public in its present form.
"One cannot make a society choosing, because such steps can split it" - said Bibilov.
The leader of the party "Nykhas" Alan Alborov has noted that before the official publication of the draft document, some political forces have already begun to conflict, that may also affect the internal stability.
"The working group has not yet completed its work, but the society is excited," - he said.
According to the leader of the party "Unity of the People" Vladimir Kelekhsayev, South Ossetia has a chance to improve the living standards of the population, providing a decent future, and we must use this chance, "without collecting political dividends."
At the end of the meeting the politicians have expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and maximum integration with the Russian Federation.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov visited the Alania Epiphany convent in Alagir Gorge in North Ossetia, told the news agency "Res" a press Secretary for the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya.

During a visit to the convent the head of state was accompanied by Mother Superior of the Alania Epiphany convent Mother Nonna, who told about the life in the convent. The President visited the temple, consecrated in honor of St. Elizabeth and Nun Barbara. Mother Superior Nonna showed the head of state the chapel of the archangels Michael and Gabriel, and told about the construction of a new cathedral. On the territory of the convent there is also a lake where are under way preparations for the feast of the Epiphany.
On the work of Children's Rehabilitation Center at the Epiphany Alania convent told the head of the center Mother Georgia.
As stressed by the mother, the children's rehabilitation center was founded after the terrorist attack in Beslan. For the program implementation to assist the victims of the terrorist attack, on the territory of the convent was built a comfortable building meeting the modern requirements.
"In August 2008, when the Alan nunnery received hundreds of refugees, in the program with the blessing of the ruling bishop were included the children and families who had suffered during the war in South Ossetia," - said mother Nonna.
Every year the convent receives children from South Ossetia.
Leonid Tibilov thanked Mother Superior Nona and mother Georgia for the care and love they give to children of South Ossetia.
"People of South Ossetia thank you for caring and warm words, it`s a good cause," - said the head of state.

South Ossetia continues to deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation. This was stated by the Archbishop of Vladikavkaz and Alania Zosima after a meeting with the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, reported IA "Res" a press Secretary for the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya.
"The cooperation is very close and loyal course is selected. But I think that without spiritual cooperation it will be difficult. Our meeting brought together all of our positions on church polity, on the church life of the peoples in Ossetia. I think that we have taken right decisions on all matters. Everything is supported and accepted with understanding. And with God's help. I think that everything will be implemented. I am glad that the President conveyed us the Christmas and New Year greetings of the people of South Ossetia, our beloved Ossetian people. We pray for them, empathizing with them. We believe that South Ossetia will be thriving, developing and today's issues will be successfully resolved. We still have to do a lot. It is necessary to work hard and then we can move forward, "- said the archbishop.
In turn, Leonid Tibilov has noted that the rapprochement in the clergy he also considers necessary and important for his people.
"The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. I take this opportunity to wish all members of the flock of the Russian Orthodox Church happy New Year. I wish Bishop Zosima success in his work for the benefit of a large flock. I would also note that I am proud that this flock includes the residents of South Ossetia, living in North Ossetia. We discussed the issues of the church life in South Ossetia. I believe that it is necessary to change it, because at a certain time, our church was under the patronage of the Synod of the Greek Church. Today, times have changed, there is an exceptional rapprochement between South Ossetia and Russia, North Ossetia and it is very important, how will approach the spiritual world of our states, Orthodox communities of South and North Ossetia. These issues have been discussed today. I believe that the first move has already been made and in 2015 we will be working to resolve this issue. We need today convergence in the clergy, and I think we will have the result, as all parties have a full understanding on these issues, "- said the head of state.