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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Daniel Tibilov is on an official visit to Venezuela, reports the website of the Foreign Ministry of South Ossetia.

April 15, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela in Caracas hosted the meeting of the Ambassador with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Delsey Rodriguez. During the meeting Daniel Tibilov submitted the copies of his credentials to the Foreign Minister.

The sides discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for further development of relations between the two countries.

South Ossetian boxer Murat (Iron) Gassiev defeated the famous American boxer Felix Cora Jr, defending the IBF Intercontinental title of world champion.
The bout took place this morning in Connecticut, United States as part of the boxing show and became the main event of the evening.
According to the press service of the athlete, Gassiev knocked out his opponent during the 10 round, noting that it was a very heavy fight to Murat.
Murat Gassiev is the IBF (International boxing federation) European champion, the IBF world champion, the WBC World Youth champion.
Murat Gassiev represents the Ural Boxing Promotion Company; he is coached by Abel Sanchez and Vitaly Slanov.

The Chairman of the Commission for Co-operation of the Federation Council and the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia Alexander Totoonov participated in a meeting with a delegation of the Republic of Nauru, headed by the Vice-President and Minister of Finance David Adeang, who is in Moscow on a working visit.
According to the senator`s assistant, during the meeting were discussed the issues of bilateral relations. The participants gave a positive assessment of the development of cooperation in the field of fishery, as well as Russia's help in personnel training for Nauru.
One of the topics of the meeting was diplomatic relations between the State of Nauru and the Republic of South Ossetia.
December 16, 2009 Nauru officially recognized the independence of South Ossetia.
Republic of Nauru is located on a coral island in the western Pacific Ocean, 42 km south of the equator. The independence was proclaimed in 1968. The state is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. September 14, 1999 the Republic of Nauru was admitted to the UN.
Nauru is a member of the South Pacific Commission and the Pacific Islands Forum.
During the meeting Alexander Totoonov has noted that he represents in the upper house not only the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, but all the Ossetian people on both sides of the main Caucasian ridge.
"We have one heart and one soul; the boundaries do not hinder our unity. Therefore, the fate of the independent state of South Ossetia is not indifferent to me, as well as the fate of my native Republic ", - said the senator.
Referring to the historical events of 2009, Alexander Totoonov said: "For us, the Ossetians, the decision of the Republic of Nauru to recognize South Ossetia was a landmark event. Despite the total diplomatic disregard and peculiar political blockade of South Ossetia, the young island republic took on great responsibility. This courageous and very important step will remain in the grateful memory of all representatives of our people and the future generations.
Far from the Caucasus, Republic of Nauru became very close to us ", - said Alexander Totoonov.
The senator told the delegation that "the nearest way to South Ossetia is through the North", and invited them to visit the region.
David Adeang thanked the Russian side for their help and support and said that he gladly accepted the invitation to visit Ossetia.

South Ossetian State University has become a full member of the Eurasian Association of Universities.
The XIII Congress of the Eurasian Association of Universities, held today at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, was attended by a delegation of the South Ossetian State University, headed by the rector Vadim Tedeev.
At the plenary session of the Congress South-Ossetian State University was admitted to the Association.
The Eurasian Association of Universities was established at the founding congress in 1989 as the Association of Universities of the USSR, on the initiative of the Moscow State University, supported by the twenty largest universities in the Soviet Union. In 1992, the Association was reorganized into the Eurasian Association of Universities.
The Eurasian Association of Universities is an authoritative international organization of universities. It includes national universities of the CIS countries, the leading regional universities and higher education institutions of the Eurasian space.
The Eurasian Association unites 128 universities of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
The highest governing body of the Eurasian Association is the Congress of the Association.
The Association carries out its activities through numerous conferences, forums, inter-institutional ties and contacts.
The President of the Eurasian Association of Universities is the Rector of the Moscow State University, vice president of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician Viktor Sadovnichy.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia to Russia Znaur Gassiev took part in the in Moscow IV International Parliamentary Forum.
The forum, the theme was which was "The role of parliaments in ensuring international security in modern conditions", was organized by the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Opening the forum, the Сhairman of the State Duma Sergei Naryshkin, said that "Russia was and will advocate for the concept of a Greater Europe, for partnership stretching from Lisbon to Vladivostok, noting that parliamentary diplomacy is also obliged to play its role in this.
During his speech, Sergei Naryshkin invited the meeting to consider the transformation of the forum in a new international organization. The MP has emphasized that the main objective of the project is a dialogue to strengthen international law and trust.

The forum was attended by more than 200 participants from 42 countries, including nine international organizations - executives and members of parliament, representatives of the expert community of the CIS countries, European countries, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The forum was also attended by the Chairman of the Parliament of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov.

In the course of the forum was also discussed the situation in the modern world around the migration relations, the reasons for its growth as a result of armed conflicts, the challenges facing states, and cooperation of the parliaments in matters of migration policy. Participants also talked about the challenges facing the states, cooperation of the parliaments in matters of migration policy, the role of parliaments and inter-parliamentary organizations in strengthening the rule of international law and security.

The Orthodox people of South Ossetia are celebrating Easter Sunday. On Sunday night at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tskhinval took place a festive liturgy, chanted by the archpriest of the Tskhinval churches Jacob Khetagurov.
The liturgy was attended by the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, Parliament Speaker Anatoly Bibilov, representatives of the Government and Parliament of the Republic, as well as the Orthodox of South Ossetia.

Hundreds of the faithful gathered on the church square, taking part in a cross procession around the temple. At the end of the liturgy the priest congratulated the Orthodox parishioners, noting that the Holy Easter is celebrated as a symbol to begin a new life.
"Easter is a celebration of joy, celebration of life, we will pray for the wellbeing, and thank the Lord for peace," - said the priest.

Leonid Tibilov addressed the people of the Republic wishing them peace and kindness.
"I want to wish all the citizens health, peace, prosperity, strength of mind and God's help in all matters. Christ is risen! "- Said the head of state.

After the solemn liturgy the priests of the Alan diocese traditionally consecrated Easter cakes and eggs, and then the parishioners congratulated each other on Easter.

State Committee of Information and Press of South Ossetia and International News Agency "Russia Today" have agreed on cooperation to broader and more effective coverage of important events in political, social, economic, cultural, scientific, educational, sports and other areas of Russia and South Ossetia.
The relevant "Agreement on information cooperation" was signed on April 8 in Moscow by the Chairman of the RSO State Committee of Information and Press of South Ossetia Vyacheslav Gobozov and CEO of International News Agency "Russia Today" Dmitry Kiselev.
According to the document, "Russia Today" opens representative office in South Ossetia, to which the South Ossetian news agency has promised to "create favorable conditions" for working.
It is also expected to organize and conduct on the basis of the agency or its partner’s internships, workshops and seminars on retraining of journalists’ media of the RSO. In addition, "Russia Today" will facilitate direct contacts and cooperation of South Ossetia with the media of the Russian Federation and other countries.
The Agreement also states that representatives of the Republic of South Ossetia will take part in international events held under the auspices of "Russia Today", and representatives of the news - in actions and activities held by the public authorities of South Ossetia.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received today in Tskhinval Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation Igor Zubov, who has arrived in the Republic on a working visit.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia Akhsar Lavoev.
According to the press Secretary of the President of South Ossetia Ghana Yanovskaya, during the meeting Leonid Tibilov has said that the cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of South Ossetia and Russia as in general between countries continues to develop.
"The Agreement between South Ossetia and Russia on alliance and integration between our countries is a clear evidence of this fact", - said the head of state.
In turn, Igor Zubov has also noted the positive dynamics of the development and strengthening of interagency cooperation, stressing that in the course of his visit he held meetings with the leadership of the Interior Ministry, in the course of which, among other issues, were discussed the proposals on the development of additional agreements to the Treaty of alliance and integration between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation, concerning the law enforcement agencies.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has met with the head of Department of the President of the Russian Federation for socio-economic cooperation with the states - members of the CIS, the Republic of South Ossetia and Abkhazia Oleg Govorun, who is in the Republic on a working visit.
During the meeting Leonid Tibilov has stressed that 2014 was a good year in terms of implementation of the investment program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia in the past year.
"Today, we carefully study the emerging issues related to the implementation of the Investment program for 2015, so that the year 2015 should become more successful," - said the president.
In turn, Oleg Govorun has also noted that in 2014 the implementation of the investment program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia was completed successfully.
During the meeting was also discussed the construction of the State Drama Theatre, which is one of the most important facilities of South Ossetia.
"You can be assured that with joint efforts, it will be rebuilt, becoming the national heritage of the Republic," - said Oleg Govorun.
The meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister of South Ossetia Domenty Kulumbegov, Deputy head of the Department of the President of the Russian Federation for socio-economic cooperation with the states - members of the CIS, the Republic of South Ossetia and Abkhazia Denis Travin and Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Tatarstan Farid Khanifov.

April 8, Minister of Culture of South Ossetia Madina Ostaeva took part in the opening of the exhibition of works of Ossetian artists "Arv-Art" "Reflection of Europe" in Moscow.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, "the opening ceremony was also attended by painters, well-known Ossetian opera singer, Honored Artist of North and South Ossetia Amaga Gotti."
The event was organized by the head of the international non-profit association «Renaissance Sandidzan» Radion Pukhaev, curator of the exhibition, Honored Artist of North Ossetia-Alania Vadim Pukhaev, with the support of the Union of Artists of Russia and the Union of Artists of North Ossetia.
The exhibition was opened as part of the "Days of Ossetian culture in Europe."
The exhibition will last until 22 April.
Exhibitions and other cultural events in the framework of the "Days of Ossetian culture in Europe" are held in Europe for the fifth consecutive year.
Since 2011, the "Days of Ossetian Culture in Europe" took place in such cities as Brussels (Belgium), Paris, Montmedi (France), Hulst (Holland), Budapest, Jaszbereny (Hungary), Istanbul (Turkey), Rome (Italy) and Luxembourg (Luxembourg).
A similar exhibition is scheduled to be opened in Tskhinval on August 26 and in Vladikavkaz in early December.