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The Republika Srpska has come a long way in development over the past 33 years, South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev has noted in his congratulation to the head of the RS Milorad Dodik on the occasion of the celebration of the state holiday - Republika Srpska Day.

Gagloev has emphasized that thanks to civil harmony and unity, the people have achieved strong peace and public order, ensured sustainable economic development and an increase in the standard of living of the population.

Nativity of Christ, one of the main twelve feasts of the Orthodox Church, was celebrated in South Ossetia.
In Tskhinval, festive services were held in the churches of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Trinity, bringing together hundreds of believers.

Speaker of Parliament Alan Margiev attended the service in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev attended the service in the Church of the Holy Trinity.

Ambassador of South Ossetia to Russia Znaur Gassiev has expressed condolences oт the tragic death of the correspondent of the Russian newspaper Izvestia Alexander Martemyanov in the DPR.

"His death is a great loss for Russian journalism. The memory of this wonderful professional who stood for a just cause will certainly remain in our hearts," the Embassy's press service quotes the text of the condolence telegram.

The State Security Committee of South Ossetia, in cooperation with the Border Service of the Federal Security Service of Russia, prevented the attempt by a group of citizens of Georgia, the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation to organize a channel for the illegal movement of Vladimir Mamardashvili, a serviceman of the Russian Defense Ministry who deserted from the special military operation zone, across the South Ossetian-Georgian border, the KGB press service reported.

A priority for South Ossetia is the intensification of relations with the Russian Federation - the guarantor of peace and stability in the region, President Alan Gagloev said at the press conference.

"For us, this is a priority task," he said. - One of the important vectors for South Ossetia is also establishing contacts with the Union State of Russia and Belarus.

The Republic is taking certain steps to organize new and strengthen the existing ties.

This primarily concerns the economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres."

South Ossetia has always linked its future with Russia, President of the Republic, Alan Gagloev, said during the press conference.

The leadership of the Republic is responsible for the continued well-being of the children of the deceased special military operation participants, South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference on Saturday.

"I am grateful to every fighter, every hero who is defending today not only Russia, but also the interests of our Motherland," the President has noted.

According to the head of state, he is in constant contact with the commanders of the Ossetian battalions.

The Republic's leadership, with Russia's support, is strengthening the combat readiness and professionalism of its military personnel, the head of state Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference.

In 2024, the successful implementation of a timber processing project began in South Ossetia, which provides both jobs and income to the Republic's own budget, and does not threaten environmental problems, President Alan Gagloev said at the final press conference on Saturday, commenting on public concerns about possible harm to the ecology of the Republic.

According to him, the first batch of timber will be sent from South Ossetia to Syria and Iran.

South Ossetia and Republic of North Ossetia-Alania actively cooperate at all levels of government structures, President Alan Gagloev has noted at the press conference on Saturday.

“For example, the Parliaments of our Republics signed an agreement on cooperation in legislative activities.

This document opened up new opportunities for joint work on bills and strengthening our ties.

In addition, at the level of the heads of republics, governments, ministries and departments, we are in constant interaction,” the President has noted.