South Ossetian teachers of the Russian language and literature became the winners of the XII Pushkin International Competition for teachers from the CIS, Bulgaria, Germany and Israel. This has been reported to IA "Res" by a spokesman of the Russian Cooperation in South Ossetia, the first secretary of the Embassy of Russia in South Ossetia Mikhail Stepanov.
According to him, several papers from South Ossetia were sent to the international competition, launched in Moscow in early April with the participation of the Russian Cooperation.
"In all, about 250 works from different countries were presented at the competition; the authors of the 50 papers became the laureates of the competition. Among them are also educators from South Ossetia - a teacher from the village of Zar (Tskhinval district of South Ossetia) Louisa Kokoeva and a teacher of the Tskhinval secondary school № 5 Alla Muldarova" - Stepanov said.
He has noted that it was particularly significant to learn the results of the competition today, May 24, - the Day of the Slavic writing and culture.
"Today we`ve received a list of the winners of this year Pushkin contest, that, in my opinion, is a marquee event for South Ossetia, taking into consideration the fact that the Republic is celebrating the Day of the Slavic literature - told Stepanov. - A range of wonderful activities, dedicated to celebration of this momentous day has already been held in the Republic. In particular, today a thematic party was organized in the village of Dmenis (Tskhinval district), which was attended by a large number of pupils from different schools of the district."
As a winner of the contest, Louisa Kokoeva informed IA "Res", the theme of the contest was: "The language will bring to the truth."
"Frankly, I did not expect such a result, for me it was important just to take part in the contest, but I am incredibly pleased that my essay was appreciated, so I tried to find out the truth in the language," - said Kokoeva.
Mikhail Stepanov congratulated the winners of the International Pushkin Contest on behalf of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Russian Cooperation in South Ossetia, wishing them further success.
"The ceremony of awarding the winners of the contest will be held in Moscow within the framework of the Days of the city - the first weekend in September. The winners will be awarded with diplomas and cash prizes, "- added Stepanov.
According to him, the XII International Pushkin Contest was organized with support of the Government of Moscow, editorial staff of "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", the RF Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian Cooperation and the "Russian world" foundation.
