A solemn meeting dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian border troops - the Day of a Border Guard – was held in the capital of South Ossetia. The event was attended by representatives of the South Ossetian leadership, headed by President Leonid Tibilov, members of the government of the Republic, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Elbrus Kargiev, representatives of the FSS Border Control Agency in South Ossetia, the Russian 4th military base.
Opening the meeting, the acting head of the Federal Security Service Border Control Agency in South Ossetia, Colonel Vladimir Kostin told about the history and the development of the Russian border troops. He noted that for many years, with the best traditions of the Russian army, Russian border guards had been faithfully serving people, protecting the forefront of the Fatherland.
"Today we are celebrating the 95th anniversary of forming of the Russian FSS Border Control Agency. - Kostin said. - This is a national holiday, celebrated by Russians and citizens of the former Soviet republics. The Border Guard Service has always been a true school of courage and heroism, the guarantor of peace and tranquility in the country, the pride and honor of the nations. The border service is an honorable duty, based on a deep sense of patriotism and pride in belonging to one of the most prestigious Russian security forces. "
According to Kostin, the whole staff of the Border Control Agency with a high sense of responsibility has been performing its obligations for protection and defense of the South Ossetian border.
In turn, President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has noted that throughout the centuries of the Russian history the border control agencies of Russia have always been the essential structures to ensure the security of its borders.
"I cordially congratulate you on the holiday - the Day of a Border Guard and the 95th anniversary of the formation of the border authorities of the Federal Security Service of Russia. - The president said. - Many generations of the border guards have been firmly defending the interests of the Russian state, laying the foundation of special military brotherhood, tradition of selfless and faithful serving their country. "
Tibilov has stressed that the distinctive features of the FSS Border Troops of Russia in South Ossetia, as well as the Russian soldiers- border guards, are honor and dignity, professionalism and selfless devotion to soldier's duty, self-sacrifice.
"Vested with the confidence of the leaders of the two countries, the Federal Border Service, relying on the local population, you, together with the South Ossetian border guards have been performing successfully the important tasks for ensuring security, territorial integrity and sovereignty of our Republic," – underlined the president.
The head of state expressed his gratitude to the Russian border guards for service to safeguard peace in South Ossetia.
"Thank you for your conscientious military work", - said Tibilov.
Then the state awards of South Ossetia were presented to representatives of the Russian Border Control Agency for safeguarding of peace and security in the country. The event ended with a concert with the participation of the South Ossetian and Russian artistic groups.
