Today, on the eve of the fifth anniversary of Russia's recognition of independence of the Republic South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov presented Laura Tedeeva - a native of South Ossetia, currently living in the United States-with Order of Friendship.
In August 2008, despite the obstacles created in the West, Laura Tedeeva and her niece Amanda Kokoeva appeared live on TV channel Fox News, telling the truth about the events, that it was Georgia that had attacked the sleeping town.
"It is symbolic that you are in your homeland these days. In August, five years ago, you and a little girl Amanda broke through the information blockade around South Ossetia. It was a great support for us. Thank you for being with us, thank you for patriotism and your high civic stand, "- said the president.
Laura Tedeeva, in turn, thanked the President for so high appreciation.
"I am always with my people in my heart", - she said, wishing South Ossetia peace and prosperity.
Today the President has also presented the correspondent of the TV channel ''Russia'' Andrei Chistyakov with Order of Friendship for objective coverage of the events in August 2008.
Certificate of Honour of the RSO was presented to the camera operator of the TV channel "Russia'' Eugeny Radaev.
