In Tskhinval took place the meeting of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov with a delegation of ethnic and cultural expedition to North and South Ossetia, headed by the Chairman of the regional public organization "Union of the Peoples of the Samara region" Rostik Khugaev. During the meeting the head of state has noted that each member of the delegation contributes to friendship of the peoples of Russia in the Samara region.
Leonid Tibilov greeted each guest and thanked Rostik Khugaev for organizing this event.
"I drew attention to the ethnic composition of the delegation. I am pleased that there are so many nationalities in the Samara region, whose representatives are present here today.
Rostislav Khugaev with dignity represents our people in the Samara region. Most recently he headed the executive power in the Republic of South Ossetia. We worked together in a rather difficult time. In addition, I would like to convey my best wishes to the Governor and the people of Samara region", - said Tibilov.
"Today's meeting can be regarded as the continuation of cooperation with Russia. The history of our Republic is rich in events, among which, unfortunately, there are also tragic ones. They are known all over the world, among the latter are the events of August 2008. But with Russia we felt a true help of friends. Without the support of our strategic partner, it is hard to imagine the wellbeing of the people of South Ossetia ", - he said.
The President has also told about the Agreement on alliance and integration signed between South Ossetia and Russia.
In turn, the Chairman of the regional public organization "Union of the Peoples of the Samara region" Rostik Khugaev expressed his gratitude to the President for the reception. According to Khugaev, the purpose of the visit of the delegation is familiarity with the culture, education and the various spheres of life of the Republic.
"People, who have arrived here, love their people, culture and language. Each of them tries to keep traditions and customs, and thanks to their efforts the diasporas in the Samara region work jointly", - said Khugaev.
The Chairman of the public organization "National-Cultural Autonomy of Chechens in Samara 'Vainakh'" Marat Beligov expressed his gratitude to the leadership and people of South Ossetia for the warm reception and noted that in future the relationship of the Ossetian and Chechen peoples will be strengthened.
"Let peace and tranquility always reign in South Ossetia. If you need the help of the Chechen people, we will stand shoulder to shoulder with the brotherly Ossetian people "- said Beligov.
In turn, the Chairman of the public organization "Samara Armenian regional national-cultural autonomy 'Nairi' Zohrab Mirzoyan wished the Ossetian people prosperity.
The Chairman of the Samara regional public organization "Russian National center" Vladimir Sherstnev also called today's meeting historic.
Consultant of national and religious policy of the Department of monitoring public opinion of the administration of the governor of the Samara region Elena Tyumina has also expressed gratitude to the President for the reception, noting that the leadership of the Samara region pays special attention to national issues. "
Thank you for your hospitality and every member of our delegation will take with him a piece of Ossetian traditions and will be very proud of it. They are all very friendly, so everyone tries to strengthen friendship in the Samara region,"- said Tyumina.
On behalf of Governor Nicholas Merkoushkin the head of state was presented a commemorative gift.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office Konstantin Pukhaev also spoke about the history of the statehood of South Ossetia, noting that the Samara region was one of the first which had rendered assistance to the people of Ossetia during the Georgian aggression.
The delegation of ethno-cultural expeditions to North and South Ossetia has included: the Chairman of the regional public organization "Union of the Peoples of the Samara region" Rostik Khugaev, president of the Association of legal entities "Group companies' Amond '' Irbeg Khugaev, management consultant of national and religious policy of the Department of public opinion monitoring of the administration of the governor of the Samara region Elena Tyumina, the Chairman of the public organization "National-Cultural Autonomy of Chechens in Samara 'Vainakh' "Marat Beligov, the Chairman of the public organization "Armenian regional national-cultural autonomy in Samara 'Nairi' Zohrab Mirzoyan, head of the public organization "Kurultai" in Samara Camila Sizyakova, the Chairman of the Samara regional public organization "Cultural Center of Dagestan "Narsulla Hamzayev, the Chairman of the Jewish national-cultural autonomy "Tarbut Laam" Mark Kogan, the Chairman of the Samara regional public organization" Mordovian National Cultural Center '' Matorava '" Lubov Kolesnikova, the head of the public organization "Local Mordovian national cultural autonomy" Elena Pervushkina, the Chairman of the public organization of the Samara Region "The regional center of German culture '' Hoffnung'' Irma Belenina, the Chairman of the Samara Public organization "Ossetian national cultural center '' Alania'' Stanislav Koibaev, the Chairman of the Samara regional public organization "Russian National center "Vladimir Sherstnev, the Chairman of the public organization" Samara Regional Tatar society 'Tugan tel' ' Elias Shakurov, the Chairman of the Samara regional public organization "Humanitarian Association of Turkmen community in the Volga region" Kuvat Gurbangylychev and the Chairman of the regional public organization "Ukrainian National Cultural Center' ' Promin' Ivan Kaplienko.
