Today people of South Ossetia are celebrating the 26th anniversary of the national liberation struggle for freedom and independence. Today, at the entrance to Tskhinval, on the Pris hill took place a rally "This day is inscribed in the annals with golden letters ...".
At the entrance to Tskhinval have gathered representatives of the Republican leadership, headed by President Leonid Tibilov, representatives of the intelligentsia, the public, veterans of the national liberation struggle for freedom and independence of the Republic, as well as the servicemen.
Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev has welcomed the participants, noting that since November 23 people of South Ossetia became much stronger. On this day, they have realized that they must be strong, united. Our strength was in our spirit, and our people have won.
Dzhioev noted that "no matter how much time has passed, people of South Ossetia will always remember the feat that those guys accomplished on that day."
"Strengthening our country and developing friendly relations with all countries, first of all, with the great Russia, we will always remember this feat - said Dzhioev. - We will remember that the courage of our people, their commitment contributed to the formation of our state. "
During the meeting Dzhioev told about the formation of the statehood of South Ossetia since November 23, 1989.
Leonid Tibilov has noted that November 23 is the most important historical date in the recent history of South Ossetia.
"We are proud of our people, appreciate each individual, because our people have shown an unprecedented feat since November, 23, 1989 - said Tibilov.- Here are many witnesses to this heroism."
The head of state has emphasized that people of Ossetia will always remember the guys who displayed extraordinary courage, facing unarmed the enemy.
"We will also always remember the Russian soldiers who came to our rescue in August 2008 - said Tibilov.- And since then we live in a free, independent recognized country."
Tibilov said that the people of South Ossetia must strive for unity.
"Only the unity of our people, only the cohesion and consolidation can be the basis of our development and strengthening of our country - added Tibilov.- These guys Nov. 23 led the whole nation to exploit, and apparently this example, since 1989 is a kind of guideline in our lives, a beacon in moving forward. "
The Head of State wished the people of South Ossetia prosperity and peaceful clear sky.
The participants laid flowers and wreaths at the memorial stone erected in memory of the feat of the Ossetian guys.
At the meeting also made speech representatives of the public and youth. It was performed patriotic poems and songs.
