The significance of the Day of Recognition of South Ossetia by the Russian Federation in the history of the modern Ossetia cannot be overestimated, - the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia of the fifth convocation, the Candidate of philology, Professor Mira Tskhovrebova, has noted in a commentary to IA "Res".
According to her, the "August 26, 2008 was a truly great day for the entire people of South Ossetia."
"This was the most important day in the history of our Republic," Tskhovrebova said. "16 years have passed since the day of recognition of South Ossetia by Russia, all these years we have been living in the hope that we will become part of the Russian Federation. This is the age-old dream of our people, and we really want it to come true sooner."
Mira Tskhovrebova has added that South Ossetia actually considers itself part of Russia, part of the Russian world.
“I would like to see more political certainty in this regard, so that the Russian leadership can make decisions regarding the future fate of our people,” she has noted.
The professor has emphasized that Russia has been providing support to South Ossetia in all areas, contributing in every way to the development of the Republic.
