The "RT.DOK: Time of Our Heroes" festival opened in South Ossetia. The Government officials, military personnel, members of the special military operation forces, and the public gathered at the Chermen Cinema and Concert Hall.
Deputy Prime Minister Alan Dzhioev read out a welcoming address of President Alan Gagloev.
South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev held a ceremony awarding representatives of the security forces.
During the event, the head of state congratulated those present on the celebration of the days of Uastyrdzhi, as well as on the recent Day of Courage and National Unity.
The President emphasized the historical significance of November 23.
"Our modern history, the struggle for independence, began on this day. And thanks to God and the Ossetian people, today South Ossetia is the independent state, moving forward together with its strategic partner, Russia," he said.
