In August 2008, the world community was silently watching the destruction of the Ossetian people and the execution of peacekeepers, and only decisive actions by Russia prevented the bloody plan of the Saakashvili regime and its policy of state terrorism.
South Ossetia paid last tributes to Zaur Bestaev ("Besta"), a fighter of the separate sabotage and reconnaissance detachment "Alania", who had heroically died in the line of duty during the special military operation.
The funeral ceremony brought together many people wishing to pay tribute to the memory of the brave warrior.
Among those present were President of the Republic of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, representatives of the security forces, comrades-in-arms, friends and relatives of the deceased.
Tskhinval paid last tributes to Marat "Iron" Gubiev, perished while performing combat missions in the special military operation zone.
The leadership of the Republic, headed by President Alan Gagloev, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, members of Parliament headed by Speaker Alan Margiev, representatives of the security forces, relatives and comrades-in-arms of the deceased came to bid farewell to the fighter.
During the funeral rally, Marat's fellow soldiers noted his exceptional friendliness and selflessness.
The Georgian plans for a blitzkrieg in August 2008 were shattered by the fortitude and courage of the defense forces of South Ossetia and Russian peacekeepers. The decisive and timely actions of the Russian Federation to force the aggressor to peace played a key role in saving the people of South Ossetia from complete destruction, the statement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia on the occasion of the 08.08.08 war anniversary.
The memory of those killed as a result of Georgia's armed aggression against South Ossetia will be honored in Tskhinval.
A photo exhibition "08.08.08 - 08.08.25" will be opened on the 17th anniversary.
A mourning requiem campaign will be held on the evening of August 7 at 22:00 at the memorial complex "To the Defenders of South Ossetia" on Makharbek Tuganov Street in Tskhinval. Representatives of the public, residents of Tskhinval, politicians, and the Republic's leadership will gather here.
The main goal of the First International Economic Forum is to improve interaction between government, business and investors, said South Ossetian Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev.
South Ossetia is preparing for the First International Economic Forum "Investment Horizons", where the government decisions in the field of entrepreneurship will be presented.
Dzhussoev has noted that only joint work can yield a positive result.
South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev sent a batch of high-tech equipment for the front to the special military operation zone.⠀⠀
Special equipment was handed over to the fighters of the ODRO "Alania" by the head of the Presidential Control Department Sarmat Chochiev, State Advisor to President Nikolai Ayrapetyan and members of Parliament Inal Tskhovrebov and Alimbeg Siukaev.⠀⠀
Support measures are being developed to support the participants in the special military operation in South Ossetia, Deputy Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee Alimbeg Siukaev said at the press conference in Sputnik South Ossetia.
A wreath and flower laying ceremony was held in Tskhinval at the Eternal Flame on the Alley of Glory in honor of the 95th anniversary of the Airborne Forces.
The event brought together veterans of the Airborne Forces, members of the public and young people.
As noted by Chairman of the Union of Paratroopers of South Ossetia Yuri Margiev, members of the organization gather at the Eternal Flame every year, where wreaths are laid.
Representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia in Italy Mauro Murgia took part in the traditional memorial events in connection with the 45th anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Central Station in Bologna.
In memory of those killed in the terrorist attack, August 2, 1980 was declared the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of All Mass Murders in Italy.
At the invitation of the local association of relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack, the Beslan delegation headed by Mayor Khariton Tatrov also took part in the memorial events.
