Republic of South Ossetia is located оn the southern slopes of the Main Caucasus Range in the area of 3900 square meters. Тhe capital is the city of Tskhinval.
One-tenth of the surface occupied by the Republic of the foothills.
The rest of the territory - the mountainous terrain height from 850 to 3938 meters above sea level.
The highest point - Mount Halatsa (3938 m).

Archive - Mar 2011

March 25th

Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia

On 25 March Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Murat Dzhioev received Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of South Ossetia Ugo Khose Garsija Ernandes based in Moscow.

During the meeting the issues of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela were discussed as well as the prospects of further development of relations between the two states.

The Answer of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RSO Kazbulat Tskhovrebov to the Question of the Information Agency “Res”

Question: There is information on ‘Wikileakes’ site confirming that it was President of Georgia M. Saakashvily who unleashed hostilities in August 2008. But at the same time the authorities of Georgia keep on accusing Russia of military aggression against Georgia and consider South Ossetia to be an occupied territory. Your commentary.

March 18th

Information of RSO Foreign Ministry in connection with the 20-th anniversary of Ered tragedy

On 18 of March 2011 in the Republic of South Ossetia passed a memorable events dedicated to 20-th anniversary of chocking tragedy happened in the vicinity of Ered village.

March 16th

Greeting telegram to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia

South Ossetia Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Jioev sent a greeting telegram to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia Sergey Mironovich Shamba in connection with his jubilee.

The telegram says in particular:

“I testify to You the assurance of my unfailing respect, and I am given an honor in the name of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and personally from myself to pass You sincere anniversary greetings.

March 5th

The Report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia on the Geneva Talks - 15 on Security in Transcaucasia

The recurrent fifteenth round of Geneva talks on security in Transcaucasia was held on 4 March 2011. The delegations from the Republic of South Ossetia, the Republic of Abkhazia, the Russian Federation and Georgia under the auspices of the EU, OSCE and UN participated there. .

March 4th

The Answer of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RSO Kazbulat Tskhovrebov to the Question of the Information Agency “Res”

Question: There is information on ‘Wikileakes’ site confirming that it was President of Georgia M. Saakashvily who unleashed hostilities in August 2008. But at the same time the authorities of Georgia keep on accusing Russia of military aggression against Georgia and consider South Ossetia to be an occupied territory. Your commentary.

RSO MFA: Drugs penetrated to RSO from Georgia

Georgia used to be a big problem for South Ossetia in a view of drugs supply at South Ossetia’s territory. That was disclosed to IA “Res” by the deputy Foreign Minister of South Ossetia Alan Pliev who was commenting a number of reports in electronic mass media of existing in US State Department assumptions about possible trafficking through the territory of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

March 2nd

Commentary of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Murat Dzhioev to IA "Res" on the decision of European court on human rights of rejection of claims against Georgia

Decision of European court of rejection of citizens of the Republic of South Ossetia and relatives of Russian peacekeepers claims against Georgia is an unfair act and confirmation of unbiased attitude of this honorable European organization towards human rights.

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia M. Dzhioev with the Director of RF MFA Department on social work with compatriots abroad A. Tchepurin

On 18 of February eventuated a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia M. Dzhioev and the State adviser of RSO President on links with social unions K. Dzugaev with the Director of RF MFA Department on social work with compatriots abroad A. Tchepurin, who came to the Republic of South Ossetia with a working visit.

Greetings of the Republic of South Ossetia Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic on the occasion of 35 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Day of SADR

The Republic of Ossetia Ministry of Foreign Affairs testifies the assurance of its highest respect to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic and is given an honor to direct to the Ministry heartfelt greetings on the occasion of 35 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Day of SADR.