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).

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

South Ossetia is closely following developments in Crimes where an nationwide referendum on determination of the Republic’s future took place. More than 96% participants of the referendum voted for unification with Russian Federation.

As reported by International observers from more than 20 counties the referendum was carried out with enthusiasm in festive atmosphere, with full observation of the legislation, international standards and democratic procedures.

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

South Ossetia is closely following developments in Crimes where an nationwide referendum on determination of the Republic’s future took place. More than 96% participants of the referendum voted for unification with Russian Federation.


As reported by International observers from more than 20 counties the referendum was carried out with enthusiasm in festive atmosphere, with full observation of the legislation, international standards and democratic procedures.

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

During the last days there were of plenty of statements made by the Georgian authorities for mass-media to express their ‘deep concerns’ about resumption of fencing works along the state border line of Republic of South Ossetia.

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

Attention of the whole world is attached to the opening of ХХII winter Olympic Games, the opening will take place on 7 February 2014 in Russian Federation, in Sochi Russian Federation as the organizer and of the Olympic Games called on participants of armed conflicts, regardless countries and continents, to declare ‘Olympic ceasefire’ during the Olympic Games.

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

On 31 December 2013 President of Republic of South Ossetia Tibilov Leonid Kharitonovich issued a decree to release citizen of Georgia Jeparov Teimuraz Savelevich, sentenced in 2010 to 13 years of imprisonment by Supreme Court of Republic of South Ossetia as per article 278 of Criminal Code of RF.

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

Statements of NATO, US and European structures, made almost at the same time, express concerns about the border arrangement measures taken by authorities of South Ossetia along the state border line of South Ossetia and calls upon Russia to review recognition of independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are meant to meet expectations of Georgian society.

Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On the situation at border with Georgia

During the recent days a provocative hysteria, generated by the Georgian leadership and their western partners, is observed in the area of state border of Republic of South Ossetia with Georgia.

Statement of the Official Representation of Republic of South Ossetia in Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic

On the occasion of 5th anniversary since recognition of the independence of South Ossetia by Russian Federation

26 August is a historical date for people of South Ossetia. On this day five years ago President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev signed a Decree on recognition of South Ossetia.

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

On the fifth anniversary since recognition of State Independence of South Ossetia by Russian Federation

During decades Georgia was aiming to assert its rule over South Ossetia, using everything for suppression, including ethnic cleansing and direct genocide. Establishment of a sovereign State was the only way for people of South Ossetia to protect their right for life, freedom and human dignity under permanent threat of war from Georgia.

Announcement of the press-service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia

On 10 August 2013 police vehicle of the MIA crossed State border of the RSO from territory bordering with Georgia in village Artsev, Tskhinval region. The vehicle ignored numerous requests to leave territory of South Ossetia. Border guards of the RSO KGB border service had to make a warning shot into the air, only after that the trespassers returned to territory of Georgia. The incident was observed by EU Mission monitors.