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20.09.2009, 18:50

South Ossetia celebrates birthday

Today on September 20, Tskhinval, the capital of South Ossetia, hosted celebrations for the republic’s 19th anniversary.

Fragment of a 1990 poster for the 35th anniversary of the Warsaw Pact: “Together We Are Invincible” 14.05.2010, 07:20 11 comments

Warsaw Treaty hits 55

After NATO was formed in 1949, the Soviet Union built up its own military alliance, the Warsaw Pact. The Soviet Union and seven European socialist states joined the treaty on May 14, 1955.

Polish defence work in 1939 01.09.2009, 16:51 9 comments

“Today is a tragic date for the Polish nation”

“Historians know what preceded the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The Polish have to admit that their dramatic plight was determined by erroneous policy of a Polish government,” – Natalya Narochnitskaya, a political scientist.

01.09.2009, 14:18 5 comments

“Some peoples are still looking for their identity”

French historian Edouard Husson thinks that the vehement attempts to rewrite history are linked to the longing for the independence of every European country, which leads to the adaptation of history to a national ideal.

Georgia, Tskhival: A South Ossetian man shooting into the sky as he celebrates the recognition of South Ossetian independence by the Russian Federation, August 26, 2008 (AFP Photo / Dmitry Kostyukov) 26.08.2009, 23:41 1 comment

Joy & tears: Caucasian republics mark independence

The people of South Ossetia and Abkhazia are celebrating one year since Russia recognized their independence from Georgia. Moscow made the move following Tbilisi’s assault on South Ossetia last August.

Every celebration easily turns anti-Russian - in Georgia... (AFP Photo / John Thys) 25.02.2009, 19:38 2 comments

Georgia marks Sovietization Day

On February 25, Georgia marks ‘Sovietization Day’. Introduced in the early 1990s, the holiday has recently acquired a slightly different sense.

12.12.2009, 08:43

Russian constitution turns 16

Sixteen years ago Russia adopted its first post-Soviet Constitution, which marked the beginning of a new era in the history of the state: a departure from the Communist dictatorship to democracy.

05.08.2009, 14:18

S. Ossetia still healing scars of war

Russia’s military has warned Georgia against trying to repeat last year’s assault on South Ossetia, saying such actions will be met with an adequate response.

09.08.2009, 00:36

Music to mourn those lost in the war

A concert dedicated to the anniversary of the tragic Georgian-South Ossetian conflict in August 2008 was held on Saturday in Tskhinval. Thousands flocked to the city’s Central Square to pay tribute to the victims.

28.10.2009, 10:58 1 comment

Ukraine divided as WWII commemorated

For the first time in 65 years, official celebrations are being held to mark the freeing of Ukraine from Nazis by Soviet forces. Yet two weeks ago, thousands honored the insurgent army which fought on the fascists’ side.

South Ossetia: a year on

Published: 06 August, 2009, 15:02
Edited: 26 June, 2010, 16:43


A year after the war with Georgia, South Ossetia is slowly rebuilding itself amid fears of new aggression from Tbilisi.

 
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