On September 30, the de facto Republic of Abkhazia solemnly marks the day of Victory and Independence of the Republic of Abkhazia. On September 30, three days after the fall of Sokhumi, Georgian units left the territory of Abkhazia, and separatists raised the “state” flag of Abkhazia on the bank of the Enguri river. This year, Abkhazia celebrated the 30th anniversary of “victory” and held a military parade. Guests arrived from Russia to participate in the ceremonial events in the de facto republic.

A delegation of the Russian Federation visited Tskhinvali before the illegitimate presidential elections scheduled for April 10. The delegation comprises: the Head of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyaylo, the Head of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic, Kazbek Kokov, a senator of the Russian Federation, Sergey Karelin, as well as representatives of the Russian State Duma and the Council of the Russian Federation.

The parliament of North Ossetian elected Sergey Menyaylo by secret ballot as the Head of the region. Manyaylo was among three candidates nominated by Vladimer Putin. He has been the Acting Head of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania since April.

The de facto President of the Tskhinvali region, Anatoly Bibilov, and the Head of North Ossetia, Sergey Menyaylo, laid flowers at the City of Angels memorial complex in memory of the victims of the Beslan tragedy.

The de facto president of the Tskhinvali region, Anatoly Bibilov, met with the Acting Head of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania, Sergey Menyaylo.