South Ossetia
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South Ossetia, formally known as the State of Alania since 2017, or originally the Republic of South Ossetia, is a partially recognised state in the South Caucasus. It has an officially stated populat
South Ossetia before the war
Tskhinvali in August 2008
The Dzuarikau–Tskhinvali pipeline, delivering natural gas from Russia to South Ossetia, went online in 2009.
A 20 Zarin coin commemorating Russia's recognition of South Ossetian independence
Tskhinvali
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Tskhinvali or Tskhinval, occasionally called Stalinir during specific contexts, is the capital of the disputed de facto independent Republic of South Ossetia, internationally considered part of Shida
South Ossetia
…population of just over 56,500 people (2022), who live in an area of 3,900 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi), with 33,000 living in the capital city, Tskhinvali. It de facto borders only Russia and Georgia. As of 2026, four members of the United Nations (UN) recognise South Ossetia as a sovereign state – Russia…
Tskhinval
Parliament RSO
Армянская Церковь Сурб Аствацацин
A vintage photo of Tskhinvali by D. Rudnev, 1886