On the passing of Znaur Gassiev
Zanur Gassiev, a conspicuous statesman of the Republic of South Ossetia, passed away March 6, 2016 in his 91st year.
A grand statesman, wise politician and patriot, he was sincere when dedicated all his life to the interests of his people. Each person in South Ossetia and abroad who knew him would remember Znaur Nikolaevich as a man of marked individuality with long life experience, who had always been friendly and openhearted.
The authorities and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia offer the heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies on this irreparable loss.
March 7, 2016, Tskhinval