Many, even quite knowledgeable people may wonder about the name of the capital of South Ossetia.Although it is not surprising when you consider that this state only recently formed and is not recognized by all countries in the political arena, and, accordingly, have a wide range of people while there is little information on its administrative structure.Tskhinvali - the capital of South Ossetia, the city, which also is one of the most developed and large.
General
Tskhinval remained the center of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast until 1990, until it was decided to create a separate republic, whose political status is still disputed.However, 5 states still recognize South Ossetia as an independent territory.Tskhinvali is located in the southern Caucasus region.
City
Now you know what the capital of South Ossetia, but what about the different versions of the name of this city?There are two variants of the name area.In the Bulgarian city is called "Tskhinvali", while the Russian is most often used "Tskhinvali".
Brief History
The existence of the village under the name of Tskhinval was already mentioned in 1398.In the XVIII century it was already a "royal city", which is populated mostly monastic fortress.In the twentieth century it became an important transport route that connects several regions.In 1922, Tskhinvali was officially recognized as the administrative center of the South Ossetian Autonomous Region.If the first two decades of the twentieth century in the city lived many Jewish and Georgian population, in 1959, most of the residents were Ossetians.
Jewish Quarter
capital of South Ossetia, is known for its ancient architectural monuments.Stands out among other things the Jewish Quarter, once in which you can visit the numerous ruins of ancient buildings, the synagogue, the remains of the merchant mansions.Despite the fact that after the military conflict with Russia in 2008, a considerable part of the Jewish population left the area, this part of the Old Town still gives visitors an idea of how to live here a few decades ago, because there is almost nothing has changed.
the south of the Jewish Quarter is an ancient Georgian church that eleven centuries ago was collected from river stone and now though and fell into disrepair, but still impresses visitors.
Church of the Holy Virgin
capital of South Ossetia is replete with ancient clerical monuments, which are currently not in the best condition.For example, in the central part of the city you can visit the Armenian church.It was severely damaged after the bombing during the Russian-Georgian conflict, but today it is partially restored.Before the Church of the Holy Virgin there is a small area.
Other attractions in the city can be found, and other monuments of ancient architecture.The capital of South Ossetia Kavtskoy famous Church of St. George, the church, etc. Zguderskoy.
military conflict
few people in Russia knew what the capital of South Ossetia before the troops had to invade the territory of Georgia to resolve the military conflict.This took place in August 2008.The events of that period imprinted in the minds of all the inhabitants of the city.
As a result of the armed conflict, which lasted only five days, killing several hundred people.A large part of the population affected by the hostilities, almost every resident of the city lost at least one loved or loved one.
Now, several years later, the event is called the "War 08.08.08."Although these military developments were to be expected, all the residents of South Ossetia to the last hoped that the government will not wage a war.August 8th, 2008 at 23:30 in Tskhinval heard the first artillery attack caused by Georgians.Despite the fact that the government introduced in the city of his tank and infantry troops, the residents managed to hold out until the moment when they came to the aid of the Russian military.
results conflict
whole world know that the city of Tskhinvali - the name of the capital.South Ossetia after the armed conflict was partially recognized by individual states.But was it worth it all the permissions and lost lives?
After a hard five-day standoff city suffered an incredible loss.According to official data, about 80% of the buildings of the housing stock was destroyed.It hurt the Jewish Quarter, in ruins.Here, before the hostilities were a lot of buildings in very poor condition, and after him there was no sense that a rebuild and recover.
badly affected the tallest building in the city - a psychiatric hospital, which was probably one of the main objectives for Georgian artillery.Hospital workers are still surprised that miraculously managed to save all were inside, and courageous nurse patients could hide in the basement.
Conclusion
Hostilities 2008 on the territory of Georgia have strongly influenced the South Ossetia and Tskhinval in particular.It suffered a huge number of people, much of the city was destroyed, damage to specific ancient architecture took place in the Jewish quarter - the historic and most famous part of the city.After the end of hostilities, many people in the CIS countries have learned what the capital of South Ossetia.The city of Tskhinvali has been partially restored, but most of it still remains severely damaged.
here Gradually start to build new objects, including new districts.In 2009 he was even launched a new gas pipeline that connects South Ossetia and Russia directly, because the old one was destroyed during the five-day war.Perhaps in the near future the city is finally restored, but the government of the state is on the right track.Gradually, though slowly, with the help of the Russian government and the country's residents are returning to the familiar life.
