Tskhinval

Pre-election mood in South Ossetia: ‘So calm it’s almost boring’

South Ossetia

September 17, 2026

The clear frontrunner is the Kremlin-backed candidate, while his three rivals are barely even pretending to compete for the presidency.

Second chance: South Ossetia revives efforts to promote Ossetian amid leadership change

South Ossetia

September 14, 2026

South Ossetian education minister announces plans for specialist class offering advanced study of Ossetian language and literature.

South Ossetia residents name region's main problems ahead of presidential election

South Ossetia

August 25, 2026

Candidates barely campaign as residents cite population decline as the main problem

South Ossetia presidential election: Meet the seven contenders

South Ossetia

August 03, 2026

Seven people are set to contest South Ossetia's presidency, but many already believe the winner is all but decided: senior Russian official Marat Kambolov.

Russian lawmaker makes another bid to enter South Ossetian politics

South Ossetia

July 29, 2026

A native of South Ossetia, Tedeyev once even sought to become the region's president.

Former bodyguard runs for president in South Ossetia

South Ossetia

July 20, 2026

Khokh Chochiev first emerged as a political figure only in 2024.

Kremlin-backed candidate becomes South Ossetia’s sole presidential contender as even opposition endorses him

South Ossetia

July 08, 2026

All of Marat Kambolov's potential rivals have stepped aside in his favour.

Russia tightens financial control over South Ossetia, starting with president’s resignation

Russia

June 24, 2026

Most likely, his place will soon be taken by a Kremlin-backed appointee

Kremlin-backed politician emerges as South Ossetia's new prime minister and potential presidential contender

South Ossetia

June 17, 2026

Many observers believe Kambolov was dispatched to Tskhinval by Moscow to address the failures of President Alan Gagloev's government and eventually take his place.

Early change of power predicted in South Ossetia

South Ossetia

June 02, 2026

Speculation intensified after the swift appointment of prominent Russian official Marat Kambolov as a presidential adviser.

What’s behind armed clash between security forces and soldiers in South Ossetia?

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

Many saw it as further evidence of a deepening political crisis and of the president and his team losing control of the situation.

'De facto annexation': Russia and South Ossetia sign new alliance agreement

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev described the signing of the treaty as “a step towards the reunification of the Ossetian people”.

Pressure grows on South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev amid accusations of theft, restrictions and self-isolation

South Ossetia

May 02, 2026

Former lawmaker claims president and entourage misused about $20 million in preferential loans provided by Russia

Failed South Ossetian presidential candidate: did an ally of Alan Gagloev try to take his place?

South Ossetia

April 02, 2026

Nelli Gogicheva announces presidential bid but quickly withdraws, citing pressure from “hostile forces”

Corruption scandals and rising crime: How Alan Gagloev’s presidency will be remembered in South Ossetia

Alan Gagloev

March 27, 2026

Gagloev has led South Ossetia for four years, and criticism of his leadership is growing louder.

'People no longer want to put up with it': What does ‘family picket’ in South Ossetia signal?

South Ossetia

February 27, 2026

On 26 February, the family of South Ossetian Interior Ministry Colonel Viktor Margiev staged a picket outside the presidential administration building in Tskhinval

South Ossetia appoints new prime minister as opposition voices protest

South Ossetia

February 16, 2026

Dzambolat Tadtaev had already drawn criticism during his time as deputy prime minister and finance minister.

South Ossetia cabinet dismissed amid claims of $39m misappropriation

South Ossetia

January 21, 2026

President Alan Gagloev described the decision as a “routine situation”.

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