South Ossetia politics

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.

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.

Tamara Mearakishvili's bid to return home after expulsion from South Ossetia

Georgia

July 07, 2026

The activist sells second-hand clothes in Tbilisi

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”.