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The leadership of the Supreme Council took part in the meeting of the PMR President with representatives of the Cossacks

09.09.2021

The PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky met with representatives of the Black Sea Cossack Army in the House of Official Receptions today. The discussion was attended by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Alexander Korshunov, Vice Speaker of the Parliament Galina Antyufeyeva and representatives of the executive bodies.

According to the presidential press service, they discussed the assistance of the Black Sea Cossack Army in the protection of the PMR state border, ensuring security, maintaining the territorial integrity and defense of the country, military-patriotic education, organizing mass cultural and sports events, interaction with Cossack organizations of other states, cooperation with educational institutions.

Various ideas and proposals were raised at the meeting, for example, the creation of the "Cossack Kosh" ethnocultural complex. According to the idea of ​​the Tiraspol Cossacks, this will be a Cossack settlement in its historical embodiment (economic, residential and administrative buildings). Tourists will be able to see how the Cossacks live and plunge into the Cossack life. Vadim Krasnoselsky considers the idea to be interesting and feasible. It is necessary to develop specific project and find the location of the kosh.

Historical and spiritual center on the territory of the Tiraspol fortress and the festival of the Cossack culture of the Black Sea Cossack army planned to be held on October 2 on the territory of the Bendery fortress are among the proposals voiced. The schedule also includes a ceremonial gathering dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the revival of the Black Sea Cossack Army. The date is the 17th of December, 2021. Preparations are underway for both events. In what format these events will take place depends on the epidemiological situation.

Cossacks asked the country's leader about domestic and foreign policy. The tasks set by the state for the Black Sea Cossack Army are discussed. Plans for further work are outlined.

Vadim Krasnoselsky emphasized that the Cossacks are the defenders of the country and for him it is extremely important to have close interaction and direct contact with representatives of the Black Sea Cossack Army.