2017 in South Ossetia explained

Events in the year 2017 in South Ossetia.

Incumbents

• President

Leonid Tibilov (until 21 April); Anatoliy Bibilov (from 21 April)

• Prime Minister

Domenty Kulumbegov

Events

• 9 April  - South Ossetian presidential election, 2017, won by Anatoliy Bibilov.^[1]
• 9 April  - Following a name change referendum, the constitution was amended to denominate the formal name of the country from "Republic of South Ossetia" to "Republic of South Ossetia–the State of Alania" ("South Ossetia–Alania" for short).

Notes and References

1. Web site: The new head of South Ossetia, Bibilov: From peacemaker to President. 10 April 2017. Chelorg. 10 May 2017.