Kambolov took office as President of South Ossetia // Marat Kambolov took office as President of South Ossetia

Marat Kambolov took office as President of South Ossetia. In the elections, which were held on September 18, he received 84.95% of the vote with a turnout of 82.65%.

The inauguration took place at the State Drama Theatre in Tskhinval. Mr. Kambolov made an oath in Ossetian and Russian, after which the head of the CEC Emilia Gagiyeva issued him a presidential certificate. The ceremony was attended by all former presidents of South Ossetia, as well as delegations from Russia, Abkhazia, Venezuela, Nicaragua.

South Ossetia declared independence in 1992. It is recognized by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Syria. Other UN member states consider the republic part of Georgia. The post of President of South Ossetia is designed for five years.

Marat Kambolov began his career in the structures of the Russian government, including as an adviser and deputy minister. In 2014, he received the post of Deputy Director of the Kurchatov Institute, which he headed in 2021. In May 2026, Mr. Kambolov became an adviser to the President of South Ossetia, in June - Prime Minister of the Republic.