Historical Events tagged with "urbanskaya"
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Politics & Government
Creation of South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast
April 20th, 1922 102 years ago
In April 1922, the Soviet government established the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast within the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, recognizing the Ossetian population’s unique cultural identity. This administrative decision aimed to address ethnic tensions and promote stability in the region, reflecting the broader Soviet strategy of managing diverse national identities within its territory. The new autonomous oblast was created amidst the complex interplay of Soviet nationalities policy during the formative years of the USSR.
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