Irafsky District
Irafsky District

Welcome to the Irafsky District of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. Located in the southwestern part of the republic, most of the district is mountainous. It borders Georgia, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, and the Digorsky and Alagirsky districts. The administrative center is the village of Chikola. The population is over 15,000 people, mainly Ossetians and Russians. The Ossetians of the district speak the Digor dialect of the Ossetian language. The economy of the Irafsky District is based on agriculture—there are five collective farms and four state farms here. The district also has a consumer services complex, housing and utilities enterprises, and the Fasnalskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant. Tourism is well developed. The district is rich in historical, cultural, and natural monuments. The Alania National Park is located in the district, where there are many mountaineering, tourist, and ecological trails.

On June 1st, Children's Day was celebrated at the Chikola District Community Center.

Alan Soskiev, Deputy Head of the Irafsky District Community Center, addressed the young guests and their parents with a congratulatory speech. He wished the children a bright holiday, new discoveries, true friends, and a peaceful sky above.

The highlight of the celebration was a concert by the children of the Community Center, featuring fiery dances and heartfelt vocal performances. The children also received free ice cream, sweets, and soft drinks.

Furthermore, arts and crafts workshops were held for the children. Under the guidance of Albina Osmanova and Lyudmila Khortieva, the children made toys and appliqués with their own hands. Flowers, the sun, and fairytale characters bloomed on the pavement. Fun competitions ensued, and all the winners and active participants received commemorative prizes.

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