The referendum on the independence of South Ossetia was recognized as valid. At the same time, presidential elections are taking place there. The pro-Kremlin “Nashi”, who act as observers at the Ossetian elections, have already reported that 99% of voters voted for the independence of South Ossetia, and 95% voted for the current President Eduard Kokoity. At the same time, it is reported that in the “alternative” elections, which Tbilisi is conducting “underground”, 89% voted for another candidate - ex-Prime Minister and ex-Minister of Defense Dmitry Sanakoev.