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The town remained under Georgian jurisdiction after most of South Ossetia broke away from the central government's control during the [[1991–1992 South Ossetia War]]. It came under the control of South Ossetian secessionist authorities as a result of the [[2008 South Ossetia War]]<ref>[[Civil.ge]], [http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=19290 Sides Warn of ‘Tensions’ in Akhalgori], 25.08.2008</ref> on [[17 August |
The town remained under Georgian jurisdiction after most of South Ossetia broke away from the central government's control during the [[1991–1992 South Ossetia War]]. It came under the control of South Ossetian secessionist authorities as a result of the [[2008 South Ossetia War]]<ref>[[Civil.ge]], [http://www.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=19290 Sides Warn of ‘Tensions’ in Akhalgori], 25.08.2008</ref> on [[17 August]]. <ref>[http://www.lenta.ru/news/2008/08/25/village/ Осетины заявили о захвате грузинами села в непризнанной республике] on [[Lenta.ru]]</ref>. Before the conflict, Akhalgori district had a population of 7,700, with approximately 2,000 living in the town itself. The largest villages were Ikorta, Korinta, Qanchaveti, Kvemo Zakhori, Largvisi, Doretkari, and Karchokhi. The population was primarily Georgian (6,520) and Ossetian (1,110) with good relations between the two communities. |
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==Industry and commerce== |
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Revision as of 13:05, 9 October 2008
Akhalgori (Georgian: ახალგორი) or Leningor (Russian: Ленингор) is a town in South Ossetia, de facto independent partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus, formerly the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast within the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.
The town is located in eastern South Ossetia on the Ksani river.
Town's position in administrative subdivision makeup
- According to South Ossetian official division, the town is the capital of Leningor district of South Ossetia
- According to Georgian official division, the town is in the region in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Akhalgori district, of Georgia
Control over the town
The town remained under Georgian jurisdiction after most of South Ossetia broke away from the central government's control during the 1991–1992 South Ossetia War. It came under the control of South Ossetian secessionist authorities as a result of the 2008 South Ossetia War[1] on 17 August. [2]. Before the conflict, Akhalgori district had a population of 7,700, with approximately 2,000 living in the town itself. The largest villages were Ikorta, Korinta, Qanchaveti, Kvemo Zakhori, Largvisi, Doretkari, and Karchokhi. The population was primarily Georgian (6,520) and Ossetian (1,110) with good relations between the two communities.
Industry and commerce
Akhalgori is home to the Lomisi brewery, which is the primary employer of the town.
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