By Vestnik Kavkaza
The research center RAMCOM presented the project “Spotted Modernization of the North Caucasus Territories.” Researches proposed betting on the areas which are already developing economically. Local communities should be allies. The first steps should be taken for establishing of a good working court system which fundamental economic institutes will rely on. This idea and other problems of the region were commented by the chairman of the Spiritual Department of Muslims in North Ossetia – Alania, Khadzhimurad Gatsalov, for Vestnik Kavkaza.
- Do you agree with this idea of the spotted development of the North Caucasus?
- I agree with this view, I agree with this idea. Perhaps, the spotted establishment of industrial areas, industrial spheres has a historic foundation in this place, as well as a psychological foundation. We should implement this system in reality, it would become better and help other spheres. Other clusters can be developed on this basis. I support this serious statement. I liked it.
- What unique things does North Ossetia have?
- Of course, we are speaking about industry. Because if there is no production, there is no economy. North Ossetia has very serious scientific potential. North Ossetia can produce the electronic goods. This sphere was well presented in the Soviet Union.
- North Ossetia is one of the republics which can be an example for others in the sphere of inter-ethnic peace. Why do people of different ethnic groups and religions live peacefully together?
- It is an interesting question, why so. Perhaps for historical reasons. Our mentality has influenced it as well. In general in the whole Caucasus good-neighbourly relations have always been welcomed - in Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, and Karachay-Cherkessia. We should come back and give priority to relations between a human and a human, between society and a human. I think we can do it.
- What do you think about elections in the republics? What is better to appoint or to elect? Is the Caucasus ready for elections?
- The Caucasus is not worse than any other Russian region. Of course, it is ready. I think people should have an opportunity to vote. There are problems, but they should be solved individually. Why should we be afraid of it? I think Ossetia should have elections.
