The Terek Cossack Army Society in Novopavlovskaya held an election round
for their new ataman . The event was attended by representatives of
the Council for the Cossacks under the Russian President, federal and
regional authorities and the clergy. Stavropol authorities were
represented by the Vice-Governor and head of the regional government, Yury
Tyrtyshov, YuGA.ru. reports
Tyrtyshov said that at this point in Stavropol Territory, Cossacks compose a
real, active force that seeks to serve the country and people in a
wide range of areas - from strengthening the state to the foundations
of economic development, from security protection to the education of
youth.
