Vladimir Kelekhsaev

Vladimir Kelekhsaev is a South Ossetian politician. He has served as the chairman of the political party Unity of the People since its creation. Although not Russophobic, he, and Unity of the People, are Russoskeptic, believing Russian interest in South Ossetia as simply a means to control the small de facto independent republic. He promotes a policy of economic independence and pragmatic foreign policy.[1]

Not to be confused with leader of People's Party of South Ossetia, Roland Kelekhsayev.
Vladimir Kelekhsaev
Leader of Unity of the People
In office
2011–Incumbent
Preceded byPosition Created
Member of the Parliament of South Ossetia
In office
2014–Incumbent
Vice Speaker of the Parliament
In office
2019–Incumbent
Head of the Java District
In office
?–Incumbent
Personal details
Political partyUnity of the People

Political career

Unity of the People was created before the 2011 South Ossetian presidential election and Kelekhsaev stood as their candidate receiving 1,623 votes or 6.65% of the electorate.[2] He did not advance to the second round of the election and endorsed eventual winner Alla Dzhioyeva.[3][4] However, these election results would be annulled.[5] Kelekhsaev attempted to run again during the 2012 South Ossetian presidential election, however, failed his Ossetian proficiency test and was disqualified.[6] He would attempt to run for the 2022 South Ossetian presidential election, however, he would be disqualified from the ballot.[7] In the 2014 South Ossetian parliamentary election Unity of the People received 2,790 votes or 13.81% of the electorate and Kelekhsaev was elected to parliament.[8] He would be re-elected in the 2019 South Ossetian parliamentary election.[9] During his time in parliament he participated in diplomatic talks with Abkhazia.[10] Following his re-election in 2019 he was named the Vice-Speaker of Parliament.[11]

Kelekhsaev has also served as the head of the Java District.[12]

Election results
CandidatePartyFirst roundSecond round
Votes%Votes%
Anatoliy BibilovUnity Party6,06624.8610,46240.88
Alla DzhioyevaIndependent6,05224.8014,82857.95
Vadim Chovrebov2,4189.91
Alan Kotaev2,3589.66
Dmitriy TasoevSocial Democratic Party2,3189.50
Georgiy Kabisov1,8597.62
Vladimir KelekhsaevUnity of the People1,6236.65
Sergej Bitiev8153.34
Soslan Tedety2751.13
Alan Pliev2551.04
Dzhemal Dzhigkaev2310.95
Against all1340.552991.17
Total24,404100.0025,589100.00
Source: Cominf, Kavkaz Uzel (second round 87% counted)

References
  1. "Партия "Единство народа" выдвинула списки кандидатов в депутаты". ugo-osetia.ru. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  2. Amelina, Yana. "The state hood of South Ossetia contadicts the western interests in the region". penzanews.ru. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  3. PLION, Maria. "The South Ossetia: The Lessons of 2011". theanalyticon.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  4. "Vladimir Kelekhsaev: I am going to join Alla Dzhioeva". cominf.org. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  5. Срочно! Верховный суд Южной Осетии признал выборы недействительными (in Russian). OSInform. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  6. "South Ossetia: six candidates for president failed exams in state languages". Caucasian Knot. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  7. Tarkhanova, Zhanna. "South Ossetia prepares for presidential elections". jam-news.net. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  8. "ЦИК обнародовал итоговые результаты о выборах в парламент Южной Осетии Источник". cominf.org. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  9. Ruling party loses majority in South Ossetian parliament OC Media, 12 June 2019
  10. "Press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia". mfa.rsogov.org. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  11. "April 2022 Presidential Elections in South Ossetia: Rejected Candidates and the Referendum on Unification with Russia". defactostates.ut.ee. de facto states research unit. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  12. "Georgia's breakaway region calls for referendum to join Russia". agenda.ge. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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