Why does Russia oppose the independence of Kosovo while accepting South Ossettia?

<h3>Why does Russia oppose the independence of Kosovo while accepting South Ossettia?</h3>

It just seems odd that Russia supports South Ossettia's independence but not Kosovo. Why one and not the other?


<strong>Russia best answer:</strong>
<p><i>Answer by drkilo</i><br/>South Ossettia will soon be part of Russia as most South Ossettians are Russian. The rumour mill has it that they are already in talks about it</p>
<p><strong>Costume from Archangel Russia</strong>
<img alt="Russia" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6790520421_f190b462a5.jpg" width="400"/><br/>
<i>Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11303774@N08/6790520421">Crossett Library Bennington College</a></i>
&quot;Peasant costume from Archangel&quot; in Peasant Art in Russia by Charles Holme. London, New York:The Studio, 1912. NK975 .H6 Архангельск</p>

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