On the participation of employees of the institution “State Archive of Public Associations of the Gomel Region” in the opening of the exhibition “Uzami of the registry office” on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the formation of the registry office

October 13, 2022 at G.Kh. Vashchenko, the opening of the exhibition “Узами загса”, timed to coincide with the 105th anniversary of the formation of the registry office, took place.

The exposition included brides’ outfits from the 1960s and 80s, unique photographs of weddings of the past and modern celebration shots.

Some time ago, the Main Department of Justice of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee announced the collection of holiday paraphernalia. Many things were brought by caring citizens of our city.

Three couples who had been married for more than 50 years were invited to the opening, and a solemn ceremony was held for them right within the walls of the gallery, accompanied by March Mendelssohn.

Golden anniversaries Semyon and Valentina Bronov got married 50 years ago in the Maryinsky village council of the Dobrush region.

Lyudmila and Sergei Prokofiev met at the Orlyonok pioneer camp 55 years ago and have not parted since.

A couple of Kuzmins met in Kazakhstan 60 years ago. Young Maria and Nikolai got there by distribution, met at the construction of a power plant.

All anniversaries received certificates of registration, gifts and flowers.

Of particular interest in the exposition of the exhibition were photographs of the institution “Belarusian State Archive of Film and Photo Documents” for the 20 years of the last century. We express our gratitude to the management and staff of the archive for providing photographic documents.