On October 21, 2022, a solemn meeting dedicated to the new holiday Father’s Day was held at the institution “State Archive of the Gomel Region”

On October 21, 2022, a solemn meeting was held at the State Archives of the Gomel Region (hereinafter referred to as the GAG), dedicated to the new holiday Father’s Day, which was established by decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus A.G. Lukashenka dated June 9, 2022.

This year, for the first time in Belarus, Parents’ Week is held, which began on October 14 on Mother’s Day and will end on October 21 on Father’s Day. Congratulating the staff of the archive director Sushchevich A.N. noted that the role of men in the formation of the family and the future of the child is huge and very significant.

– The purpose of the new Father’s Day holiday is to increase the importance of fatherhood in raising a child, to strengthen the institution of the family. The important role of the father in the life of every child is undeniable, the memorable date is intended to remind you how important it is for both parents to take an equal part in the upbringing of the baby, – said Andrey Nikolayevich.

Also, the male part of the team was congratulated by the activists of the primary trade union organization of the institution. A festive program was prepared, where congratulations, poems were heard, a slide show was shown. And, of course, sweet gifts were presented. Fathers’ Day is another touching celebration that has become in line with the traditional events of the GAG.