An event at the Enforcement Department of the Main Justice Department of the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee with the participation of the State Archives of the Mogilev Region

As part of the «Skin Stain – Native, Mine» project, the State Archives of the Mogilev Region participated in an event for employees of the territorial enforcement agencies of the Mogilev Region.

Leading archivist of the State Archives of the Mogilev Region, Alexey Shvyryov, presented a presentation to those present, «The Gorki «Lifestyle» of Pavlina Myadzelka». The presentation, based on archival documents, is dedicated to the period of work of the famous Belarusian actress, teacher, and writer Pavlina Myadzelka at the Gorki Agricultural Academy.

Pavlina Myadzelka’s life exemplifies devotion to her native land and the preservation of her language and traditions. The memory of this disaster allows us to draw on our roots, to be proud of them, and to continue the work of those who carefully passed on our culture to future generations.

Another theme of the event was the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident. Law enforcement officers were shown the documentary film «Chernobyl: Chronicles of a Tragedy», dedicated to this event. The film was produced by the Belarusian State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents and consists of archival video footage.

The Chernobyl disaster caused enormous damage to Belarus. Significant areas of land were contaminated, populations were evacuated from contaminated areas, and radiation had a negative impact on the health of residents of the affected areas.

1. Participation in the «Skin Spot – Native, Mine» project for employees of territorial law enforcement agencies in the Mogilev Region.

2. Presentation by renowned Belarusian actress, teacher, and writer Pavlina Myadzelka.

3-4. Screening of the film «Chernobyl: Chronicles of a Tragedy»