A presentation of the scholarly edition, Brest in 1919-1939. Documents and Materials, by the State Archives of Brest Region and the Brest Pushkin State University, 10 June 2009, Brest

On 10 June 2009, the Gorki Library in Brest hosted a presentation of the scholarly edition entitled “Brest in 1919-1939. Documents and Materials” prepared by the State Archives of Brest Region in collaboration with the faculty of the Brest Pushkin State University history department.

The book presents 187 documents relating to the history of the town of Brest in the years 1919-1939, which are held at the State Archives of Brest Region. These illuminate the activities of the local self-government and the police, the demographical situation in the town, economics, municipal services, the social and political situation, healthcare and education, cultural life and religious situation, as well as the situation in the town on the eve and in the early days of the Second World War. Almost all documents have been published for the first time. The book is illustrated with copies of documents and photographs.

The edition is intended for scholars, historians, local specialists, and all who are interested in the history of the town of Brest.