{"id":1023023,"date":"2026-02-24T12:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/en\/?p=1023023"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:23:11","slug":"archival-spirit-and-military-bearing-how-the-national-historical-archives-of-belarus-congratulated-men-on-defender-of-the-fatherland-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/en\/news\/1023023","title":{"rendered":"Archival spirit and military bearing: how the National Historical Archives of Belarus congratulated men on Defender of the Fatherland Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The festive morning of February 23rd at <strong>the National Historical Archives of Belarus<\/strong> began with a bright surprise. From early morning, an atmosphere of celebration and joy permeated the first-floor foyer: the female staff had prepared an unusual welcome for their male colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>Each man was greeted with smiles and good wishes. <strong>In addition to the traditional warm words, they were given tasty treats to boost morale, as well as humorous, yet stern, military summonses ordering them to report immediately to the festive events<\/strong>. To warm up on the February morning, everyone was offered hot, sweet tea and treats. This creative approach set a great mood for the entire workday from the very first minutes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\"  width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"gen_table\">\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-130.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080165\" class=\"wp-image-1080165 alignnone size-full\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>1. Presentation of sweet gifts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-88.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080166\" class=\"wp-image-1080166 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>2. Presentation of the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-67.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080167\" class=\"wp-image-1080167 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>3. Presentation of the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-49.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080168\" class=\"wp-image-1080168 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>4. Sweet tea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-33.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080169\" class=\"wp-image-1080169 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>5. Presentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080170\" class=\"wp-image-1080170 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>6. Presentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080171\" class=\"wp-image-1080171 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>7. Presentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080172\" class=\"wp-image-1080172 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>8. Presentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080173\" class=\"wp-image-1080173 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>9. \u200b\u200bPresentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/10-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080174\" class=\"wp-image-1080174 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>10. Presentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/11-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080175\" class=\"wp-image-1080175 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>11. Presentation of sweet gifts and the holiday agenda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The ceremony continued in the conference room. Official congratulations from the Deputy Director of the Archives, Natalia Buloychik, gave way to a touching and heartfelt program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\"  width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"gen_table\">\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/12-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080176\" class=\"wp-image-1080176 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>12. Deputy Director of the National News Agency of Belarus Natalia Buloychik congratulates colleagues on the holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/13-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080177\" class=\"wp-image-1080177 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>13. The staff of the National News Agency of Belarus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The main event was the presentation \u00abOur Defenders\u00bb. A distinctive feature of the show was the use of archival footage, literally\u2014childhood photographs of the archive&#8217;s employees. Spectators delightedly and laughed heartily as they recognized their present-day colleagues in the little boys in the black-and-white and color photographs. Each photo was accompanied by specially prepared poems that highlighted the unique character traits and professional talents of each hero of the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\"  width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"gen_table\">\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080178\" class=\"wp-image-1080178 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>14. Presentation of commemorative photographs to presentation participants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/15-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080179\" class=\"wp-image-1080179 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>15. Presentation of commemorative photographs to presentation participants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/16.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080180\" class=\"wp-image-1080180 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>16. Presentation of commemorative photographs to presentation participants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Aiming tests were also on offer. The program continued with a competitive section\u2014ball throwing into a basket. Despite its apparent simplicity, the competition generated considerable excitement. The men demonstrated excellent coordination and a will to win.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the tournament, the best marksmen were determined, taking three prize places. The winners received well-deserved awards and applause from their colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\"  width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"gen_table\">\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/17.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080181\" class=\"wp-image-1080181 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>17. Participant in the marksmanship tournament<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/18.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080182\" class=\"wp-image-1080182 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>18. Participant Marksmanship Tournament<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/19.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080183\" class=\"wp-image-1080183 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>19. Tournament Winners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align='center'>\n<td align='center'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/archives.gov.by\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" id=\"media-1080184\" class=\"wp-image-1080184 alignnone size-medium\" width=\"80%\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align='center'>20. Our Defenders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>We are proud of our defenders and wish them good health, happiness, self-confidence, optimism, and peaceful skies!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive morning of February 23rd at the National Historical Archives of Belarus began with a bright surprise. 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