In Irkutsk, more than 100 Golden couples were honored

In Irkutsk at the Vampilov Youth Theater, couples who had lived together for 50 years or more were honored. At the Golden Couples celebration, 112 families gathered, along with couples marking 55, 60, and 65 years of marriage. Guests were congratulated by city officials, performers and groups gave performances, and at the end everyone received commemorative gifts and photos.

The celebration of wedding anniversary couples who have lived in marriage for 50 years or more took place on December 19 at the Vampilov Youth Theater. The event, called “Golden Couples,” was organized by the Department of Health and Social Assistance of the Irkutsk city administration.
The “Golden Couples” celebration has been held in Irkutsk since 1996. This year, 112 married couples took part in it.
Along with the “golden anniversary” couples, 23 couples who marked 55 years of married life — an emerald anniversary — were invited to the city event; 8 couples who celebrated a 60th (diamond) anniversary; and 1 couple — a 65th (iron) anniversary.
“Golden Couples” honored in Irkutsk
“For the 17th year in a row, on the eve of the New Year, we have been holding this kind, wonderful event, which is attended every year by more than 100 married couples who have lived together for 50 years or more. Each married couple is not just a golden couple, but the golden reserve of our city, a worthy example to follow. You built BAM, the Irkutsk and Bratsk hydroelectric power stations, discovered and developed new deposits, and created industrial enterprises. You have lived through many events and raised children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Thank you for everything! On behalf of the city administration, I wish you health, happiness, and many long years of life surrounded by your family and loved ones,” said Igor Borisov, Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Committee on Social Policy and Culture of the Irkutsk city administration, in his welcoming speech.
Top performers and creative groups of the city performed for the anniversary couples. After the concert ended, all participants in the event were presented with congratulatory letters, commemorative gifts, and photographs.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration