On September 20, 1993, the UN General Assembly decided to introduce a new holiday in the calendar. According to the adopted resolution, May 15 is called International Family Day. This holiday is celebrated in many countries, including Russia.
The family is a place where a person receives his first life experience and knowledge, is formed and developed as a person, learns to live in society. Today, in Russia, the family problem is very acute, since the percentage of divorces is quite high. When divorcing, young parents sometimes do not understand the seriousness of the situation, but the separation of loved ones can provoke mental trauma to the child. In addition, Russia has a large number of dysfunctional families. To draw people's attention to the problems of some couples, the UN introduced International Family Day.
Back in 1989, the idea was put forward to establish a holiday dedicated to the most important public institution, but the final decision was made in 1993. In Russia, this holiday has been celebrated since 1995. On this day, people organize various conferences, events, concerts that are dedicated to family values. Large organizing companies try to support dysfunctional families, that is, funds raised during concerts are transferred to social authorities, which subsequently pay benefits to people in need.
On May 15, Russian citizens who have any merit in raising children and forming a family are awarded the Order of Parental Glory. In addition to the order, one of the parents or adoptive parents is paid a one-time allowance, the amount of which is 50, 000 rubles.
If you have a family, spend this day with her. Go all together to a concert or a movie theater, go outdoors, visit the older generation. Try to devote yourself to family and friends.
This day does not always fall on the weekend. Therefore, if you didn’t succeed in celebrating the holiday the way you planned, don’t be upset, because on July 8 on the Day of Family, Fidelity and Love you can catch up.
