A man came to his wedding on the ice of the Krasnoyarsk reservoir. He and his wife have been living for 50 years.

In Krasnoyarsk, Alexander Pavlovich and Tamara Viktorovna Soldatenko were congratulated on their golden wedding. The story of their love and life was told at the Civil Registry Office.

The couple met at a rally of student groups in Abakan. She studied at a pedagogical school, he at a polytechnic school. Alexander immediately showed himself to be a gallant gentleman: dAril flowers for the chosen one, spoiled me with sweets, invited me to the theater and cinema. After beautiful and persistent courtship, the girl accepted the marriage proposal. Marriage registration was scheduled for 2April 3, 1976 in the Lokshinsky village council of the Uzhur district.

“However this day was remembered not only by the words of the vows, but also by a real feat for the sake of love. That year the weather brought a surprise: the crossing was closed due to bad weather, Airplane flights were cancelled. But for Alexander this was not an obstacle. He came to registration on foot on the ice of the Krasnoyarsk reservoir! Taking a risk, but knowing for sure that his betrothed is waiting. And it was worth it,” said the Civil Registry Agency.

After the wedding, the newlyweds went to build a family nest in the village of Cheryomushki, Balakhtinsky district. The head of the family worked as a forestry foreman, and his wife worked at a school. A year later their first daughter was born, and then their second. IN In 1982, Alexander Pavlovich was sent to Krasnoyarsk to study at the Technological Institute and the family moved. On November 25, 1995, the couple performed the sacrament of wedding in the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Tamara Viktorovna, having worked as a primary school teacher for 46 years, retired and now helps raise three grandchildren. Her husband is also retired and loves to read historical books and detective stories, solve complex scanwords. In the summer, the couple tends to their dacha and goes to the forest to pick mushrooms.

“The love story of Alexander Pavlovich and Tamara Viktorovna Soldatenko is a real example for younger generations. ABOUTIt teaches that real feelings are not afraid of icy crossings, travel, or time. To build a strong and happy family, you just need to meet each other halfway, passing on to your children and grandchildren the customs of kindness, patience and respect,” noted the Civil Registry Office Agency.

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