In the Tambov region, they tried to dissuade newlyweds from registering their marriage on Holy Saturday

The head of the registry office of the city of Rasskazovo offered the future spouses do not register marriage on Holy Saturday or do without music, not to sin. The couple complained about the actions of the official, the city the administration took action.  

On January 20, 2016 it became known that the head of the registry office of the city of Rasskazovo, Tambov Region, L. Protasova set the conditions who are going to register a marriage on Passion Saturday.

At first, she dissuaded the couple from registering. marriage on April 30, since on this day the Orthodox in 2016 have a passionate Saturday. Then, since the future spouses insisted on this particular date, L. Protasova announced that they would be registered, but there would be no music at the wedding ceremony: "We are not going to sin because of you . "

The couple wanted to register the marriage in a solemn atmosphere and turned to lawyers for help. Legal social network specialists "9111.ru" considered the demands of the official to be illegal, since the registry office - public institution whose activities are regulated only the legislation of the Russian Federation.

The future spouses applied to the city administration with complaint against the actions of the head of the registry office. In response to a complaint to the city the administration was informed that the marriage would take place on the date chosen by the newlyweds day and "with the presence of all relevant paraphernalia (musical accompaniment, solemnly decoration of the hall, etc.) " . A conversation was held with L. Protasova “about increasing correctness in the reception of citizens" .

Sources

• The head of the registry office refused to "sin" // Tvolk.ru. 2016. January 20.