Еransformation of Marriage and Family Relations in the first half of the XX Century: the Example of Orenburg Oblast

Events of the first half of the 20th century led to fundamental shifts not only in the state structure, but also in all spheres of life of Russian society, causing economic, social and cultural changes. The most unshakeable institution — family, which for a long time represented the age-old traditions — has also undergone transformations. The idea of universal equality widespread in Russia in that time assumed equality in all spheres of society, including in the family. Now the divorce procedure, which could be initiated by a woman, was significantly simplified, the age of marriage changed, there were no restrictions for representatives of different nationalities and religions. Indeed, the new decrees concerning the family and marriage represented the most modern, most fashionable trends of the 20th century.