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One of the great technical achievements that revolutionized the idea of time and space, opening a new era in the history of communication, is telegraphy. It is based on the transmission of electrical signals through a cable over long distances, allowing people to communicate instantly. The telegraph spread very quickly and a network of wires stretched around the world.

In 1837, the American painter and physicist Samuel Morse invented the first electromagnetic device for telegraphy, patented in 1840. To send messages by wire, Morse developed in 1838 a simple code of dots and dashes, which represented the letters of the alphabet, known as "Morse code ".

Both Morse code and the telegraph machine were improved over time, with the telegraph becoming the most widespread system of communication and information transmission for more than a century, until the advent of the Internet. The telegraph system consisted of a series of stations repeaters along the transmission line route. Each station had an operator who received and transmitted messages by telegraph. The Morse machine transmitted about 25 words per minute, which were recorded in code on a paper tape. The operator in charge of transmitting the message would decode it and write it on paper using a special typewriter.

In Bessarabia, the telegraph entered in 1860: on April 8, the Bender telegraph station began its activity, and on April 24, the one in Chisinau, following the construction of the first Odesa-Chisinau-Leova telegraph line. Currently, telegraph services have been discontinued. The only ones who still use coded communication are radio amateurs.

The Morse telegraph machine shown comes from the Osinoostrovsky electrotechnical plant, Soviet Union, and dates back to 1934. The exhibit was restored by Mihail Culașco.

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20 local fashion designers presented their collections on the Fashion Soirée runway

June 25-26, 2022

On June 25 and 26, 2022, local designers and fashion ambassadors took part in the Fashion Soirée event. In the courtyard of the National Museum of the History of Moldova, 20 local brands presented their new summer collections. This wonderful event, held with live music, gathered more than 500 spectators, including celebrities and public figures.

This year's Fashion Soirée was dedicated to responsibility, social cohesion and concern for the future of fashion design. On Saturday, visitors enjoyed the fashion show presented on the catwalk by actresses, bloggers, businesswomen and creative people.

This year, the following fashion brands pleased us with their new creations: Florii, Rodica Nicov, Tricon & My Revival, Alina Bradu, Irene Vitali, Anastasia Posh, Duca, March Again, Yulia Efros, Ramuri, Damiane, Julie Anne Millenary, Evadeya, Kasandruța, Nicole Storm, Ionel, Etnopera, Julia Alert and Georgette.

The tenderness and fortitude of Moldavian women is reflected in the original style of outfits inspired by national traditions. The indescribable purity of femininity is conveyed by dresses made of natural fabrics with traditional handmade lace, in white or pale beige colors. Other designers have managed to turn the minimalist style into a bold artistic aesthetic. The catwalk also featured elegant, casual and sporty styles.

"Holding this fashion event has become a summer tradition. During the pandemic, it was more difficult, but we returned to this beautiful outdoor atmosphere again, especially since we have a special place, the garden of the National Museum of History of Moldova", said Marcela Lozovanu, Executive Director of APIUS.

The Moldova Fashion Days series of annual events are aimed at promoting local fashion manufacturers and are organized by the Light Industry Employers Association (APIUS) with the support of the Future Technologies project funded by USAID and Sweden. The event was brought to life thanks to DIN INIMA and Berlizzo Events, with Moldindconbank acting as the general partner.

We are glad to contribute to the promotion of creative industries in our country!