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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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"A coffee outdoors" with Ariana Trofim

July 22, 2023

On July 22nd, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place "A coffee outdoors" with Ariana Trofim, an event where participants had the opportunity to discover the secrets and subtleties of protocol and etiquette.

For 2 hours, the participants enjoyed a relaxing and interactive atmosphere, having the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and learn new things about the world of protocol and etiquette. Ariana Trofim, master in International Law and author of the practical guide "Institutional Protocol", captivated the audience with her vast knowledge and expertise in the field. Topics such as etiquette and elegance, dress code and the importance of following a dress code, using business cards, arranging a meeting and meeting/conducting a guest were discussed.

The event was an opportunity to get to know the world of protocol and etiquette in an interactive and friendly way, and Ariana Trofim made a positive impression on the participants with her warm and professional approach. On this occasion, the participants had a delicious coffee offered by the organizers, and each of them received a free entrance ticket to the museum, a gesture appreciated by all those present.

We thank all those who were present and contributed to the success of this unique event, and to those interested in the topic of protocol and etiquette, we remind them that Ariana Trofim offers practical courses in this field, addressed to both public and private institutions, as well as to people interested in this fascinating field.

Ariana Trofim is an outstanding personality in the world of protocol, being the laureate of the prestigious "First People" International Competition for Protocol and Etiquette. His contribution to the development and popularization of the protocolist profession was recognized by the award he received in this competition. In addition, she is the only person from the Republic of Moldova certified in international business and diplomatic protocol, which demonstrates her high level of competence in this field.

We are glad to have been able to offer this opportunity for learning and interaction and look forward to future events organized in collaboration with Ariana Trofim and the National Museum of History of Moldova!