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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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Family Day at the National Museum of History of Moldova

May 21, 2023

On May 21, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized a series of activities dedicated to Family Day.

Those present had the opportunity to explore the museum's exhibitions and get actively involved in the following activities:

"Discovering Family and Families" Quest: Participants were encouraged to embark on a suspenseful quest to identify valuable pieces in the museum exhibit. Guided by clues, families ventured into the lands of history, discovering fascinating details about our shared past.

"Pieces that tell stories": The interactive activity caught the attention of children and parents, giving them the opportunity to create engaging stories about the life of a family in the past, starting from the objects on display in the museum. Imaginations came alive and participants developed their skills as gifted storytellers.

Film screenings dedicated to Family Day: Clio Cinematheque was the host of thematic screenings, including films, commercials and presentations that highlighted the importance of the family in society.

The highlight of the event was the special recital entitled "Smiles and flowers on piano notes", performed by the students of the "Ion Creangă" Theoretical High School in Chisinau, under the guidance of Professor Luminița Braicov. The audience was captivated by the harmony of sounds and the passion with which the young performers conveyed emotions through their music.

The National Museum of History of Moldova expresses its gratitude to all participants and thanks them for their presence at this special event. Through the organized activities, the museum wanted to offer unique opportunities for learning and fun for the whole family.