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This year we commemorate 350 years since the birth and 300 years since the death of Dimitrie Cantemir (October 26, 1673 - August 21, 1723), the most famous Romanian humanist thinker and also the author of the first original Romanian philosophical works.

Dimitrie Cantemir represents one of the highest peaks of thought of his time, in all areas that his genius touched - in historiography, geography, philosophy, he opened up new perspectives for development. The great scholar was well acquainted with the Muslim environment, speaking, in addition to Western, also Eastern languages (Turkish, Persian and Arabic), and also had extensive knowledge in the fields of logic, medicine, natural sciences, astronomy and music. This well-educated Christian beyzade, being a born diplomat, won the trust of Sultan Ahmed III, who favorably allowed him to familiarize himself with the documents of imperial history that Cantemir used in working on his famous work "The Growth and Decay of the Ottoman Empire", which still remains a reference publication in a specialized bibliography.

The National Museum of History of Moldova possesses a German edition of this work, published in Hamburg in 1745. This edition is an impressive volume of 863 pages, accompanied by a preface in German by the editor, containing words of praise and appreciation: "... we consider that such a work of great significance must be known to the Germans in their mother tongue..."

Dimitrie Cantemir was the first scholar to show that the history of the Ottoman Empire divides into two parts. The first part that of growth, includes biographies of 19 sultans and ends around 1672, when the empire entered a new phase, that of political and military decline. Through this work, Cantemir tried to draw attention to the need for an alliance of European countries against Turkish expansion. At the same time, he praised certain aspects of the culture of the Turkish people.

Like "Description of Moldavia", "The Growth and Decay of the Ottoman Empire" enjoyed wide popularity in European countries. The work was first translated into Russian by Dmitry Grozin, but was not printed. After the death of Dimitrie Cantemir, thanks to his son Antiochus, who became the Russian ambassador in London and then in Paris, this fundamental writing of our scholar was translated and published in English (two volumes, 1734-1735, followed by a new edition in 1756) and in French (1743, in four small volumes). In 1745, the work was also published in German. It was read, highly valued and used in their writings by Voltaire, Byron, Victor Hugo and others. This is the first treatise that addresses the issue of Ottoman power and the multicultural nature of the empire. Work on it began during the author's stay in the Ottoman Empire, resumed after 1711, and finished in 1717. This writing brought him European fame and placed him among the great scholars of the time.

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Events dedicated to the International Day for Monuments and Sites

18 April 2018

The National Museum of History of Moldova celebrated the International Day for Monuments and Sites through two activities organized by the Department of Public relations, museum education in collaboration with the museographers from the Section of restoration.

With the title "Heritage for our generation", both activities focused on the transmission of information and knowledge to the young public about the importance of national and universal cultural heritage.

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The National Archaeological Reports Session (campaign 2017)

18 April 2018

On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was held the National Archaeological Reports Session (campaign 2017). The scientific meeting was organized by the National Archaeological Agency and the National Museum of History of Moldova under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research and the National Archaeological Commission on the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

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Symposium „The Union of 1918 in museum collections"

12 April 2018

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted on April 12, 2018 the symposium "The Great Union in museum collections" which was dedicated to the centenary of making Greater Romania (1918). The event centered on evoking of moments, places or personalities that marked the history of the event through various categories of heritage pieces. At the meeting participated museographers and researchers from the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

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Event for closing the campaign „You can”

28 March 2018

On March 28, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted a celebration of the protagonists of the campaign "You Know You Can", launched in March 2018 by UN Women Moldova (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women). The campaign has presented the stories of ten women who have managed to assert themselves in various fields of activity and who, by their own example, have shown that they can achieve remarkable success, thereby motivating other women to write their own destiny.

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Event dedicated to the World Down Syndrome Day

18 March 2018

Each year, on March 21, the World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated as an opportunity to raise awareness of the problems faced by the people suffering from this genetic disorder. The event "Sun and Friends" organized on March 18 at the National Museum of History of Moldova by a group of volunteer parents, was dedicated to informing society about Down syndrome, which is not a disease and anyone can interact with people who were born with this disability.

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Christmas concert

14 December 2017

 
The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted on 14th December 2017 a Christmas Concert offered by the Organ Hall from Chișinău.

Under the musical direction of conductor Cristian Florea performed the National Chamber Orchestra and the National Chamber Choir, together with soloist, a virtuoso trumpeter, Gianmario Strappati (Italy).

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Educational activity “Be aware, not addicted!”

14 December 2017

On December 14th, the Section of Public Relations and Museum Education has organized for the students of the 8th grade from the Republican Boarding School with Sports Profile from Chișinău the activity "Be aware, not addicted!". The action concerns the implementation of the National Health Promotion Program for the years 2016-2020.

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Event dedicated to the traditional Swedish holiday, Santa Lucia

11 December 2017

 
The Embassy of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova celebrated St. Lucia's Day on 11th November 2017 at the National Museum of History of Moldova - one of the most important cultural traditions in Sweden, which announces the Christmas. Lucia is an ancient mythical character who has the role of bringing light into the darkness of the Swedish winters; therefore she is also called the Queen of Light.

The event started with the speech of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Chișinău, Mrs. Signe Burgstaller, who spoke about the significance of Santa Lucia holiday. The speech was followed by a special musical moment performed by the Swedish choir "Carl Gustaf's Pop".

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TRADITIONAL CONCERT FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF ROMANIA

30 November 2017

On Thursday, 30 November 2017, at 18:00, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted in the Blue Room a concert dedicated to the National Day of Romania, organized by the Organ Hall of Chişinău.

The concert for the Day of Romania was attended by the National Chamber Orchestra, first conductor Cristian Florea, soloists: the young instrumentalists Ștefan-Gabriel Luță (violin), Cezar Bordian and Adriana Babin (panpipe).

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Conference of the National Museum of History of Moldova History. Archeology. Museology, the 17th edition

20 October 2017

The annual scientific conference of the museum History. Archaeology. Museology, the 27th edition, took place on October 19 and 20, 2017. The conference began with the opening speech of Eugen Sava, general director. Several speeches and two papers were presented at the plenary session. Also, was presented the latest issue of the museum journal Tyragetia 2017, No. 2. The journal appears twice a year, has a language specific to scientific disciplines, but accessible to the public. Each article addresses a particular theme, a certain reality. The event organized by the museum gathered together in Chişinău 60 specialists (scientists, museographers, university professors) in the fields of history, archeology, museology from Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Romania etc.

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Abolition of Autonomy. Bessarabia – a New Tsarist Colony
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#Exhibit of the Month

This year we commemorate 350 years since the birth and 300 years since the death of Dimitrie Cantemir (October 26, 1673 - August 21, 1723), the most famous Romanian humanist thinker and also the author of the first original Romanian philosophical works.Dimitrie Cantemir represents one of the highest peaks of thought of his time, in all areas that his genius touched - in historiography, geography, philosophy, he opened up new perspectives for development...

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2023 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2023 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC