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We find ourselves in the month of April, as we prepare to celebrate Easter-a moveable religious holiday rich in festive rituals and ceremonial activities that place this event at the very heart of Christian spiritual life. The spirit of the Resurrection is beautifully complemented by ten Easter-themed postcards from the heritage of the National Museum of History of Moldova, printed a century ago. These pieces were added to the museum's postcard collection over a decade ago following a successful acquisition; as the fund for Easter-themed illustrations is modest, we are in a constant search for new additions.

These postcards are "extraordinary" in terms of their postal, typographical, and chromatic effects-the primary reason for revisiting this genre of greetings. Unlike "classic" postcards, these are smaller in size (6.5 cm x 11 cm), made of cardboard (with the exception of one piece made of photographic paper in black and white), and feature "vivid" colors. Printed in Romania and Germany, they bear the marks of having been sent and circulated through the post.

The name of the holiday originates from the verb persach, meaning "to pass," a term adopted by the Jews from the Egyptians. It entered the Romanian language through the Byzantine-Latin form Paschae, signifying the "passage through death to life, the victory of life, and liberation from the bondage of sin." Easter is a holiday of tolerance and forgiveness, representing a bridge between the present and the past. The significance of this celebration is conveyed through its symbols, which are also featured on these postcards: Hand-painted eggs, the Easter Bunny and the Lamb, traditional sweet breads (cozonac and pască), biblical scenes related to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Easter table also features pască-a ritual food reminiscent of ancient, bloodless "reconciliation" sacrifices. Its preparation is the exclusive task of women, the givers of life, as the leavened dough is considered "alive."

The most significant component of the Easter holiday, however, is the Light. The Ceremony of the Holy Light is associated with the miracle of the light appearing on Easter Sunday at Christ's Tomb in Jerusalem. The candle, often depicted in these images, carries a powerful message; it is with the Resurrection candle that we return home after the midnight religious service. Furthermore, the Easter Bunny represents the rebirth of nature, so eagerly awaited after a harsh winter.

Unlike Christmas, when the announcement and ritual integration of the community into sacred time was the duty of caroling groups, at Easter, "one does not go from house to house." Instead, the ritual meal is organized within each family, symbolizing a direct communion with God.


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Scientific Conference „Union of Romanian Principalities of 1859: Historical Context and Contemporary Significance”

24 January 2012

On 24 January 2012 the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted the Scientific Conference "Union of Romanian Principalities of 1859: Historical Context and Contemporary Significance". In the opening session of the conference the audience was addressed with welcoming speeches by Mr. Gheorghe Negru, Acting President of the Association of Historians from Moldova, Mr. Ion Negrei, Vice President of the Association of Historians from Moldova, Mr. Gheorghe Postică, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, His Excellence Marius Lazurcă, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of Moldova, Dr. Gheorghe Cojocaru, director of the Institute of History, State and Law, Mr. Constantin Tănase, editor of the newspaper "Timpul de dimineață", Mr. Nicolae Dabija, editor of the weekly "Literatura și Arta", President of the Democratic Forum of Romanians from Moldova

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Scientific Symposium „Architect Robert Kurtz - 100 Years from the Date of Birth”

18 January 2012

On 18 January 2012, at the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova there was held the Scientific Symposium "Architect Robert Kurtz - 100 Years from the Date of Birth" organized by Ludmila Nastase, head of the Alexey Shchusev House Museum. The symposium was attended by architects N. Zaporojan, T. Nesterov, Acad. G. Bosenco. The reports presented at the symposium highlighted the unknown facts about the life and work of the architect Robert Kurtz, touched on themes of his creation and his contribution to the urban development in the Republic of Moldova.

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Annual Scientific Session 2011

21 October 2011

On October 20 - 21, 2011, at the museum there was held the Annual Scientific Session, having reached the twenty-first edition. In the session opening the audience was addressed by Eugen Sava, general director of the museum, Igor Şarov, dean of the Faculty of History and Philosophy of the State University of Moldova, Silviu Tabac, deputy director of the Institute of Cultural Heritage of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova

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Symposium ”NANO-2011”

8 October 2011

On 6-9 October in Chisinau there took place the fourth edition of the Symposium "NANO-2011" organized by the „D. Ghițu" Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, University of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Union of Technical Scientific Societies of Moldova, National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova and Moldova Humboldt Club.

Symposium objectives: bringing together experts from the institutions and organizations from various countries, which actively work towards the exchange of experience, promotion of new ideas and forms of cooperation, search of opportunities to attract young researchers in scientific cooperation with Germany and other foreign countries

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The 12th Numismatic Symposium

15 September 2011

From 15 to 16 September 2011 at the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova there were conducted proceedings of the 12th Numismatic Symposium organized by the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, the "Vasile Pârvan" Institute of Archaeology of the Romanian Academy (Bucharest) and the Numismatic Society of the Republic of Moldova

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Scientific Conference "Liturgical Standard of Stephen the Great"

25 August 2011

The conference highlighted scientific concept of the exhibition "Liturgical Standard of Stephen the Great" (held in Chisinau on August 27 to September 10), addressing the main historical, artistic and conservation issues on the flag. There were presented the following communications

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International Museum Day

18 May 2011

International Museum Day was celebrated this year by the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova through the series of events, which took place between 10:00 and 18:00. This time the theme of the Day was «Museums and Memory» (as decided by ICOM).

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Scientific Conference „Land Ownership in Bessarabia: traditions, organization and regulation”

17 May 2011

On the occasion of the 195th anniversary from the time of creation of the Bessarabian Topographic Commission headed by Colonel S.I. Kornilovich (1816), on May 17, 2011 the Sector of Modern History of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova has organized a scientific conference "Land Ownership in Bessarabia: History, Organization, and Regulation".

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The European Night of Museums 2011

14 May 2011

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova for the sixth time took part in the European cultural program «Night of Museums». It was open to the public for free on the night of 14 to 15 May from 18:00 to 02:00.

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Charity Event „Stop a moment”

27 April 2011

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted a charity event organized by Viorica Nagacevschi Foundation for the old people from the Chisinau Shelter and children from the Abandoned Children's Home from Straseni. The event began with the opening of an exhibition "Stop a moment," which displayed 100 photographs with portraits of old people and children, and a few nuns from the Hirova Monastery, all made by photographer Iurie Raileanu.

The charity event has brought joy to those whom it was dedicated to. They were presented with photographs and gifts from sponsors

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Charity Event „Stop a moment”

27 April 2011

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted a charity event organized by Viorica Nagacevschi Foundation for the old people from the Chisinau Shelter and children from the Abandoned Children's Home from Straseni. The event began with the opening of an exhibition "Stop a moment," which displayed 100 photographs with portraits of old people and children, and a few nuns from the Hirova Monastery, all made by photographer Iurie Raileanu.

The charity event has brought joy to those whom it was dedicated to. They were presented with photographs and gifts from sponsors

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Museum Education Seminar

30 March 2011

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova held on March 30, 2011, at 10:00, the Museum Education Seminar "Types and Methods of Museum Pedagogy".

The seminar was attended by professionals in the field of public relations from the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, National Art Museum of Moldova, National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, A.S. Pushkin's House-Museum as well as school teachers and university lecturers from Chisinau

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Scientific conference "93 years after the unification of Bessarabia with Romania"

26 March 2011

National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted on 26 March 2011 in the Blue Room, the scientific conference "93 years after the unification of Bessarabia with Romania" The conference was attended by renowned historians from Republic of Moldova and Romania. In the framework of this scientific manifestation there was presented the Collection of documents : Gheorghe Cojocaru, Operation "South" Chisinau. Операция "Юг» Кишинев, Chisinau, 2010, 484 p.

The conference program can be found here.


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Book Presentation "Historical center of Chisinau at the beginning of 21st century: Directory of architectural monuments"

10 March 2011

The SITe Center (Architecture, Cultural Heritage, and Design) and the ARC Publishing House, in the framework of a public event held at the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, had presented the album "Historical center of Chisinau at the beginning of 21st century: Directory of architectural monuments" considered by experts "an album of national importance".

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Round Table “Entry into force of the Law on the protection of archaeological heritage”

9 March 2011

On March 9, from 11:00, at the Blue Room of the museum there took place the press conference and the round table on "Entry into force of the Law on the protection of archaeological heritage" organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova, and the National Association of Young Historians of Moldova

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Presentation of the Institute of Social History „Pro Memoria"

15 February 2011

The Blue Room of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova hosted the presentation of the Institute of Social History “Pro Memoria”. The objectives of the new institution are the following: application of new research and teaching methodologies in the field of historical sciences; elaboration, implementation / execution, evaluation and monitoring of various projects at local / national level in order to develop scientific and didactic potential in the field; organizing and participation in seminars, symposia, conferences; dissemination of historical knowledge through local and foreign mass media.

The event was attended by researchers from academic, university, and museum institutions, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova.

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Municipal Seminar on History „Development of Museum Heritage to Improve the Learning Process for the Subject of History"

25 January 2011

The National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova has held a methodical seminar on “Development of Museum Heritage to Improve the Learning Process for the Subject of History” attended by teachers of history from schools of the municipality of Chisinau. The event was organized in collaboration with the General Directorate for Education, Youth, and Sports of the Municipality of Chisinau

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Presentation of a series of postage stamps „Exhibits from the Treasury of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture”

25 January 2011

 
Tuesday, January 25, in one of the rooms of the permanent exhibition “History and Civilization” the presentation of a new issue of postage stamps „Exhibits from the Treasury of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova. The Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture” had place. The postage stamps were produced by the „Posta Moldovei” State Enterprise on the basis of a cooperation agreement signed with the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova on January 12, 2011 for familiarization of philatelists around the world with unique items from the museum’s collections

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Symposium “Bessarabian Nobility in the Russian Empire during the Reform Period”

1 December 2010

On November 30 – December 1, 2010 the Modern History Department of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova held the National Symposium Bessarabian Nobility in the Russian Empire during the Reform Perioddedicated to the 105th anniversary of the Alexandru Matei Cotruta’s death (1827-1905).

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Round Table “Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutional State”

13 November 2010

Within the framework of the 12th International Symposium “Romanians from Abroad” on November 13, 2010 at 11:30 in the Blue Room of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova there was hosted the Round Table “Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutional State” held by ASTRA.  Greetings to the participants were addressed by Elena Postica, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the National Museum of Archaeology and History of Moldova; Ion Negrei, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova; Areta Mosu, President of the Iasi ASTRA Department “Mihail Kogalniceanu”; Victor Grecu, Vice  President of ASTRA, Sibiu. In the discussion there were also participated Teodor Carnat, the President of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in the Republic of Moldova; Victor Axenti; Claudia Partole, Maria Danilov, PhD; Viorel Hodis, PhD (Cluj-Napoca), Gheorghe Iutis, PhD (Iasi); Gheorghe Marzenco, Press Office of the President of the Republic of Moldova; and others

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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.
©2006-2026 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.
©2006-2026 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