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The Chișinău Diocesan Girls' School opened its doors on May 3, 1864, addressing a pressing need: in Bessarabia there were no institutions dedicated to the education of clergy's daughters. According to the 1864 circular, teaching was conducted in the Romanian language, a provision applied throughout the diocese. The school's first headmistress was Anastasia Rizo, of noble origin, invited by Archbishop Antonie.

The curriculum, approved by the Ministry of Public Education and the Chișinău Diocese, combined theoretical subjects with practical training. Students studied religion, reading and writing in Romanian, Slavonic, and Russian, arithmetic and exercises in calculation, world history and geography. The program was complemented by church singing and practical skills such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, as well as household management - baking bread and prosphora, preparing meals and preserves, caring for livestock, and cultivating gardens.

The composite, taken in 1911 at the studio of Z. N. Sumovski in Chișinău, depicts 29 graduates and 13 teachers. At the center are portraits of Bishop Serafim (Ciciagov), headmistress N. R. Mihelson, teacher V. E. Bejerian, and priests F. Ghiliarov and P. Jurikas. Among the teaching staff was Paraskovia Vasilievna Cuciurenko, a calligraphy teacher for 37 years, who in 1911 became senior educator and assistant headmistress. For her dedication, she was awarded the gold medal "For Long Service."

On the reverse of the vignette is a label from the store and workshop of frames, paintings, mirrors, and window glass owned by A. D. Kon'gova, Chișinău, Gogol Street no. 37, near the State Bank.

This graduation composite was donated at the end of 2025 to the National Museum of History of Moldova by the Dadiștian family from Drochia.



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Book Launch: „Hansca: the medieval settlement in the Lăpușna Woods”, authors: Gheorghe POSTICĂ, Ion HÎNCU, / "Ion Creangă" State Pedagogical University of Chișinău; National Museum of Bukovina, Suceava. - Suceava: Ed. Karl A. Romstorfer

23 April 2026

On April 23, 2026, in the Blue Hall, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the book launch: „Hansca: the medieval settlement in the Lăpușna Woods", authors: Gheorghe POSTICĂ, Ion HÎNCU, / "Ion Creangă" State Pedagogical University of Chișinău; National Museum of Bukovina, Suceava. - Suceava: Ed. Karl A. Romstorfer, 2025, 857 p.: ill. tab., Coord.: Sergiu Musteață, Constantin-Emil Ursu, - ISBN 978-630-6701-02-5.


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Special Guided Tour of the UNSEEN and UNSPOKEN Exhibition

21 April 2026

On April 21, starting at 5:00 PM, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted a special guided tour of the UNSEEN and UNSPOKEN exhibition, led by the artist herself. It was a unique opportunity to discover the stories behind the photographs and engage in a direct dialogue with the author.

The exhibition showcases two powerful projects by the artist

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International Day of Monuments and Sites 2026

18 April 2026

Under the theme "Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflict and Disaster," the National Museum of History of Moldova marked International Day of Monuments and Sites (18 April) through a series of events designed to educate, promote, and protect our collective memory.

The series began on 8 April with a thematic lesson dedicated to students from the "Litterarum" Lyceum. Adriana Mocan, senior specialist, delivered a public lesson in which the young participants studied four historic manor houses: Manuc Bey, Pommer, Balioz, and Vila-Mândâc.

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National flashmob "A light and a loaf of bread" dedicated to the memory of the victims of the famine of 1946-1947 in the Moldavian SSR

18 April 2026

On April 18, 2026, a national flashmob with the title "A light and a loaf of bread" took place in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova, a commemorative action dedicated to the victims of the famine of 1946-1947 in the Moldavian SSR. The event was organized by the Association of Former Deportees and Political Prisoners of Moldova in cooperation with the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Metropolitanate of Bessarabia and the Exarchate of the Plains, the Diocese of Southern Bessarabia, the Diocese of Balti, the City Hall of Cahul, the Mieroszewski Center (Poland) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (Republic of Moldova).


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Artistic Activity: "The Bridge of Friendship Between Music and Color"

8 April 2026

On April 8, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the artistic event titled "The Bridge of Friendship Between Music and Color," organized by coordinators Svetlana Sergheeva and Lucia Bobeică.

The concert featured performances by students from the "Eugen Doga" Music School in Chișinău. Additionally, students from the "A. Șciusev" Children's Fine Arts School in Chișinău contributed to the event with an exhibition of paintings and sculptures.

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Opening of the exhibition "The Famine of 1946–1947. History and Memory in Gagauzia"

7 April 2026

On April 7, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the opening of the photo-documentary exhibition "The Famine of 1946-1947. History and Memory in Gagauzia", dedicated to one of the most tragic pages in the history of the totalitarian-communist regime. The exhibition approach brought to the attention of the larger public documents, photographs, testimonies regarding the causes and consequences of the famine of 1946-1947 in the south of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic, contributing to a better understanding of this scourge in Gagauz communities.


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Opening of the Painting and Graphics Exhibition "Queen Marie and Chisinau"

27 March 2026

On March 27, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the "Mihai Eminescu" Romanian Cultural Institute in Chisinau, hosted the opening of the painting and graphics exhibition "Queen Marie and Chisinau," featuring the works of artists Antonina and Vitalie Grișciuc.

The event was opened with a welcoming address by Dr. Hab. Eugen Sava, Director General of the National Museum of History of Moldova

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International Conference: "The Late Iron Age between the Baltic and the Black Sea"

21 March 2026

Between March 19 and 21, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the international archaeology conference "The Late Iron Age between the Baltic and the Black Sea." The event was organized through a partnership between the "Ion Creangă" State Pedagogical University of Chișinău (UPSC), Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin), and the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The conference marked the final phase of the Moldovan-German interdisciplinary research project funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, grant ME 1253/12-1, 2021-2026). This project was carried out by UPSC under the coordination of Dr. Octavian Munteanu, in partnership with FU Berlin under the coordination of Prof. Dr. Michael Meyer

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Closing Ceremony of the Anniversary Exhibition: "35 Years of Good Deeds Together. The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation in Images"

18 March 2026

On March 18, 2026, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the closing ceremony of the anniversary exhibition "35 Years of Good Deeds Together. The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation in Images." Open to the public from February 18 to March 18, 2026, the exhibition was organized by the Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation, at the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Romania, in partnership with the National Museum of History of Moldova (NMHM)

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Visit of the Greek Delegation to the National Museum of History of Moldova

16 March 2026

On 16 March 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the visit to the Republic of Moldova of the delegation led by Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture of the Hellenic Republic.

The delegation, accompanied by H.E. Nikolaos Krikos, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Moldova, Cristian Jardan, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, and Corneliu Cirimpei, State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, was welcomed by the deputy directors of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Livia Ermurachi, Alexandru Argint, and Olga Andranovici.


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Workshop “The Concept of the Valorization of National Memory: Poland’s Experience in the Context of the Republic of Moldova”

9 March 2026

On 9 March 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the visit to Chișinău of representatives of the Polish Presidency and the Institute of National Remembrance. On this occasion, the workshop "The Concept of the Valorization of National Memory: Poland's Experience in the Context of the Republic of Moldova" was organized, dedicated to the exchange of experience in the field of researching and documenting the past. Polish experts shared the experience accumulated over more than 26 years of activity, presenting the institutional model and the mechanisms through which the memory of the periods of oppression experienced by Poland is investigated and valorized.


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Launch of the work “Take the World into the World” by Mircea Cantor

5 March 2026

On 5 March 2026, the Red Hall of the Muzeul Național de Istorie a Moldovei - in partnership with Ateneul Național din Iași, Institutul Cultural Român "Mihai Eminescu" and Uniunea Artiștilor Plastici din Republica Moldova - hosted the presentation of the work "Take the World into the World," created by Mircea Cantor, in the presence of Cristian-Leon Țurcanu and representatives of cultural institutions from Romania and the Republic of Moldova.


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Thematic Lessons “War in Peacetime”

4 March 2026

On 3 and 4 March, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted thematic lessons titled "War in Peacetime" as part of the Day of Memory and Gratitude, dedicated to commemorating the heroes who fell in the War on the Dniester in 1992. Together with students from the "Orizont" Theoretical High School, we discussed the War for the Defense of the Independence and Territorial Integrity of the Republic of Moldova.


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Symbols of Spring

28 February 2026

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted an educational activity dedicated to the symbol of spring-the mărțișor. Through an interactive presentation, the participants discovered the origin and significance of the red-and-white string, the traditions associated with March 1st, and the evolution of this custom over time.

Organized by museum curators Galina Mirzac and Alina Parabina, the event welcomed students from the "I. Neciui-Levițchi" Theoretical High School in an accessible and friendly format.

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International Tourist Guide Day

21 February 2026

Every year on February 21, the National Museum of History of Moldova celebrates International Tourist Guide Day, which was first observed in 1990 at the initiative of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA). This day is an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to tourist guides worldwide, as well as to those working in museums.


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Book launch: Din viața privată și ascunsă a copiilor lui Dimitrie Cantemir: studii și documente / From the Private and Hidden Life of Dimitrie Cantemir’s Children: Studies and Documents / Из частной и тайной жизни детей Дмитрия Кантемира: исследования и документы — author: dr. hab. Lilia Zabolotnaia; publisher: Editura “Lexon Prim” (2025)

17 February 2026

On 17 February 2026 the launch of the volume took place at the Muzeul Național de Istorie a Moldovei. The work, presented in parallel texts in Romanian, English and Russian, offers researchers a rigorous and well-documented scholarly instrument with an extensive critical apparatus (bibliography and an index of names). The study and its publication were carried out within the national subprogram "Museum historical-archaeological heritage: systematization and scientific-cultural valorization (Code: 180101)," implemented by the museum.


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International scientific conference “Cultural Heritage of Yesterday — Implications for the Development of the Society of Tomorrow”, 13th edition

11 February 2026

On 11 February 2026, in the context of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Section VI of the international conference "Cultural Heritage of Yesterday - Implications for the Development of the Society of Tomorrow" (13th edition) took place. The conference was organized by Academia de Științe a Moldovei in partnership with Muzeul Național de Istorie a Moldovei, Centrul Mitropolitan de Cercetări Științifice TABOR, Institutul de Etnologie al Academiei Naționale de Științe a Ucrainei and Universitatea Liberă din Berlin.


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The culture of memory and cultural heritage in the post-totalitarian society presented at the international scientific conference “Yesterday’s cultural heritage – implications for the development of tomorrow’s society”

11 February 2026

On February 11, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova participated in the opening of the international scientific conference "Yesterday's cultural heritage - implications for the development of tomorrow's society", Iași-Chișinău-Bucharest-Lviv. The event is organized by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova in the context of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, in cooperation with the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Metropolitan Center for Scientific Research TABOR, the Institute of Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Free University of Berlin.


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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026

26 January 2026

On January 27, the National Museum of History of Moldova commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. This year marks 85 years since the beginning of the Holocaust in Bessarabia and the establishment of the Chișinău Ghetto.

This day serves both as a moment of commemoration and a call to reflect on the role of education in preventing hate, extremism, and the distortion of memory.


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Bessarabia and MASSR between the Two World Wars
Bessarabia and Moldavian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in the Period between the Two World Wars
Revival of National Movement
Time of Reforms and their Consequences
Abolition of Autonomy. Bessarabia – a New Tsarist Colony
Period of Relative Autonomy of Bessarabia within the Russian Empire
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Golden Age of the Romanian Culture
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Formation of Independent Medieval State of Moldova
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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