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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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Opening of the Exhibition “A Journey into the World of Mechanical Music”

25 September 2025

On September 25, 2025, as part of the European Heritage Days, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the opening of the temporary exhibition entitled "A Journey into the World of Mechanical Music."

The exhibition is dedicated to the evolution of sound playback devices and recording media, with a focus on the intersections between art, technology, and craftsmanship.

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Scientific Conference “The Gorbachev Era and the Transformations in the Communist Bloc”

21 September 2025

On September 21, 2025, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the proceedings of the scientific conference "The Gorbachev Era and the Transformations in the Communist Bloc", an event organized in partnership with the Institute of History of the State University of Moldova and the National Institute for the Study of Totalitarianism of the Romanian Academy, with the support of the Cooperation for Development and Democracy Promotion Program of the MFA of the Republic of Lithuania.


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International Conference: “The Outstanding Universal Value of the Precucuteni–Ariușd–Cucuteni–Trypillia Cultural Complex”

19 September 2025

On September 18-19, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the International Conference "The Outstanding Universal Value of the Precucuteni-Ariușd-Cucuteni-Trypillia Cultural Complex," a landmark event held in the framework of the European Heritage Days. The conference marked the official launch of a trilateral initiative to nominate this cultural complex for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.


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International Scientific Conference “Cultural Heritage of Yesterday – Implications in the Development of Tomorrow’s Sustainable Society” Section VI

18 September 2025

Held on 18 September 2025 in the Protocol Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Section VI - "Archaeology Today: Problems and Solutions" - brought together researchers, museographers, and cultural heritage specialists as part of the 12th edition of the international scientific conference "Cultural Heritage of Yesterday - Implications in the Development of Tomorrow's Sustainable Society." The event took place in the framework of the European Heritage Days, under the annual theme proposed by the Council of Europe: "Heritage and Architecture. Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future."


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A European culture of memory, built with the participation of young people from the Gagauzia ATU and Taraclia district

17 September 2025

On September 17, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova was visited by 70 school-students from the Gagauzia ATU and the Taraclia district, interested in learning about the history and memory of the victims of the Soviet occupation regime in the Moldavian (A)SSR. In the context of the European Heritage Days, the young people had the opportunity to discover personal objects, photographs, documents, diaries, testimonies and archival documents presented in the thematic exhibitions of the MNIM, which reveal the atrocities committed by the totalitarian regime.


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The Artisanal Exhibition “Craftsmanship as Art” within the International Event “Meeting of Italian Creators in the Republic of Moldova”

11 September 2025

On September 11, 2025, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted, for a few hours only, the artisanal exhibition Craftsmanship as Art-a brief yet memorable glimpse into the refined world of Italian luxury craftsmanship. The event offered visitors a curated selection of exceptional creations, handcrafted by renowned Italian artisans from ateliers such as Dalcuore, Formosa, Paolo Scafora, Gala Gloves, Luca Avitabile, Kiton, and others.


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Author’s Wine Festival – 4th Edition

7 September 2025

Between 6 and 7 September 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the 4th edition of the Author's Wine Festival, organized by the Association of Small Wine Producers of Moldova - Vin de Autor.

The festival brought together over 40 local producers who presented limited-edition wines, with a focus on indigenous grape varieties and winemaking methods adapted to regional characteristics. The program included musical performances, interactive activities with producers, and a concert by the artist Mihail, which marked the conclusion of the event.

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Successful implementation of the project Summer School “Dialogue between young people from both banks of the Dniester for building a European culture of memory and promoting democratic values - 2025 edition”

31 August 2025

During the period August 29-31, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Moldova, the Hanns Siedel Foundation - Republic of Moldova and the Institute of History of the Moldova State University, organized the 3rd edition of the Summer School "Dialogue between young people from both banks of the Dniester for building a European culture of memory and promoting democratic values".

In his welcoming speech to the participants of the Summer School, the Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Chisinau, Mr. Liudas Gintautas Dabkus, noted: "This project is crucial.

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Memorial Peloton 2025 – international commemorative action in Chisinau (2nd edition)

30 August 2025

On August 30, 2025, in the context of events commemorating the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, the international pedestrian tour "Memorial Peloton 2025" took place in Chisinau.

The commemorative action was initiated by the Sybir Memorial Museum in Białystok (Poland) in 2017, and after 2022 it expanded to other European countries marked by the dramatic events that took place after the signing of the secret protocol of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact on August 23, 1939.

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Opening of the exhibition “Sybir - Prison of the Nations”

29 August 2025

On August 29, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the Opening of the exhibition "Sybir - Prison of the Nations", developed as a result of cooperation between the Sybir Memorial Museum (Muzeum Pamięci Sybiru) in Białystok, the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Moldova.

In his opening address, the General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, dr. hab. Eugen Sava, pointed out the historical context of the dramatic events reflected in the exhibition approach: "It began on September 1, 1939 with the German attack on Poland, to which fascist Germany and the Soviet Union then aligned themselves, and conquered a large part of Poland.


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Opening of the Exhibition “European Moldova”

26 August 2025

On the occasion of the National Holidays-Independence Day and Romanian Language Day-the National Museum of History of Moldova inaugurated the temporary exhibition "European Moldova", a curatorial project dedicated to the Republic of Moldova's process of European association and integration.

The event took place on August 26, 2025, in Exhibition Hall No. 1, in the presence of representatives from cultural and educational institutions, as well as members of the general public. Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. habil. Eugen Sava, General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, and Dr. Elena Postică, curator of the exhibition.


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Roundtable “The Division of Europe – Consequences of the Hitler-Stalin Pact”

23 August 2025

On August 23, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the roundtable titled "The Division of Europe - Consequences of the Hitler-Stalin Pact," an event organized in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Institute of Social History in Berlin-Karlshorst. The gathering marked a day of profound reflection on the historical impact of the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact, 86 years after its signing, and provided a platform for dialogue among historians, researchers, cultural institution representatives, and the interested public.

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Opening of the Exhibition “The Unbroken – Light Through Darkness”

22 August 2025

On the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day, Friday, 22 August 2025, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova hosted the opening of the photographic exhibition "The Unbroken - Light Through Darkness," signed by Ukrainian photographer Serhii Himyush. The event brought together high-ranking officials, representatives of partner institutions, and members of the artistic and diplomatic community.


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Opening of the Exhibition “Dividing Europe. The Consequences of the Ribbentrop-Molotov (Hitler-Stalin) Pact”

31 July 2025

On 31 July 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the opening of the international exhibition "Dividing Europe. The Consequences of the Ribbentrop-Molotov (Hitler-Stalin) Pact". The project was developed in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation - Office in the Republic of Moldova, the Berlin-Karlshorst Museum, and the National Association of Young Historians of Moldova.

The event began with opening remarks from distinguished guests, who emphasized the importance of historical remembrance and international cooperation in promoting democratic values.

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Signing of the Partnership Agreement between the National Museum of History of Moldova and ICOM Moldova

24 July 2025

On July 24, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the signing of a partnership agreement between the museum and the National Committee of ICOM Moldova, in the context of launching the second edition of the project "The Artifact from Your Locality."

The agreement was signed by Dr. habil. Eugen Sava, General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, and Valeria Suruceanu, Administrator of the NGO ICOM Moldova.


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"European Excursion" Program – Second Edition

20 July 2025

Between June 24 and July 20, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova participated in the second edition of the educational program "European Excursion," implemented under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Moldova. The initiative aimed to facilitate access for students from rural areas to educational and cultural activities in the city of Chișinău.

In total, over 1,300 children aged 10 to 16 benefited from guided tours of the museum's permanent exhibition, provided by curators from the Public Relations and Museum Education Section. The tours were tailored to the participants' level of understanding and focused on key moments from national history


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Book launch: “The Narcissistic Problem and the Relationship with the Other in the Trauma Associated with the Phenomenon of Deportations from the Moldavian SSR”, author: dr. hab. Zinaida Bolea

4 July 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the launch of the monograph "Narcissistic issues and the relationship with the Other in the trauma associated with the phenomenon of deportations from the Moldavian SSR", signed by dr. hab. Zinaida Bolea.

The event was organized in the context of commemorative actions dedicated to the Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Stalinism in the Republic of Moldova, bringing together historians, psychologists, journalists, writers, artists, civic activists.

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Opening of the Exhibition “The Evolution of Elections in the Republic of Moldova”

1 July 2025

On July 1, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the opening of the exhibition "The Evolution of Elections in the Republic of Moldova", organized by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), the Continuous Electoral Training Center (CICDE), and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems in Moldova (IFES Moldova).

The exhibition visually and chronologically documents the major transformations that electoral processes in the Republic of Moldova have undergone, highlighting both legislative developments and the modernization of electoral logistics, with a special focus on citizen engagement and the role of civic education in shaping participatory democracy


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The First National Congress Of Memory, 85 Years after the soviet occupation of Bessarabia

28 June 2025

On June 28, 2025, at the Palace of the Republic in Chisinau, the first National Congress of Memory took place - an event of historical and symbolic importance for the Republic of Moldova dedicated to the commemoration of the victims of political repressions committed by the totalitarian-communist regime between 1917 and 1989. The Congress brought together survivors of deportations and repressions, descendants of victims, researchers, historians, teachers, the representatives of public authorities, museum institutions, civil society and diplomatic missions accredited in the Republic of Moldova, with the aim of contributing to the consolidation of a platform for dialogue between state institutions, civil society and local communities by promoting the democratic culture of memory in accordance with the European values of truth, human dignity and justice.

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International Scientific Convention and Inauguration of Exhibition at The National Museum Of History of Moldova

24 June 2025

On June 24, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the scientific conference "1940 in the history of Lithuania and Bessarabia: historical and memorial perspectives" took place, an event organized in cooperation with the Institute of History of the Moldova State University and the Genocide and Resistance Research Center of Lithuania, with the support of the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme of the MFA of the Republic of Lithuania and the Hanns Seidel Foundation - Republic of Moldova.


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Abolition of Autonomy. Bessarabia – a New Tsarist Colony
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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