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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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"Welcome, spring!"

2 March 2023

On March 2, 2023, in the hall on the ground floor, the National Museum of History of Moldova in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Library, the Community Center for Children and Youth "Andries" and the School of Arts "Alexei Stârcea" organized an event dedicated to children, entitled "Welcome, spring!", to celebrate together the coming of spring and the tradition of martișor.

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Launch of the "PAIN IN REFUGEES" exhibition

24 February 2023

On February 24, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the exhibition "PAIN IN REFUGEES" was launched.

The exhibition was organized by the team of the Society for the Study and Combat of Pain from the Republic of Moldova, and aimed to sensitize the population and outline the fact that pain affects every aspect of human life.


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The Ball of Angels "In love with life" at NMHM

14 February 2023

On February 14, 2023, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the first charity ball was held with the participation of over 70 people with special needs from all over the country. The event with the generic name "Ball of Angels" was organized by the "Plaiul Soarelui" Foundation and the NGO "Planeta Carității", in partnership with the Chisinau City Hall.

That event fulfilled the children's dream of being princes and princesses, but also to have the opportunity to enjoy the delightful magic of a festive celebration.


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Commemoration of Maria Cebotari (on her 113th birthday) at the National Museum of History of Moldova

12 February 2023

Between February 10-12, 2023, a series of activities were organized at the National Museum of History of Moldova, devoted to the commemoration of Maria Cebotari, 113 years after her birth.

On February 10, in the Blue Hall, in a very special atmosphere, the death mask of Maria Cebotari was handed over by her son Fritz Curzon and inaugurated as part of the permanent exhibition of NMHM.


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Launch of the volume "Identities of Chisinau: 31 August 1989 street". International conference materials, Collection of studies, IDN Series, Chisinau, Bons Offices, 2023, by Sergiu Musteață and Alexandru Corduneanu (Eds.)

9 February 2023

On February 9, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, was launched the volume "Identities of Chisinau: Street 31 August 1989". Materials of the international conference, Collection of studies, IDN Series, Chisinau, Bons Offices, 2023, by Sergiu Musteață and Alexandru Corduneanu (Eds.).

The coordinators of the collection of studies, Sergiu Musteață and Alexandru Corduneanu highlighted in their speeches the importance of studying the history of the city of Chisinau, for not only a better knowledge of the past, but also a better construction of the future.

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Inauguration of the "Architecture of Independence in Central Europe" exhibition

1 February 2023

On February 1, 2023, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova took place the opening of the "Architecture of Independence in Central Europe" exhibition.

The event was opened by Eugen Sava, the General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, who stated that this exhibition is a continuation of the collaboration between NMHM, the Polish Institute in Bucharest and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Chisinau.


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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

27 January 2023

In 1944, Anne Frank wrote in her diary: "What is done cannot be undone, but at least one you can prevent it happening again".

Every year, on January 27, we mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a tragic event in history that resulted in the loss of life of millions of Jews, as well as other marginalized groups.


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Book launch: "Romanian lands seen by artists from the West (15th-19th centuries)", edited by Robert Denndorf, album coordinator: Silvia Corlăteanu-Granciuc

26 January 2023

On 26th of January, The National Musuem of History of Moldova, in collaboration with the Institute of History of the MSU, organized the launch of the work "Romanian lands seen by artists from the West (15th-19th centuries). Album", edited by Robert Denndorf (Germany). The album was coordinated by university professor Dr. Silvia Corlăteanu-Granciuc, the scientific secretary of the Institute of History of the MSU.

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Azerbaijan-Moldova youth forum "Karabakh is Azerbaijan"

19 January 2023

On January 19, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the Azerbaijan-Moldova youth forum "Karabakh is Azerbaijan" on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Leader of the Nation of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev.

Representatives of state institutions and various organizations from Moldova and Azerbaijan participated in the forum.


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National Day of Culture at NMHM

15 January 2023

In the context of the National Day of Culture, which was celebrated on January 15, the National Museum of History of Moldova carried out a series of activities and events dedicated to it.

On January 12, took place the inauguration of the exhibition: "Chisinau: an unknown history". The event was enjoyed by a huge audience, who, guided by our colleagues from NMHM, studied with interest the pieces exhibited in the showcases..


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Independent Moldova
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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
Phanariot Regime
Golden Age of the Romanian Culture
Struggle for Maintaining of Independence of Moldova
Formation of Independent Medieval State of Moldova
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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