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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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Activities dedicated to the International Day of Children with Cancer

15-17 February 2024

Last week, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, there were activities dedicated to the International Day of Children with Cancer, marked annually on February 15.

On February 15, the facade of the Museum was lit up in golden yellow, which expresses solidarity with children facing oncological diseases. Through this, an atmosphere of sensitization and awareness was created among the population regarding the importance of support for these children and their families during the difficult period they are going through.

Later, on February 17, 30 children who beat the fight against cancer had a day full of activities at the Museum. They discovered the history of the exhibits in our halls and participated in various creative workshops.

In addition, the motorcycle club "Răzeșii Moldovei" launched a fundraising initiative to support this cause and to support children with cancer in Moldova through a motorcycle race - Health Ride for Children ( https://hrfc.md/ ) which will take place on April 21, 2024 in the city center.

Event participants and their supporters will be able to meet children and teenagers who have beaten this disease. This will be a great opportunity to show your support for these little heroes.

The activities were organized in partnership with "Viața fără leucemie" Association and "Răzeșii Moldovei".