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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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#Exhibit of the Month

August 2024

The first issue of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova

The National Museum of History of Moldova presents, as the exhibit of the month for August, the first issue of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova, published in August 1994. This issue is a reference document in the legislative history of the Republic of Moldova, being the first edition of the state's official publication.

The Official Gazette, Year 1, No. 1, documents the first legislative acts and presidential decrees following the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova. Published by the State Directorate for Informational Assurance (MOLDPRES), this inaugural issue includes laws, documents adopted by Parliament, presidential decrees, and international acts, reflecting the state's efforts to ensure transparency and inform its citizens.

The contents of this issue include:

• The Constitution of the Republic of Moldova: The full publication of the Constitution, adopted on July 29, 1994, which forms the legal foundation of the state. The Constitution establishes the essential principles and norms for the functioning of society and state institutions.
• The Decree Promulgating the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova: The official act promulgating the Constitution, signed by the President of the Republic of Moldova, marking the entry into force of the Supreme Law on August 27, 1994.
• The Law on the Manner of Publication and Entry into Force of Official Acts: Detailed regulations regarding the procedures for the publication and implementation of adopted legislation.
• The Decision Ensuring the Publication of the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova: Administrative decisions for organizing and operating this official publication.
• A Word to the Reader: An introductory message for the readers of the first edition of the Official Gazette, highlighting the importance of transparency and access to information.

This exhibit also marks the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, a significant moment in the country's modern history. The 1994 Constitution was a crucial step in establishing democracy and the rule of law in the Republic of Moldova.

The Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova is the tool through which laws and official acts become accessible to the public. The first edition, from August 1994, symbolizes the beginning of legislative transparency and an efficient administration in the Republic of Moldova.

Visitors are invited to examine this unique issue and reflect on the importance of public information in the legislative process. The Official Gazette from Year 1, No. 1, August 1994, is not just a historical document but also a testament to the Republic of Moldova's commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law.