On Thursday, 18 June 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the solemn ceremony dedicated to Historian's Day. Fifteen years ago, by Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova No. 427 of 10 June 2011, Historian's Day was established as a sign of appreciation for the contributions made by the community of historians to the promotion of democratic values. The event was organized by the Institute of History of Moldova State University in partnership with the "Alexandru Moșanu" Association of Historians of the Republic of Moldova and the National Museum of History of Moldova.

Highlighting the involvement of historians in the process of integrating the Republic of Moldova into the European Union and acknowledging their contributions to promoting truth, authentic traditions, and identity, the solemn meeting included congratulatory messages from representatives of ministries, trade unions, state institutions, and organizations in the fields of research and innovation.

A well-deserved tribute to the community of historians was paid by Dr. Valentina Olaru, State Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Research; Academician Ion Hadârcă, Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and head of the Social, Economic, Humanistic Sciences and Arts Section of the ASM; Dr. Igor Șarov, professor and vice-rector of Moldova State University; Olga Andronovici, deputy director of the National Museum of History of Moldova; Ghenadie Donos, president of the Education and Science Trade Union Federation; Dr. habil., university professor Anatol Petrencu, President of the "Alexandru Moșanu" Association of Historians of the Republic of Moldova; Dr. Costin Croitoru, director of the "Carol I" Museum in Brăila, Romania; Dr. Igor Cașu, director of the National Archives Agency; Dr. Anatol Țăranu, signatory of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Moldova; Dr. Igor Bercu, dean of the Faculty of History and Philosophy of Moldova State University; corresponding member of the ASM, Dr. habil. Gheorghe Cojocaru, director of the Institute of History of Moldova State University; corresponding member of the ASM, Dr. habil. Ion Mereuță, director of the Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology of Moldova State University; Petru Vicol, director of the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History; Dr. Larisa Noroc, head of the Department of History and Social Sciences of the Faculty of Philology and History at Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chișinău; Dr. habil., university professor Gheorghe Postică, head of the Archaeology Section at the National Museum of History of Moldova; and corresponding member, Dr. habil., university professor Victor Juc, director of the Institute for Political, Legal and Sociological Research of Moldova State University.

As a sign of deep gratitude for their attitude, and for promoting science and culture at the national and international levels, as well as excellence in research, ASM Vice President Academician Ion Hadârcă awarded Anniversary Diplomas of the ASM. On the occasion of Historian's Day, as well as the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ASM and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the first academic-type research institutes, the academic distinctions were awarded to the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Institute of History of Moldova State University, the "Alexandru Moșanu" Association of Historians of the Republic of Moldova, the Faculty of History and Philosophy of Moldova State University, the Faculty of Philology and History of Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chișinău, and the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History. At the same time, several historians received special diplomas, and corresponding member Gheorghe Cojocaru was awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Research.

The Professional Day of Historians was accompanied by music performed by students from the Art School in Ialoveni, under the guidance of mentor Gheorghe Nicolaescu.