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The work In Memoriam. In Memory of the Heroes Who Fell at the Nistru (1992) was developed within the Center for Culture and Military History and published under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, the Bureau for Reintegration, and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova. Authors: Gheorghe Bălan, Vitalie Ciobanu, Gheorghe Cojocaru.

This work provides a retrospective of the events that led to the outbreak of the war on the Nistru, accompanied by photographs of the heroes who lost their lives in the battles to defend the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova.

On March 2, 1992, the political conflict in the Nistru region escalated into a true fratricidal war. Under the fabricated pretext of "defending Russia's southern borders," political adventurers from the former Soviet metropolis encouraged Transnistrian separatism by arming secessionist paramilitary groups. At the same time, thousands of mercenary Cossacks and prisoners released early from jails, along with tanks and missiles, were sent against Independent Moldova, in a desperate attempt to revive the fallen empire.

Russia's undeclared war against the Republic of Moldova left behind hundreds of dead and wounded, shattered families, and villages in ruins. More than 50,000 peaceful residents from the conflict zone were forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge from the horrors of war.

For the sake of freedom and the future, Moldova's defenders faced death, enduring the hardships and humiliations of war.

During the Nistru war, 198 soldiers of the National Army and 89 personnel from the Ministry of Internal Affairs lost their lives, while 40 combatants went missing without a trace, and nearly 300 were left disabled.

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Ion Ungureanu celebrated at the National Museum of History of Moldova

September 8, 2015

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted an exceptional cultural event dedicated to celebrating the 80th anniversary from the birth of the illustrious scholar Ion Ungureanu.

The event "Ion Ungureanu, a destiny light by the Evening Star" was organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Theatre Union of Moldova. First rank personalities from the cultural and scientific community of Moldova, academics, actors, singers, teachers and students came to pay homage to the renowned actor, director and politician.

The event started with the presentation of an homage exhibition with over 230 photographic images, documents, books, theater programs and posters, trophies and awards on display, relics that reflect important aspects of the life and work of one of the most prominent personalities of the national culture.

Many persons spoke about Ion Ungureanu's personality and invaluable contribution to the revival and development of national culture, to promoting national and universal values, among them: the Minister of Culture Monica Babuc; academicians Eugen Doga, Ion Hadârcă, Nicolae Dabija, Gheorghe Ghidirim; writer Spiridon Vangheli; composer Constantin Rusnac; president of Theater Union of Moldova Sandu Grecu; president of the Union of Writers of Moldova Arcadie Suceveanu; president of the Union of Cinematographers of Moldova Sergiu Prodan; director of "Luceafărul" Theater Boris Focșa; director of the National Theatre "Mihai Eminescu" Petru Hadârcă; colleagues and disciples of the maestro Ion Ungureanu.

The actors of „Ginta Latină" Theater fascinated the audience with a theatrical message of congratulation while the singer Zinaida Bolboceanu brought a beautiful bouquet of folk songs as gift.

The event culminated with a superb recital of poetry, songs and dances, supported by students and teachers from "Ion Ungureanu" gymnasium from Opaci village, Causeni district, which is Ion Ungureanu's native place.