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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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The "European Excursion" Program

July 1 – August 18, 2024

The National Museum of History of Moldova announces the completion of the educational program "European Trip", which took place between July 1 and August 18, 2024. This program was intended for students aged between 10 and 14 years old from all regions of the Republic of Moldova and aimed to promote knowledge of the country's historical and cultural heritage.

Over the course of seven weeks, groups of approximately 70 students visited the National Museum of History of Moldova daily, where they became familiar with permanent and temporary exhibitions that reflect the historical evolution of the national territory. During these visits, students had the opportunity to study archaeological artifacts, historical documents, and heritage objects that illustrate various stages of the country's history.

The program included daily visits, from Monday to Friday, to the National Museum of History of Moldova, the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova, and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. Each day concluded with a film screening at a cinema in the capital, offering a balanced and recreational educational experience.

The National Museum of History of Moldova played a central role in the program, serving as a key element in presenting the historical heritage of the country. Visits to the National Museum of History of Moldova allowed students to become acquainted with their country's history, understand the cultural and social context in which major events unfolded, and appreciate the importance of historical heritage. The museum also offered interactive and educational exhibitions that facilitated learning in an engaging and accessible manner.

The primary objective of the "European Excursion" program was to strengthen students' historical and cultural knowledge, promote national and European values, and encourage the intellectual and cultural development of young participants. The organization of the program was achieved through collaboration between educational institutions and the cultural and governmental institutions involved, ensuring a secure and educational environment for all participants.

The National Museum of History of Moldova expresses its gratitude to all partners and participants in this program and reaffirms its commitment to continuing the promotion of education through the understanding of national history and culture.

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Vignette of Graduates and Teachers of the Chișinău Diocesan Girls’ School, 1911

The "European Excursion" Program

July 1 – August 18, 2024

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