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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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"Education in Times of Occupation"

February 24 - March 10, 2025

The National Museum of History of Moldova will host the opening of the outdoor photo exhibition "Education in Times of Occupation" on February 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM in its hall, organized in partnership with Amnesty International Moldova. The event marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and highlights the devastating impact of the war on the educational system.

The exhibition offers a unique perspective on the resilience of Ukrainian teachers and students, illustrating through powerful images the dramatic realities of an educational system affected by conflict. The displayed photographs reflect the destruction of thousands of schools and the challenges faced by education - whether in exile or under occupation.

Through this exhibition, Amnesty International Moldova encourages the public to discover the harsh realities faced by Ukrainian students and teachers. Representatives from partner organizations, the media, and special guests will be present at the opening to share their perspectives on the importance of education in times of conflict.

The exhibition aims to draw attention to the difficulties faced by Ukrainian students and teachers, emphasize the importance of education as a fundamental right severely impacted by the war, and encourage international solidarity to protect access to education in conflict zones.

Through this initiative, the National Museum of History of Moldova reaffirms its role as a promoter of collective memory and fundamental values, offering the public the opportunity to reflect on the resilience of Ukrainian teachers and students in the face of adversity.

The exhibition "Education in Times of Occupation" will be open for visits from February 24 to March 10, 2025, on the fence of the National Museum of History, Chișinău, 31 August 1989, 121 A.