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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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“The History of Romania in 100 Portraits”

August 20 - September 15, 2024

The National Museum of History of Moldova is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition "The History of Romania in 100 Portraits," organized by Art Safari, the largest exhibition organizer in Eastern Europe. This prestigious exhibition will be open to the public on August 20, at 4:00 PM, and is funded by the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova within the Government of Romania.

The exhibition features over 100 artworks and artifacts of invaluable worth, sourced from esteemed public and private collections. It offers an immersive exploration of Romanian history and culture, showcasing crucial moments and prominent figures, from great rulers such as Stephen the Great and Michael the Brave to literary giants like Mihai Eminescu, Ion Creangă, and Tudor Arghezi.

The exhibition includes sections dedicated to the Romanian royal family, presenting objects and portraits of its members, as well as remarkable contributions by Romanian athletes at an international level. Notable exhibits include a portrait of Stephen the Great from the collection of the National Museum Complex Neamț, a portrait of Tudor Vladimirescu by Theodor Aman, and personal items of Queen Maria and King Ferdinand.

The National Museum of History of Moldova invites the public to explore this exceptional exhibition, which illustrates and celebrates the profound cultural ties between Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Admission to the opening is free, offering all visitors the opportunity to discover and reflect on a shared history deeply rooted in Romanian cultural identity.

The exhibition "The History of Romania in 100 Portraits" will be on display from August 20 to September 15, 2024, in Hall No. 1 of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chișinău, 31 August 1989 Street, 121A.