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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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"UNHEARD VOICES"

February 14-27, 2025

From February 14, 2025, the National Museum of History of Moldova will host the exhibition "UNHEARD VOICES", bringing public attention to the realities faced by people with disabilities and refugees in the Republic of Moldova.

The exhibition is part of the project "Enhancing the Participation of Women and Other Vulnerable Groups in Confidence-Building and Reconciliation in the Republic of Moldova," implemented by the ELPIS Association with financial support from the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR) through the Building Resilience for the Eastern Neighborhood (BREN) program.

The exhibition aims to demonstrate that, despite the challenges one may face in life, every person deserves to be seen, heard, and respected.

Project participants attended three training workshops on photography and storytelling. The 12 participants-people with disabilities and refugees-come from Chișinău, Comrat, Căușeni, and Cahul. Under the guidance of photographer Igor Țurcanu, they learned photography techniques using the Photovoice method and developed concepts for their own works. They also discussed the challenges they face in their communities and ways to express their voices through photography.

Through the Photovoice (Participatory Photography) method, the 12 participants documented the challenges, hopes, and moments of resilience in their daily lives. Each photograph displayed is not just an image-it is a powerful testimony about inclusion, acceptance, and the struggle for a more understanding society.

The exhibited images evoke emotion, raise questions, and open essential conversations about the rights and dignity of people with disabilities and refugees.

The "UNHEARD VOICES" exhibition is the result of an intensive process of personal and collective exploration, in which participants captured essential aspects of their lives. From architectural, educational, and social barriers to moments of solidarity, peace, and hope, each photograph reflects the complexity of the existence of these vulnerable groups.

The exhibition will be open to the public from February 14 to 27, 2025, on the fence of the National Museum of History, Chișinău, 31 August 1989 Street, 121 A.

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The Album ”In Memoriam. In Memory of the Heroes Who Fell at the Nistru (1992)”, Chișinău, 2012

"UNHEARD VOICES"

February 14-27, 2025

#Exhibit of the Month