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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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"Author's Wine Festival"

September 2, 2023

On September 2, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the first "Author's Wine Festival" took place, an event that brought together over 30 small winemakers, to proudly present their creations and to share the unique flavors of its wines.

This event was organized by the Association of Small Winemakers from Moldova, with the support of USAID in Moldova and the National Office of Vine and Wine.

Diana Lazăr, director of the USAID Rural Competitiveness and Resilience Project, emphasized the importance of this festival as a promotion platform for signature wines, those that express the creativity and authenticity of Moldovan producers.

Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Agriculture, emphasized the importance of the event for life in villages, highlighting that niche wines produced from local varieties represent a development potential for rural tourism in the Republic of Moldova.

The US Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Kent D. Logsdon, emphasized the constant support given to small producers by the United States, highlighting that this festival represented a special opportunity for visitors, not only to taste exceptional wines, but also to get to know the producers behind these creations.

Elizaveta Breahnă, interim director of the National Vine and Wine Office, noted the positive evolution of the wine industry in Moldova, with an emphasis on quality and authenticity, in contrast to previous practices. The presence of 33 producers at this festival is a significant step in the right direction.

The "Author's Wine Festival" demonstrated that the Republic of Moldova has a rich winemaking tradition and a growing industry, especially in the segment of small producers and designer wines. This event brought together wine enthusiasts and producers, contributing to the promotion of Moldovan wine culture in an innovative and authentic way.

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

"Author's Wine Festival"

September 2, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month