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This remarkable portrait of Mihai Eminescu, created by artist Alexandru Gușanov, is based on one of the four known photographs of the poet. The photograph that inspired this portrait was taken in 1869 in Wenceslas Square, Prague, when Eminescu was only 19 years old. The oval composition and harmonious color palette highlight the prominent personality and charisma of the young poet, capturing an expression that conveys both melancholy and intellectual depth.
Alexandru Gușanov (1929-2005), a Moldovan painter of Ukrainian origin, distinguished himself through his extensive work, comprising approximately 5,000 pieces - portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. Settled in Moldova since 1945, Gușanov graduated from the Republican Art School "I.E. Repin" in Chișinău in 1952. His works were showcased in numerous national and international exhibitions and were highly appreciated in countries such as France, Hungary, Russia, and Yugoslavia. The artist dedicated a significant part of his career to creating portraits of historical and cultural figures, including Dimitrie Cantemir, Mihail Kogălniceanu, and Alexei Mateevici, which are part of the National Museum of History of Moldova's collection.

The subject of the portrait, Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), is the most significant poet in Romanian literature, whose works reflect profound thought, sensitivity toward nature, and national identity. At the age of 19, when the photograph that inspired this portrait was taken, Eminescu was in the midst of his intellectual formation, preparing to become the iconic voice of Romanian culture. Among his most famous works is the poem Luceafărul (The Morning Star), a masterpiece of universal literature.

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Azerbaijan-Moldova youth forum "Karabakh is Azerbaijan"

January 19, 2023

On January 19, in the premises of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the Azerbaijan-Moldova youth forum "Karabakh is Azerbaijan" on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Leader of the Nation of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev.

Representatives of state institutions and various organizations from Moldova and Azerbaijan participated in the forum. Among those present were Vitalie Jacot, deputy of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, president of the Moldova-Azerbaijan friendship parliamentary group, Dmitri Moruz, director of the Inter-Ethnic Relations Agency, Nicolae Radita, adviser to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova on Human Rights and Inter-Ethnic Relations, Elena Pentelei, general director of the National Library of the Republic of Moldova, Agil Alesker, general director of media of the "Epoca Nouă" group, Nihad Allahyarly, president of the "Continuare" youth movement, students and young people both from Moldova and Azerbaijanis who have settled in Moldova.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Moldova, Gudsi Osmanov, mentioned in his speech that the Forum is being held on the eve of an important date of mourning in the history of the Azerbaijani people - January 20, which marked the beginning of the restoration of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Mr. Ambassador noted that the Leader of the Whole Nation of the Azerbaijani people, Heydar Aliyev, was the one who was not afraid to come to the Permanent Representation of Azerbaijan in Moscow on January 21, 1990, condemning before the international community the actions of the Soviet government and gave a political appreciation - legal of these events. The ambassador wanted to highlight the role of Heydar Aliyev in the development of the Azerbaijani youth, recalling the care and attention he paid to this sphere and which is successfully continued today by his worthy successor, President Ilham Aliyev.

The young active members of the Congress of Azeris from Moldova were handed certificates of appreciation.

The event was organized with the support of the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Moldova, the Congress of Azeris from Moldova and the public association "Support for the initiative and development of youth" in collaboration with the National Museum of History of Moldova.

#Exhibit of the Month

Portrait of Mihai Eminescu by Alexandru Gușanov

Azerbaijan-Moldova youth forum "Karabakh is Azerbaijan"

January 19, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month