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The Chișinău Diocesan Girls' School opened its doors on May 3, 1864, addressing a pressing need: in Bessarabia there were no institutions dedicated to the education of clergy's daughters. According to the 1864 circular, teaching was conducted in the Romanian language, a provision applied throughout the diocese. The school's first headmistress was Anastasia Rizo, of noble origin, invited by Archbishop Antonie.

The curriculum, approved by the Ministry of Public Education and the Chișinău Diocese, combined theoretical subjects with practical training. Students studied religion, reading and writing in Romanian, Slavonic, and Russian, arithmetic and exercises in calculation, world history and geography. The program was complemented by church singing and practical skills such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, as well as household management - baking bread and prosphora, preparing meals and preserves, caring for livestock, and cultivating gardens.

The composite, taken in 1911 at the studio of Z. N. Sumovski in Chișinău, depicts 29 graduates and 13 teachers. At the center are portraits of Bishop Serafim (Ciciagov), headmistress N. R. Mihelson, teacher V. E. Bejerian, and priests F. Ghiliarov and P. Jurikas. Among the teaching staff was Paraskovia Vasilievna Cuciurenko, a calligraphy teacher for 37 years, who in 1911 became senior educator and assistant headmistress. For her dedication, she was awarded the gold medal "For Long Service."

On the reverse of the vignette is a label from the store and workshop of frames, paintings, mirrors, and window glass owned by A. D. Kon'gova, Chișinău, Gogol Street no. 37, near the State Bank.

This graduation composite was donated at the end of 2025 to the National Museum of History of Moldova by the Dadiștian family from Drochia.

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Dual Education Day in Chișinău

May 28, 2022

On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted a series of activities dedicated to dual technical vocational education - an alternative form of classical technical vocational education. Dozens of young people explored interesting and well-paid trades on Dual Education Day!

The event under the slogan "Learn. Work. Win!" brought together about 20 vocational schools and companies that competed in interactive workshops and providing up-to-date training and employment opportunities.

The presented new professional opportunities were addressed, in particular, to graduates of secondary schools, as well as people under the age of 35 who want to learn a new profession. The young visitors learned about the benefits of dual education and took part in a series of workshops in such topical areas as electronics, energy, information technology, food processing, fashion, beauty and even medicine.

Potential students had the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions with members of the participating institutions and try out various trades. Thus, in the workshops, they discovered culinary, clothing and beauty tricks, learned the secrets of efficient agriculture, explored energy innovations and saw how they can change the world through digitalization.

The event was attended by Mr. Anatolie Topala, Minister of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, who stressed the important role of this form of education for contemporary society.

In addition to useful information and unique opportunities, an entertainment program awaited visitors. The stage of the event included several musical performances, fashion shows, as well as exciting dances.

The Dual Education Day 2022 was organized by the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, with the support of the project "Promoting Technical Vocational Education for a Green Economy" implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Cooperation and Economic Development (BMZ) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

The event was also illustrated by a photo exhibition, which can be viewed on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova until June 15, 2022.

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Vignette of Graduates and Teachers of the Chișinău Diocesan Girls’ School, 1911

Dual Education Day in Chișinău

May 28, 2022

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