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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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Festive meeting dedicated to the Professional Day of Historians 2024

June 18, 2024

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the festive meeting dedicated to the Professional Day of Historians, established by the decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova no. 427 of June 10, 2011. The event was attended by historians, teachers, ethnographers, museographers, archivists, students and all history lovers.

The meeting was moderated by dr. hab. university professor Anatol Petrencu (President of the Association of Historians from the Republic of Moldova "Alexandru Moșanu") and dr. hab. Gheorghe Cojocaru (Director of the Institute of History). The event was opened by dr. Adriana Cazacu, Secretary of State, Ministry of Education and Research, who on this occasion addressed congratulatory words to the community of historians from the Republic of Moldova.

Greetings and congratulations were made by dr. Igor Sharov (Rector of the State University of Moldova), mem. cor. Ion Hadârcă (Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova); Ghenadie Donos (President of the Trade Union Federation of Education and Research); dr. Monica Babuc (Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute "Mihai Eminescu" in Chisinau) and other representatives of research institutes, universities, agencies, museums, etc. On behalf of the National Museum of History of Moldova, with a message of greeting spoke dr. hab. Gheorghe Postică, who also emphasized the role of museums in promoting history and national values.

During the festive meeting, Diplomas were offered as a sign of high gratitude for the beautiful activity in the field of history, as well as on the occasion of Professional Day of Historians.

The event culminated with an artistic moment, supported by the students of the "Alexei Stârcea" School of Arts.