#Exhibit of the Month

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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Opening of the exhibition "Metamorphoses of energy" by Mari Iurskaya

March 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, in the ground floor hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the opening of the painting exhibition " Metamorphoses of energy " by Mari Iurskaya - a talented artist whose paintings inspire and prompts reflection.

The event was moderated by Svetlana Shishkina, who told about the works signed by Mari Iurskaia and invited the audience present to admire and contemplate them.

Livia Sîrbu, Deputy Director of NMHM, greeted the art lovers present at the event and pointed out the fact that this exhibition is opened at a very opportune moment, on the eve of the March 8 holiday, but also with the rebirth of nature and the coming of Spring.

The well-known artist Victor Kuzmenko, present at the opening, noted that from year to year women are asserting themselves more and more in art, and Mari Iurskaya is a shining example of how women can successfully compete in the world art. He also highlighted the memorable subjects of Mari's paintings, which evoke different emotions and feelings in the viewers.

The artist Inga Orehova expressed her opinion about Mari Iurskaya's paintings, emphasizing that they are not only works of art, but also a tool worthy of exploring one's own inner universe. She noted that Mari's works allow the viewer to immerse themselves in the world of their own emotions and feelings, to enjoy the beauty and harmony present in each painting.

the exhibition " Metamorphoses of energy" and the works of Mari Iurskaya received positive reviews from viewers and art experts. It provided bright impressions and a lot of inspiration, becoming a good reason for reflection on the world we live in and the meaning of our existence.

The painting exhibition "Metamorphoses of energy" by the artist Mari Iurskaya can be visited between March 7-19, 2023, in the ground floor hall of the National History Museum of Moldova, str. 31 August 1989, 121A.