#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 "Ovi D. Pop: My Romania"

December 1, 2023

Between December 1-15, the National Museum of History of Moldova has the honor of hosting an exceptional exhibition of the Romanian photographer Ovi D. Pop, entitled "Ovi D. Pop: My Romania".

Born in Oradea on April 9, 1973, Ovi D. Pop is a photographer with over 20 years of experience, tackling various genres of photographic art, including portraiture, nude, aerial photography and monuments. With an impressive portfolio, he is the director of the "Duran's" Publishing House in Oradea, where he published 7 illustrated monographs of Bihor county, as well as other notable works.

Since the beginning of the 2010s, Ovi D. Pop has also dedicated himself to artistic photography, obtaining outstanding distinctions at the national and international level, including the title of MAFR (Master of the Romanian Association of Photographers), E.FIAP/g (Excellence de Fédération Internationale l'Art Photographique) with gold rank and MPSA (Master of the Photographic Society of America).

His photographs have been awarded more than 2,300 awards, including 640 gold medals, first place and trophies in 91 countries. These creations have been exhibited in numerous cities in Romania and around the world, reflecting the diversity and talent of the photographer.

Presented by Ovi D. Pop, the exhibition offers viewers a captivating foray into his native country, capturing its essence and diversity through his sensitive eyes and lens. The exhibition is a celebration of special moments, light and shadows, captured in a unique and personal way.

The opening on 1 December marks the official opening of the exhibition, giving the public a chance to interact directly with the works and the artist.

The exhibition will be open to the public from December 1-15, 2023, on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova, str. 31 August 1989, 121A, Chisinau.