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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 “The Artifact from Your Locality”

November 1, 2024

On November 1, 2024, the National Museum of History of Moldova unveiled an exhibition titled "The Artifact from Your Locality," dedicated to exploring the cultural heritage of communities across the Republic of Moldova. In the museum's central hall, visitors had the chance to discover 24 panels showcasing artifacts from 24 localities in the North, Center, and South of Moldova.

This exhibition represents a valuable segment of the project bearing the same name, initiated by ICOM Moldova and funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova. Its goal is to highlight rural archaeological heritage, offering an overview of the traditions and lives of our ancestors. The public was invited to delve into the meaningful stories of our communities, presented through artifacts that document Moldova's cultural heritage and traditions.

The event gathered representatives who played an essential role in the realization of "The Artifact from Your Locality" project, including Andrei Chistol, State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova; Valeria Suruceanu, Administrator of ICOM Moldova; Gheorghe Postică, Head of the Department of History, Archaeology, and Museology at MNIM; and Eugen Mistreanu, Project Manager. Their presence underscored a shared commitment to promoting and preserving Moldova's cultural heritage.

The exhibition features a diverse selection of artifacts, such as earrings, mirrors, and cauldrons, dating from the Paleolithic period to the Late Middle Ages. These items not only capture Moldova's cultural diversity but also the complexity of its archaeological heritage throughout history, as emphasized by Project Manager Eugen Mistreanu.

The exhibition will be open to the public until November 14, 2024, offering a chance to connect with the rich archaeological heritage of Moldova, including artifacts from their own communities.