#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 “Wings of the Dream”

October 16, 2024

On October 16, 2024, the National Museum of History of Moldova, in partnership with the "Plaiul Soarelui" Foundation, and "The 'Planet of Charity' Association" opened the solo exhibition of artist Maria Radetskaya, titled "Wings of the Dream." The event took place at 1:00 PM in the ground floor hall of the museum, where 20 works reflecting the artist's distinctive artistic vision were displayed.

The ceremony featured an encouraging speech from Lucia Argint, a representative of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, who emphasized the importance of integrating art into education and the profound impact that Maria's creations have on the community, inspiring and educating entire generations.

Maria's colleagues and her art teacher also paid tribute to the artist's talent and dedication, thanking her for her significant contribution to the artistic life of the community. Ludmila Șîșchina, director of the Planet of Charity Association, expressed gratitude for Maria's work, highlighting the essential role of art in promoting empathy and solidarity in society. Participants also extended special thanks to the artist's mother for the support and encouragement provided throughout her artistic journey. These remarks enriched the event with warmth and inspiration, highlighting the interconnection between art and community.

Maria Radetskaya transforms her artistic vision into emotion, transcending conventional boundaries of art. Her works address a variety of themes, from the beauty of nature to the complexity of human emotions, with each piece becoming a story that provokes reflection and introspection. The messages conveyed through her art include nuances of happiness, sadness, nostalgia, and hope.

A special moment of the event was the elegant waltz performed by Maria's colleagues, inspired by her work "The Dance." This initiative underscored the profound interaction between art and movement, celebrating the artist's creation and highlighting the potential of art to connect different forms of artistic expression.

The exhibition will be open to the public until October 30, 2024, providing visitors the opportunity to explore the sensitivity and creativity of Maria Radetskaya.