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The Chișinău Diocesan Girls' School opened its doors on May 3, 1864, addressing a pressing need: in Bessarabia there were no institutions dedicated to the education of clergy's daughters. According to the 1864 circular, teaching was conducted in the Romanian language, a provision applied throughout the diocese. The school's first headmistress was Anastasia Rizo, of noble origin, invited by Archbishop Antonie.

The curriculum, approved by the Ministry of Public Education and the Chișinău Diocese, combined theoretical subjects with practical training. Students studied religion, reading and writing in Romanian, Slavonic, and Russian, arithmetic and exercises in calculation, world history and geography. The program was complemented by church singing and practical skills such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, as well as household management - baking bread and prosphora, preparing meals and preserves, caring for livestock, and cultivating gardens.

The composite, taken in 1911 at the studio of Z. N. Sumovski in Chișinău, depicts 29 graduates and 13 teachers. At the center are portraits of Bishop Serafim (Ciciagov), headmistress N. R. Mihelson, teacher V. E. Bejerian, and priests F. Ghiliarov and P. Jurikas. Among the teaching staff was Paraskovia Vasilievna Cuciurenko, a calligraphy teacher for 37 years, who in 1911 became senior educator and assistant headmistress. For her dedication, she was awarded the gold medal "For Long Service."

On the reverse of the vignette is a label from the store and workshop of frames, paintings, mirrors, and window glass owned by A. D. Kon'gova, Chișinău, Gogol Street no. 37, near the State Bank.

This graduation composite was donated at the end of 2025 to the National Museum of History of Moldova by the Dadiștian family from Drochia.

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"Walk of Hope" flashmob at the Museum

October 4, 2022

On October 4, the "Walk of Hope" flashmob took place, with the participation of over 60 young people, which was dedicated to the celebration of World Palliative Care Day, marked on the second Saturday of October.

The given action was organized by Hospices of Hope Moldova and the International Language Training Center ILTC, which decided to celebrate its 28th anniversary, together with the students of the Center, through an action to raise awareness and support terminally ill patients, part of the national Hospices of Hope Moldova network.

The flashmob started with a group walk, with the aim of involving the community in actions to promote the need for palliative care in Moldova, which started from Grigore Vieru square towards the Great National Assembly Square, the final point being the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The action ended by organizing a small reception, during which a fundraising campaign took place in support of Hospices of Hope Moldova, where the sum of 11,600 MDL was collected.

"It has already become a tradition to celebrate ILTC's anniversaries with contribution actions. Donating is not an obligation, but an opportunity to give back to the community. Through the donations made, but also through this Walk of Hope, together with the teachers and students of the Center, we contributed to saving lives, improving conditions for patients in need of palliative care within Hospices of Hope Moldova. The power of participation from each of us is what makes a difference in people's lives!" Victoria Galii, ILTC Director.

All funds collected will be directed towards the consolidation and development of palliative care services in the Republic of Moldova.

Co-organizer: International Language Training Center (ILTC)
Partners: National Museum of History of Moldova, Basavin Winery.