A documentary photograph exhibition titled “From War to Victory: 1939-1989” was opened by the Embassy of Poland in Chisinau at the National Museum of Archeology and History of Moldova. The exhibit focuses manly on two important years in the history of the Polish people: September 1 and 17, 1939, when the German and then the Soviet troops entered Poland, and 1989, when the first non-communist government was installed, Info-Prim Neo reports. The pictures accompanied by text present the tragic history of Europe, especially of Poland, the events of those years and the tragedy of the ordinary people. Eugen Sava, the director of the National Museum of Archeology and History, said that it is a honor for the museum to host such an exhibition. “It is a history that does not occupy large chronological space, but there is no analogy in the world with these important events,” Eugen Sava said. The Polish Ambassador in Chisinau Krzysztof Suprowicz said at the opening that the exhibit is dedicated to an important historical event that influenced the fate of the people and became the most tragic and saddest experience in the history of our civilization. “I think that the Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact brought only suffering to a Polish person as well as to a Moldovan, through the crimes committed by the Nazi and Stalinist totalitarian regimes. We, the Polish people, share the same sad experience with the Moldovans as hundreds of thousands of representatives of our peoples were deported to different corners of the so-called Empire of the Evil,” the Ambassador said. He also said that we have the right to expect wisdom and responsibility towards us and the future generations from the governors so that they do not admit the rebirth of totalitarian regimes. Speaker Mihai Ghimpu, who was the invitee of honor at the exhibition, said that the 20th century will remain a sad period of time in the memory of millions of people. “Our parents and grandparents lived during the bloodiest century, when there was war and even when there was peace. I’m glad that these ideologies remained in the past. I would like that we have only peace in the 21st century and that Moldova joined the EU, alongside Poland and other countries. It is our duty to build a new history,” Ghimpu said. The exhibition was visited by ambassadors working in Moldova, representatives of the Polish community in Moldova, historians and students. “It is for the first time that the Embassy of Poland organizes such an exhibition at our museum. It is an exceptional exhibit that centers on the war events and tragedy of the Polish soldiers killed in battle,” said Elena Postica, deputy director of the National Museum of Archeology and History. “The Polish people respect their history and do everything possible for the young generations to know it. We should learn from them how to respect the past.” “The history is multicolor. It is important that we listen to different opinions and reach a conclusion. I respect the history of every state because ordinary people made this history,” said Valeria Martin, the president of the Polish Women’s League. Daria Railean, a visitor of the exhibition, considers that such presentations must be organized more often. “We must familiarize ourselves with the history of other peoples, but speak about ours too,” she said. The exhibit was prepared by the National Museum of Archeology and History. It will be open until September 24. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the start of the war, the Embassy of Poland also organized the Polish War Film Festival. It will open today at the Odeon Cultural Center in Chisinau at 18.00 and continue until September 17. Entrance is free of charge.