Romanian Cultural Institute finds head office

The Romanian Cultural Institute “Mihai Eminescu” will have its head office at 79 Mateevici St in Chisinau, the press attache of the Romanian Embassy George Scarlat has told Info-Prim Neo. According to the Register of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Chisinau, the villa of engineer Pronin that is located at 79 Mateevici St is an architectural monument built at the beginning of the 20th century. In a news conference on September 28, Ambassador Marius Lazurca said the Romanian Cultural Institute was looking for a historical, prestigious building that will be restored with the Embassy's support. He stressed that the Romanian Cultural Institute wants to be a window of the Romanian culture in Chisinau, a window of opportunity for the Moldovan artists to the Romanian area. Earlier, it was reported that the Romanian Cultural Institute might be based at 24 Iorga St, where there is the presidential residence that has not been used for a period. The Romanian Cultural Institute “Mihai Eminescu” will be inaugurated today, September 29, at 18.00. On this occasion, Romanian Piano Trio will give a concert at the Organ Hall starting at 19.30.