PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

The article presents the project of the national program of preservation, research and involvement of cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova in different fi elds of public services. The authors defi ne the basic notions and concepts of cultural heritage, as well as of that of its protection. The modern concept of the cultural heritage protection implies not only restrictive and punitive measures, but also the comprehensive measures to ensure the heritage’s integration in urban plans, and those of local development etc. This approach ensures new human and economic resources. At the same it encourages implication of the civil society and local administration. Major objectives of the program include the entire inventory of the heritage of the Republic of Moldova, the mapping in GIS system of all monuments and sites, the creation of cultural heritage archives and electronic databases, as well as making the mechanisms and instruments of monitoring and rescue research. The necessary resources for this program can be ensured from two sources: from the state budget, as the main funding source of the entire program; and from the European funds, in case the program will be divided in distinct projects