Constantin Mircea Pătrașcu, a renowned specialist of the 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum, passed away at the age of 73.

Constantin Mircea Pătrașcu, one of the most important specialists of the 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum, passed away on Saturday at the age of 73. The announcement was made on Sunday by the museum, which described him as a prominent figure in Romanian museology.

Pătrașcu was a mentor to younger colleagues, having a profound influence on generations of specialists in ethnography and traditional architecture. Born on August 5, 1952, in Bucharest, he dedicated his professional life to researching rural heritage, coordinating essential activities for the development of the museum for over four decades.

He conducted field campaigns in all regions of Romania, documenting traditions and crafts, and oversaw complex restorations of monuments. Pătrașcu was recognized for his competence and dedication, leaving a valuable legacy in the field of museology.