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Kishinev: see Chişinău Chişinău (kē'shənou`), formerly Kishinev ..... Click the link for more information. , Moldova. Chisinauformerly (1812–1918, 1940–91) KishinevCity (pop., 1999: 655,000), capital of Moldova. It lies on a tributary of the Dniester River. Ruled by Moldavia in the 15th century and taken by the Ottoman Turks in the 16th century, it was ceded to Russia in 1812. From 1918 the city was controlled by Romania; it was ceded back to the Soviet Union in 1940 and became the capital of the newly formed Moldavian S.S.R. The city is a commercial centre and the site of a university. Kishinev the capital of Moldova on the Byk River: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region; university (1945). Pop.: 662 000 (2005 est.) Kishinev Moldavian city; scene of pogroms and WWII genocide. [Jew. Hist.: Wigoder, 344] See : Anti-Semitism How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The National Wine Festival of Moldova was held in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, on October 11th and 12th 2003 and is held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. |
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