Moldova
Some of the key events about Moldova
- 1359The Principality of Moldova was founded as an independent state
- 1812The eastern half of Moldova became part of the Russian Empire, leading to modernization and development
- 1812Eastern half of the Principality of Moldavia was annexed by the Russian Empire
- 1918The Moldavian Democratic Republic declared independence from Russia
- 1940The Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic was established, bringing industrialization and urbanization
- 1940Soviet Union occupied Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina
- 1941Severe famine occurred due to drought and wartime disruptions
- 1944Soviet forces reoccupied Moldova, leading to its incorporation into the USSR
- 1946-1947Another devastating famine struck, resulting in numerous deaths
- 1949Forced collectivization of agriculture was implemented
- 1991Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union
- 1992Moldova joined the United Nations
- 1992Transnistria War broke out, leading to a frozen conflict
- 1994The country's first constitution as an independent state was adopted
- 2001Moldova became a member of the World Trade Organization
- 2006Russia banned wine imports from Moldova, severely impacting the economy
- 2009"Twitter Revolution" protests erupted following disputed elections
- 2014Moldovan citizens gained visa-free travel to the Schengen Area
- 2015Major banking scandal revealed the theft of $1 billion from Moldovan banks
- 2022Moldova was granted European Union candidate status
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