Why Does Moldova Exist? (Short Animated Documentary)
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Published 2020-06-24
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Sources:
The Politics of Ethno-National Mobilization: Nationalism and Reform in Soviet Moldavia by William Crowther
A Concise History of Romania by Keith Hitchins
All Comments (21)
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As a Moldovan I ask myself this everyday
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You know it's complicated when Moldova has their own Moldova.
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When I went to Chișinău, I saw The Lord of the Rings dubbed in Russian and subtitled in Romanian, which is the most Moldovan thing I've ever experienced
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As a Romanian from the south, I read and watch Moldavian news, it's in the cleanest, most literary form of Romanian. A reunification of the countries may not occur during my lifetime, but the least we can do is cooperate and help each other in a brotherly way.
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Romania asks this question all the time.
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"Especially one who speaks the same language as it's larger neighbor" Austria: Nervous Sweating
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I remember as a little kid, I had a few model kits of Soviet aircraft that said "Made in Moldova". I have fond memories of building those.
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Moldova: We want to join Romania Russia: Well I got other plans for you
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Too many people asking “Why is Moldova?” but not enough people asking “How is Moldova?”
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To make map nerds furious at the border gore, that is why Moldova exists. Coming back a while after I posted this comment, it's more deadly in the replies than in the trenches of WW1.
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3:00 "it isn't recognized by many nations " implies that it is recognized by some over nations, which is not true, Transnistria has only been recognized by 3 UNRECOGNIZED states: Abkhazia, Artsakh, and South Ossetia.
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Well done video mate. I'm a Romanian and it's refreshing to see that an Englishman can make a very short and very informative video about the history of my country. That is exactly how it happened and, unfortunately, not too many people know this. Of course, every time I discuss with somebody about this region I mention the 1812 annexation of Bassarabia. Again, congratulations, and keep it going. Great job.
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The fact that Moldova exists but my girlfriend doesn’t is scary
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Moldova is just a Soviet-ed Romania. Transnistria is just a Soviet-ed Moldova.
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Putin asking the same question today.
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I am new to your channel and am so grateful that I found you. The subtle, comedic gems you infuse into each video are genius. I love the Gorbachev character in this video.
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Moldova: "Screw you Russia! We are Romanian!" Romania: "Great! Would you like to rejoin with us?" Moldova: "Meh. I'll do that later..." Romania: "How much later?" Moldova: "..." Romania: "..."
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Why insert weird distribution of people in Eastern Europe happened? Stalin: Allow me to introduce myself
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Moldovans will always be our brothers. We will never forget that. Greetings from Romania. I hope one day the two countries will unite again.
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I can't wait to see next year's sequel to this video: Why Doesn't Moldova Exist Anymore?
