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Many people know these names - the Mechnikovs, Abaza, Bulatseli, Turkul, Apostol, but not everyone remembers what exactly gave Russia cultural, scientific, political figures - the descendants of these Moldovan families
CHISINAU, June 12 - Sputnik. Russian historian Yevgeny Pchelov spoke about which of the representatives of the Moldovan clans who moved to Russia left a noticeable mark in the history of their new Fatherland.
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Kheraskov
Andrew Herescu, a descendant of the Wallachian boyars, and his son-in-law prince Matvey Fomich Cantacuzene, in 1711 they moved to Russia. Herescu's surname changed to Kheraskov. Andrey's son Matvey Andreevich Kheraskov, served as a captain in the guard, and his son, one of three, from Princess Drutskaya-Sokolinsky from the family of the Old Russian Prince Daniel of Galicia Mikhail Matveevich Kheraskov, Acting Privy Councilor, major poet, publisher, director of Moscow University.
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He remained in Russian culture not so much thanks to his forgotten poetic epic "Rossiyada", which tells about the deeds of Peter the Great, but to the Russian spiritual hymn "How glorious is our Lord in Zion" and the introduction of Russian as the language of instruction at Moscow University, which was the first time in history of higher education in Russia.
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In 1711 the Moldavian boyar Ilya Andreevich Abaza accepted Russian citizenship in the Polish city of Yavoriv and entered the Russian service with the rank of colonel. His great-great-grandson Alexander Aggeevich(1821-1895) - chamberlain, real privy councilor, member of the State Council, where he was twice chairman of the department of state economy, in 1871-1874 he served as state controller, and in 1880-1881 - minister of finance.
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His sister Praskovya Aggeevna in 1836 she married the composer Alexei Fedorovich Lvov, the author of the anthem "God Save the Tsar!".
Cousin of Alexander Aggeevich Nikolai Savvich- Active Privy Councilor, member of the State Council, senator, Tambov vice-governor, Ryazan governor, chief commissioner of the Red Cross and head of the sanitary department of the Danube army during the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878. Graduated from the medical faculty of Kharkov University.
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Glikeria Maksimovna Abaza- the mother of the famous Ukrainian writer Mikhail Mikhailovich Kotsyubinsky and, accordingly, the grandmother of the revolutionary figure Yuriy Mikhailovich Kotsyubinsky, Oksana Kotsyubinsky, the wife of commander V.M. Primakov.
Since 1711, the descendants of the Moldavian boyars Bantyshi, relatives of Kantemirov, also settled in Russia. The mother of Dmitry Konstantinovich Kantemir was Anna Fyodorovna Bantysh.
Nikolai Konstantinovich Bantysh(1703-1739) brought to Russia by his mother, here he married Anna Stepanovna Zertis-Kamenskaya daughters Stepan Konstantinovich Zertis-Kamensky, a native of Moldova, who was under Hetman Mazepa as a translator of oriental languages, and the sister of Moscow Archbishop Ambrose(in the world Andrey), who was killed in Moscow, during the plague, on September 16, 1771.
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Nikolai Konstantinovich added the surname of his wife to his surname and from him they went Bantysh-Kamensky. This family gave Russia two outstanding historians - the son of Nikolai Konstantinovich, Nikolai Nikolaevich Bantysh-Kamensky(1738-1814), real state councilor, manager of the Moscow Main Archive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and grandson - Dmitry Nikolaevich(1788-1850), governor of Tobolsk and Vilna, privy councilor, author of a number of valuable historical works, including the Dictionary of Memorable People of the Russian Land.
Mechnikovs
The grandson of Nicolae Milescu Spafaria (Spetaru), who arrived with Cantemir George Spatarul in Russia became Yuri Stepanovich Mechnikov. Having found a new home, he took as a surname the literal translation of his grandfather's position - the word "spetar" comes from "spat", a sword. Therefore, a spatar is a swordsman.
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His descendant is a great scientist, Nobel laureate Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov(1845-1916), on his mother's side he came from the Jewish family of Nevakhovich.
Gredeskul and Buzeskul
Kantemirov settlers from Moldova were given land in the Kharkov province. So Russia "acquired" the natives of this region a lawyer - professor Nikolai Andreevich Gredeskul(1864-1930), deputy chairman of the State Duma I (from the Cadets faction), and historian of antiquity, academician Vladislav Petrovich Buzeskul (1858-1931).
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Cortazzi
Among scientists with Moldovan roots, one should also name an astronomer Ivan Egorovich Cortazzi(1837-1903), from the nobles of the Bessarabian province. Cortazzi is a participant in the defense of Sevastopol, an adjunct astronomer at the Pulkovo Observatory, who almost became its director, director of the Naval Observatory in Nikolaev.
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He made a number of important astronomical observations, created a catalog of 5954 stars in the declination zone from -2° to +1°. Son of Cortazzi Georgy Ivanovich(1866-1932) - Major General of the General Staff, participant in the Russian-Japanese, World War I and Civil (on the side of the White) wars, died in exile in Paris.
Moldavian in origin - and the surname Apostol, whose representative moved to Ukraine during the time of Bogdan Khmelnitsky, and therefore the surname is perceived as Ukrainian. However, the Hetman of Ukraine Danilo Pavlovich Apostle was a Moldavian and by his father, Paul the Apostle, and by his mother, who came from the boyar family of Katardzhi.
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The descendants of the hetman "transferred" their surname to the Muravyov family, and this is how the well-known surname turned out Ants-Apostle.
Bulatzel
Under Anna Ioannovna, the Moldavians Bulaceli also settled in Russia (the surname comes from the word "damask steel"). This modest family of poor landowners intermarried with the House of Romanov.
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In 1863 on Maria Ilyinichna Bulatsel married Prince Nikolai Petrovich of Oldenburg, second cousin of Alexander III and great-grandson of Paul I. Since this marriage was morganatic, Maria Ilyinichna received the title of Countess of Ostenburg.
Buzni, Kasso, Cherven-Vodali and Turkul
Alexander Nikolaevich Buzni(1860-1933) - a graduate of Kyiv University, Narodnaya Volya, in 1907 a court adviser who served in Tambov in the Excise Department.
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Lev Aristidovich Kasso(1865-1914) - Doctor of Law, Privy Councilor, Minister of Public Education in 1910-1914.
Alexander Alexandrovich Cherven-Vodali(father - Bessarabian nobleman, mother Englishwoman) - member of the Central Committee of the Cadet Party, deputy of the IV State Duma, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kolchak government in Omsk, shot in 1920. His sister Alexandra Alexandrovna since 1890 she was the wife of a Narodnaya Volya, a biologist, later academician Alexei Nikolaevich Bakh.
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illustrious white general Anton Vasilievich Turkul(1892-1957) - Major General, commander of the Drozdov division.
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1. Moldova (in the Moldavian language "Moldova") - is located in southeastern Europe. In the north, south and east it borders on Ukraine, in the west - on Romania.
2. The first mention of this territory refers to events that took place 1.2 million years ago. This is confirmed by archaeological finds.
3. The total area of the country - 33846 square meters. kilometers. Population -3.6 million inhabitants.
4. Moldova is considered one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. The population density in the country is approximately 132 people per square kilometer.
5. The name of the country comes from the Moldavian Principality, which, in turn, received its name from the Moldovan River. But the Moldova River itself does not flow on the territory of modern Moldova, it is located in nearby Romania.
Kishinev
6. The capital of the state is the city of Chisinau. At the beginning of the 20th century, Chisinau was the only major city in the Russian Empire with a Jewish majority.
7. The capital of Moldova was destroyed in 1940. Then two misfortunes happened at once, first a strong earthquake, and then German air raids. As a result, Chisinau was practically destroyed.
8. Moldova is a unitary state and a parliamentary republic. The head of state is the president, elected by parliament for a term of 4 years. The unicameral parliament is the highest legislative body, also elected for 4 years by popular vote. The prime minister leads the government.
9. The official language in Moldova is the Moldovan language. It belongs to the group of Romance languages, the Balkan-Romance subgroup. The language has a Latin basis and is practically identical to the literary Romanian language.
10. The language of the Gagauz people living in the south of the country is endangered. It is protected by UNESCO.
11. Bison is one of the symbols of Moldovan statehood and is depicted on the coat of arms of Moldova. In the Middle Ages, the bison's head was depicted on the coat of arms of the voivode Stefan cel Mare. For many centuries, it was the bison who were the owners of the Moldavian forests. But for more than 300 years bison did not live in these parts. They were exterminated at the end of the 17th century.
12. In 2005, the President of Poland gave Moldova a nice gift - three bison were brought to the country. They live in the Padurea domneasca nature reserve.
13. Large cities of Moldova - Chisinau, Tiraspol, Balti, Bendery, Rybnitsa.
14. All rivers in the country belong to the Black Sea basin, the largest are the Dniester and the Prut.
15. More than 90% of Moldovans are Orthodox Christians. The Gagauz and the Slavic minority are also adherents of Orthodoxy. There are also representatives of other confessions in the country - Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Muslims.
Vineyards in Moldova
16. Moldova is a country of vineyards and winemaking. Even its outlines on the map resemble a bunch of grapes. ¼ of the country's population is engaged in the cultivation of grapes.
17. Moldavian wine factory "Small Milesti" - included in the Guinness Book of Records as the owner of the largest collection of wines in the world. (1.5 million bottles, 80 different titles).
18. Presence of a separated territory in the country. Of course, this is Transnistria. The region declared itself independent, although it did not receive international recognition.
19. In the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldavian Republic, the Moldovan language is based on the Cyrillic script.
20. In honor of the Moldovans, the historical district of Odessa, Moldavanka, was named, although mainly Jews lived there.
Sofia Rotaru
21. Famous natives of Moldova: Nikolai Milescu-Spataru - Russian diplomat and scientist. Mikhail Frunze - legendary military leader, Chairman of the Revolutionary Military Council of the USSR. Grigory Kotovsky is no less legendary red commander. Sergei Lazo - Commander of the Trans-Baikal Front in the Civil War. Mikhail Volontir - actor, "Budulai of All Rus'" and chief ensign of the Airborne Forces. Sofia Rotaru - People's Artist of the USSR, Moldova and Ukraine. Nadezhda Chepraga - singer, People's Artist of Moldova. Eugen Doga is a Moldovan composer. Emil Loteanu is a well-known film director, screenwriter and poet. Svetlana Toma is a Moldovan actress. Boris Zakhoder - Soviet poet and children's writer. Ion Suruceanu - singer, Honored Artist of Moldova.
22. The national currency of Moldova is the Moldovan leu (MDL). There are 100 bani in one lei. 1 US dollar - approximately 16.5 lei. You can exchange currency in banks and in numerous exchange offices.
23. Every fifth inhabitant of Moldova, according to statistics, lives in Chisinau.
24. Moldova is the least visited European country.
25. This is one of the five most drinking nations in the world. Experts from the World Health Organization assure that every year a resident of Moldova consumes 16.8 liters of alcohol on average.
Cave in the village of Kriva
26. Moldavian cave in the village of Kriva is one of the largest caves in the world. The length of the underground galleries of the cave is more than 89 kilometers and consists of several levels. In terms of area, it ranks 3rd among gypsum caves and 8th among the largest caves in the world.
27. In Moldova, you can see medieval castles of the 18th century.
28. Here are the strangest places to attract tourists. In particular, these are the castles and palaces that the Roma built in Soroca.
29. Most Moldovans know two or three languages. Initially, Moldovans speak Romanian, Russian or Gagauz. But most often they know two of these three languages, or all at once.
30. Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. So far, it has not been possible to defeat low wages and incomes. But the locals are trying.
31. At the same time, Moldovan black soil is included in the list of the most fertile lands in the world.
32. Due to diplomatic conflicts between Chisinau and Moscow in 2006, Moldova lost an important market - the Russian one.
Cricova wine cellars in Moldova
33. In early 2014, Russia allowed the supply of products to five wine companies from the Gagauz autonomy of Moldova, as well as the unrecognized republic of Transnistria. Both territories are politically and economically oriented towards Russia.
34. Moldovans are strong. No, not all of them are strong. There is one particular one - Nikolai Birliba, who lifted a 16-kilogram weight 2575 times! To this we must add that Moldova shows the best results at the Olympics in weightlifting.
35. The country debuted in Eurovision in 2005. Then the group Zdob si Zdub took sixth place.
Monastery complex Old Orhei
36. Old Orhei is a monastery complex that appeared more than two thousand years ago.
37. Few people know why in the 1990s the Gagauz used a blue flag with the image of a wolf's head in demonstrations. And the thing is that blue is the traditional color of the Turks, and the wolf is the mythical progenitor of the people. According to legend, after a devastating raid of enemies, a wolf found a miraculously surviving little boy in the forest and nursed him. He became the ancestor of the Turks (Gagauz).
38. From 1354 to 1862 the territory of Moldova was ruled by 170 people. The first ruler was Dragos, the founder of the Moldavian Principality. The last was Alexander Ioan Cuza, who united Wallachia and the Moldavian principality into a single state, on the basis of which Romania was created.
39. Moldova was the first post-Soviet country to elect a communist president in 2001.
40. The country lived for 3 years without a president. Nikolai Timofti became head of state only in 2012, before that, due to the political crisis, there was no president in the country.
41. Herons in the Moldavian nature reserve "Padurea domneasca" do not nest in the reeds, but in the trees! Locals call this place "Country of herons" - a real paradise for these birds listed in the Red Book.
42. Moldovans love Christmas so much that they celebrate it 2 times a year.
43. Hominy - corn porridge - is considered our national dish and a hallmark of Moldova. However, corn was brought to Moldova in the 17th century, while the rest of Europe tasted it at the end of the 15th century.
44. Traditionally, corn and its dishes were purely peasant food, and only in recent decades has it become a food for everyone.
45. By the way, many dishes that we consider Moldovan are not. For example, givech, moussaka and chorba, we borrowed from the Ottoman Empire.
46. Moldova is great for bird lovers, because at any time of the year you can meet hundreds of species of birds, both resident and migratory.
47. Moldova is the 7th walnut growing country in the world.
48. The main rule that must be strictly observed if you come to the house of a Moldavian - take off your shoes!
49. National food - mamalyga porridge, the inhabitants of the country usually eat in combination with muzhdei, sour cream, cheese, fried meat or fish.
50. In Moldova there is a whole day devoted to wine. Rather, they have 2 days dedicated to wine. Usually this holiday is celebrated in November, and it includes exhibitions, concerts and tastings.
In 1895, his family emigrated to the US in 1912. Milestone became an American citizen in 1919. After a period of wandering, he began working in Hollywood. Winner of two Oscars for the films Two Arabian Knights in 1927 and All Quiet on the Western Front in 1930. He was nominated for an Oscar for The Front Page in 1931 and Of Mice and Men in 1940. It should be noted that the famous director came to Chisinau several times.
French singer Sara Gorby originally from Chisinau. The singer was born in 1900 in the capital of Bessarabia. At the age of 17, she left for Iasi, where she studied music. After completing her studies at the Iasi Conservatory, she moved to Rome, then to Paris. Before the outbreak of World War II, she often came to Iasi and Chisinau. In the 30s of the last century, she was very popular in Latin America and the USA thanks to her performance of Jewish, Russian, Gypsy and Romanian songs.
Soprano Maria Cebotari was born in 1910, in Chisinau, in a modest Bessarabian family. She studied at the elementary school for girls "Florica Nita", sang in the choir of the Chisinau Cathedral, and then studied at the Chisinau Conservatory "Unirea". After graduating from the conservatory in her hometown, she enters the troupe of the Moscow Art Theater. Soloist of the Berlin State Opera, the opera houses of Dresden and Vienna, Maria Chebotar made her debut in 1935 in the opera La bohème by G. Puccini. She sang during numerous tours on the stages of Prague, Paris, Rome, Milan, Antwerp, Copenhagen, London, Florence, Salzburg, Riga, Bucharest. Maria Cebotari is considered one of the greatest sopranos in the world.
A little-known artist and illustrator in Moldova Elizabeth Ivanovskaya is a significant figure in the world of French art. She was born in Chisinau in 1910. She has worked in Bucharest, Paris and Brussels. Known in France and Belgium as an illustrator of children's books. At the invitation of the Queen of Romania, the artist painted the rooms of the children of the royal family.
Founder of the Kyiv Modern Ballet Theater Radu Poklitaru was born in Chisinau in 1972. At the age of 4, he began to dance, later he studied at specialized educational institutions in Chisinau, Moscow, Kyiv, Minsk and Odessa. Radu Poklitaru was a dancer at the Opera and Ballet Theater of Belarus, danced on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, and was one of the choreographers of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. In 2001-2002, Radu Poklitaru directed the ballet troupe of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre. Mary Bieshu.
Svetlana Toma was born in 1947 in Chisinau. The Moldovan actress has also achieved recognition in the Russian Federation. She became famous for playing the role of Rada in the film Tabor Goes to Heaven (1975). Svetlana Toma was also a model for an Italian agency, showing lingerie collections. She was awarded the title of "The Best Actress of the Moldavian Cinema of the 20th Century". Svetlana Toma is the first actress to appear nude in a film shot in the former USSR and the first sex symbol of Moldova.
French actress, dancer and singer Nita Raya was born in Chisinau in 1915. In 1926, the actress's family moved to Paris. In France, the actress is known for the films Ignance (1937), Le Rois du Sport (1937) and Le roi des gangsters.
Yuri Alexandrovich Nikolaev- Soviet and Russian television and radio host, actor. People's Artist of the Russian Federation. Born on December 16, 1948 in the Moldavian SSR, in the city of Chisinau.
Avigdor Lieberman- Israeli politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs in two compositions of the Israeli government, member of the Knesset, leader of the political party "Our Home is Israel". Born on July 5, 1958 in the city of Chisinau, Moldavian SSR.
Alexander Vladimirovich Oleshko- Russian theater and film actor, television presenter, singer. Head of the workshop of the Children's Academy "Ostankino" (Theatre Studio). Honored Artist of Russia. Born on July 23, 1976 in the city of Chisinau.
Vladimir Samsonov- Honored Artist of Russia, laureate of the International Competition of Opera Singers. Mario del Monaco (Italy, Grand Prix and Audience Award). Born in Chisinau in 1963.
Svetlana Nikolaevna Kryuchkova- Soviet and Russian theater and film actress. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1991), winner of two Nika awards. She was born on June 22, 1950 in the city of Chisinau, Moldavian SSR.
Elmira Skripchenko- European champion (2001), multiple champion of Moldova and France, international grandmaster. She was born in Chisinau on February 17, 1976.
Gary (Gregory Simon) Kosnitsky- International Master of ICCF (International Correspondence Chess Federation, 1972). Born October 6, 1907 in Chisinau.
Many readers of Komsomolskaya Pravda keep unique photographs of famous people in their family albums. The editorial office has a whole gallery of photographs of our famous compatriots sent by our readers. Today KP publishes some photos of famous Moldovans. Nobody else has these!
Vyacheslav Cerempey photographed the poet Nikolai Dabizhu and the singer Stefan Petrache from two stars at once.
“I saw our Moldovan celebrities in the House of Writers in 1982 at the premiere of the play “Zburatorul” based on the poem of the same name by Nikolai Dabizh. The performance was staged by students of the Faculty of Journalism. And I, also a student then, was a big fan of art. By the way, in the background in the upper left corner is the future showman Andrei Porubin.
Our reader Ivan Deviza was photographed with the Moldovan movie star Grigore Grigoriu.
“In July 1993, we rested with relatives in Togatino, where I met the actor. He answered all my questions about cinema and his roles. It was very interesting to listen to his stories about the filming of the famous films "The camp goes to the sky", "Krasnye polyany".
A truly historical snapshot of the politician Dmitry Bragish was sent by Lyubov Zaichenko.
“30 years ago, on May 10, 1976, old Komsomol tickets were exchanged for new ones. This solemn event took place in the district committee of the Komsomol, and Mr. Braghish himself, then still a Komsomol worker, handed us the tickets. The photo is old and not very good, but I think that a respected political figure can be easily recognized.”
The photo with Emil Loteanu was sent by Denis Rusu.
“It was in 1995, I had just returned from the USA, where I studied, and the most pleasant memory of my arrival home was the meeting with the famous film director Emil Loteanu. He was a very interesting conversationalist, and I gladly became his guide to Edinet.”
Our reader from Gagauzia (Svetly village) Vasily Ivanovich Banev took a picture with the famous Moldovan artists "Fluerasha", people's favorites Nikolai Sulak and Zinaida Zhulya. “In August 1975, Fluerash artists came to our village. I have always liked Nikolay Sulak, Zinaida Zhulya, Georgy Yeshanu, because the Moldovan folk songs performed by them sound inimitable. I really dreamed of meeting and getting to know them. And after the concert, I approached them and introduced myself. Nikolai Sulak wanted to eat watermelons, and we went straight to the field, and then - to visit me. Of course, the table was laid, homemade wine, songs, dances. Since then, we have become friends for many years."
A family photo of Svetlana Toma and her little daughter (then the future actress Irina Lachina) was sent by actress Elena Arkadyevna Bogdanova from Moscow. “Svetlana and I studied at the same course at the Chisinau Institute of Arts. After filming the film "The camp goes to the sky" (directed by Emil Loteanu), Sveta became famous. She often had to travel as part of a delegation throughout the Soviet Union, as well as abroad. Upon returning from one trip (I think from Peru), we met with her and little Irina Lachina (her daughter, the future main character of the film "Lady Bum") and took pictures as a keepsake. Now we all live in Moscow and meet from time to time.
Vily Alekseevich Monastyrny made a truly sensational photo of Nadezhda Chepraga. “30 years ago in the sanatorium "Bucuria" (Vadul-lui-Voda) an exit meeting of the deputies of the Chisinau City Council took place. And after it there was a concert at which the singer Tamara Cheban presented the then unknown Nadezhda Chepraga, the future star of the Moldavian stage. I was able to film her debut."
Mihai Volontir and his beloved dog became the subjects of a picture taken by a reader from Balti (unfortunately, she did not sign it). “In 1997, while walking in the park, my friends and I witnessed a very sweet scene. The popular and beloved by all of us actor Mihai Volontir, in a firm, but at the same time, kind voice, scolded his dog for disobedience. We talked with him and even discussed the new performance. And when I asked him to take a picture for memory, the actor joked: “The main thing is that the dog gets into the frame!”
We continue a series of articles about people from Moldova who left their mark on world art, science or social activities. Today we will talk about politicians: the president of Germany, the mayor of Chicago, the founder of Tel Aviv and other famous personalities who have Moldovan roots.
FORMER PRESIDENT OF GERMANY HORST KÖHLER
Horst Köhler, a German statesman and politician, was born on February 22, 1943 in a family of Bessarabian Germans, who in 1940 moved from the Moldavian village of Ryshkany to Poland. Horst was born in the city of Heidenstein (now Skerbeshuv). His mother Louise, née Bernhardt, was born in 1904 in Romania and married at the age of 20. In this marriage, 8 children appeared, Horst was the seventh in a row, only his sister Ursula was younger than him.
In May 2004, Köhler was elected President of Germany. On July 1, 2004, he took office and became the ninth president in the country's history. In 2009 he was re-elected for a second term. On May 31, 2010, it became known that Horst Köhler was resigning. He was succeeded as President of Germany by Christian Wulff.
Mayor of the City of Chicago Rahm Emanuel
Ram Israel Emanuel was born on November 29, 1959. His grandfather, a Romanian Jew, was born in Moldova. Ram Israel Emanuel was elected mayor of the city of Chicago in 2011 and was re-elected to this position in 2015. Rahm Emanuel is one of the most prominent American mayors. Emanuel's administration from his first days in office began to work on the availability of information about city social services and government for citizens.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would cut funding to so-called sanctuary cities. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel responded by saying that Chicago would continue to protect migrants from deportation.
MEIR DIZENGOFF - THE FOUNDER OF TEL AVIV AND ITS LEGENDARY FIRST MAYOR
The future founder and mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff, was born in one of the villages of the Orhei district and grew up in Chisinau. In 1909, he became one of the founders of the Jewish settlement Ahuzat Bayt near Jaffa, from which Tel Aviv subsequently developed. In 1910, Dizengoff was elected head of the committee of the new settlement, and since 1921 he became the first mayor of Tel Aviv and remained in this post almost until the end of his life, showing an outstanding talent as an organizer.
ALEXANDER KADAKIN - AMBASSADOR OF RUSSIA TO INDIA
Alexander Kadakin, an outstanding Russian diplomat, Russian Ambassador who lived in India for 45 years, who did a lot for fruitful relations between these two countries, was born in Chisinau on July 22, 1949. In his native city he studied at school number 37.
In addition to his political activities, Alexander Kadakin was an academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. He has published over 50 articles in newspapers and scientific journals in Russia, India and Sweden. He was the author of a number of books. He spoke Hindi, English, Urdu, French and Romanian and was engaged in translations.
AVIGDOR LIBERMAN - MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF ISRAEL
Avigdor Lieberman was born in the family of Lev Yankelevich and Esther Markovna Lieberman. The Lieberman family lived in a private house on Omskaya Street (now Lakuluy). The house has not been preserved, a new one has already been built there and completely different people live. From the old house on Omskaya, Evit Lvovich Lieberman (as his name appears in school documents) went in 1965 to the 41st school, which he completed very successfully. After graduating from school, Avigdor entered the Agricultural Institute, at the Faculty of Hydrology. In 1978, Avigdor Lieberman immigrated to Israel with his parents. He worked as a loader at the Ben-Gurion Airport, served in the Israel Defense Forces, rising to the rank of Rav Turai (similar to the rank of junior sergeant).
The track record of Avigdor Lieberman in government positions is very long. But on May 25, 2016, he was appointed Israeli Defense Minister. Lieberman became the first Russian-speaking head of the Israeli defense department.
VASILE MEMELIGE - LEADER OF THE 1894 INDONESIA REVOLUTION
Today it is fashionable to travel to the sunny island of Bali, and our compatriot visited there back in 1894. And not only visited, but also became the founder of the revolutionary historical events of that time. His name was Vasile Mamaliga. He was a thunderstorm for the Dutch, an authority for the locals, a friend of the British, and the island of Bali never became a Russian colony. Vasile Mamaliga turned history in a different direction.
Mameliga Vasile Panteleimonovich was born on March 20, 1865 in the village of Pashkani, Buzhora region, Chisinau district, Bessarabian province, in the family of a local church clerk. In 1886 he was in Singapore, having previously visited Vladivostok, Hankou, Fuzhou and Canton. Not later than 1892, he entered the service of the Raja of Lombok.
Maligan, Malygin, Mamaliga - this is how our countryman called himself, who tried to participate alone in the division of the world, having won the island of Lombok from the Dutch. A hundred years ago he was well known in Holland, Great Britain, Russia. He was called differently: a Marxist, an adventurer, a dangerous rebel, a bandit, an adventurer, a spy ...
