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Moldova Acknowledges Soviet-Era Famine, Honors 123,000 Victims

3/28/2026

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Moldova recognizes 1946-1947 famine as a tragedy caused by the Soviet regime.
A draft law formalizing this recognition is set for parliamentary approval in April.
An exhibition titled "The Great Famine in Soviet Moldova," organized by Eugen Tomac (MEP), notes that over 123,000 people died in Moldova, about 5% of the population.
The event aims to educate the public about the tragedy and Moldova's European aspirations.

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Moldova recognizes 1946-1947 famine as a tragedy caused by the Soviet regime.
A draft law formalizing this recognition is set for parliamentary approval in April.
An exhibition titled "The Great Famine in Soviet Moldova," organized by Eugen Tomac (MEP), notes that over 123,000 people died in Moldova, about 5% of the population.
The event aims to educate the public about the tragedy and Moldova's European aspirations.