Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia

Language teacher Sorina Stoianova has found herself at the forefront of Moldova’s efforts to counter Russian influence in its rebel Gagauzia region, which borders Ukraine. Already threatened by pro-Russian separatists in breakaway Transnistria — which last month appealed to Moscow for “protection” — Moldova’s pro-EU government is trying to reach out to Gagauzians in the […]

The post Moldova battles for soul of pro-Russian Gagauzia appeared first on Digital Journal.

borders counter education eu found government influence language moldova moscow pro protection russia russian soul ukraine world