Russian cultural centre closes in Moldova after government order
The closure follows Moldovan claims that the centre could spread narratives threatening national security.
- On Saturday, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, known as "Russia House," closed in Chisinau, Moldova, after more than 15 years of operation following a government order.
- Moldova's government, a fierce critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ordered the closure citing security threats and instances of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace. Parliament endorsed the decision.
- The Russian embassy stated some centre functions would transfer to its cultural department, while the facility issued a statement describing itself as "a meeting place, for dialogue and friendship."
- President Maia Sandu, spearheading Moldova's drive to join the European Union by decade's end, accused Russia of attempting to subvert her government. Russia claims Sandu stirred up anti-Russian sentiment.
- Last month, officials in Transdniestria, a pro-Russian separatist region, proposed opening an alternative centre "to act against destructive attempts to limit Russian presence." Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri said such a move requires a new Russia agreement.
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The Russian Cultural Center in Chisinau, known for its ardent promotion of the Russian language and culture, has officially ceased operations. Following a decision by the Moldovan authorities, some of its functions have been transferred to the Russian Embassy. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a publication by Newsmaker. The Russian Embassy in Moldova announced that the Russian Center for Science and Culture (Russian House) in Chisinau ce…
The Russian House in Chisinau – part of a network of state-run Russian cultural and propaganda centres – closes its doors. The Russian Federation's Embassy in Chisinau announced that its functions will be partially exercised by the Embassy's Culture Section.
The installation of the original at the capital, Moldova, is 17 rock.
The Russian House in the capital of the Republic of Moldova was closed, according to Live Ukraine. Called the Russian Science and Culture Center, the institution had the role of promoting Russian culture, language, art and science. The Russian House was opened in 2009. A few months ago, the Republic of Moldova withdrew from the intergovernmental agreement on cultural centers signed with Russia in 1998. The Russian House, the Tiraspol version The…
The Russian Science and Culture Center in Chisinau officially ceased its activity as of 4 July.
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