What is the difference between Romania and Moldova?
Moldovan and Romanian are very similar. There are some dialectal differences, but nothing major. There is also some Russian influence in Moldova that isn’t found in Romania. The standard written language is nearly identical between the countries.
Why is the culture of Moldova similar to that of Romania?
The culture of Moldova is influenced primarily by the Romanian origins of its majority population, while also being heavily indebted to the Slavic and minority Gagauz populations. The traditional Latin origins of Romanian culture reach back to the 2nd century, the period of Roman colonization in Dacia.
Can Moldovans and Romanians understand each other?
The history of the “Moldovan” language begins in 1812, when a part of Moldova was annexed to the Russian Empire, later called ‘Bessarabia’. If a Romanian and a Moldovan meet in an informal environment, there is a chance they will not understand each other, even though, formally, they speak the same language.
Why do Moldovans have Romanian passport?
Most Moldovans speak Romanian and are ethnically similar to Romanians. Moldova formed part of the kingdom of Romania between the two world wars, after which it was annexed by the Soviet Union. After the Soviet Union annexed Moldova in the 1940s, Moldovans lost their right to Romanian citizenship.
What language do Moldovans speak?
Romanian
Moldova/Official languages
The proper naming of the official language spoken in Moldova is sometimes a matter of debate, even among ethnic Moldovans, as some insist upon calling the language Moldovan, while others acknowledge that it is Romanian. With the exception of a few usage norms, in its standard form it is identical to Romanian.
Does Moldova language exist?
(Dec. 23, 2013) On December 5, 2013, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova ruled that the Romanian language is the official language of this country.