History, Language & Culture
Peace Corps Moldova
Country
Dos and Don'ts
Fun Facts & Language
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What languages are spoken in Moldova?
Romanian - state official language
Ukrainian, Russian, Gagauzian, Romani, Bulgarian
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What are the Peace Corps Moldova programs?
Community and Organizational Development
English Education
Health Education
100
What are the colors of the Moldovan flag?
Blue - represents the sky and the peace;
Yellow - represents the sun and the wheat;
Red - represents the blood of those who died for this land.
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What should you not do when entering a Moldovan house?
You should not wear your shoes on. Take your shoes off!
100
This might make you very sick.
Moldovans believe that opening the door and the window at the same time creates a flow of air called "curent" that is seriously damaging your health.
200
What is the symbol of Moldova?
The Tree of Life
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Where do Volunteers live during their service?
Volunteers live in villages and small towns around Moldova, sharing typical living conditions with their Moldova Host Family.
200
What is Chișinău?
Chișinău is the capital of Moldova and the biggest city in the country.
Chișinău was founded in 1436 as a monastery town.
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What should you do when visiting a Moldovan house for the first time?
In Moldova it is common to take a small present when visiting someone for the first time or attending a party. It may be a box of chocolate or other sweets, a package of tea or coffee, etc.
200
Easy ways to greet in Romanian
Bună!
Salut!
Pa!
Ciao!
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What is Moldova most famous for?
The biggest wine collection, included in the Guinness Book of World Records, with more than 2 mln. bottles is Mileștii Mici Cellar, located in Moldova!
300
Provide at least three types of activities Volunteers do in Moldova.
Teach English
Work in libraries and non-governmental organizations
Co-teach health education lessons.
Co-facilitate youth clubs.
Work together with partners on Health campaigns
300
Moldovan currency
Leu
300
Shaking hands rule in Moldova
In Moldova most of the time only men shake hands with each other. Women do not shake hands with other women, and especially don’t shake hands with men. A man may greet a woman or, occasionally, kiss her hand. Don't shake hands over the door step.
300
Moldovans' most beloved jelly.
Meat jelly! ”Răcituri”
400
How do Moldovans celebrate the beginning of spring?
Moldovans wear Mărțișor, a white and red tied token. ("Legend of Mărțișor") 
400
What is the length of the Pre-Service Training in Moldova?
Orientation week + 10 PST weeks
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Moldova's neighboring countries
Moldova is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The unrecognised breakaway state of Transnistria lies across the Dniester river on the country's eastern border with Ukraine.
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"No" in Moldova while eating and serving alcohol.
Moldovans like to treat their guests with an abundance of food. Your host family may urge you to eat more than you can. Saying a “no” just once usually is not convincing. You will have to learn to refuse firmly and politely! You may even have to say 'no' a number of times!
You will have to work out a strategy for refusing politely in those cases when you do not want to or cannot drink alcohol. And again, you may have to say "no" in several ways at several times!
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The typical wake up alarm in the countryside!
The Rooster!
500
When did the Republic of Moldova proclaim its independence?
The independent Republic of Moldova was proclaimed on August 27, 1991.
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Why was 2023 special year for Peace Corps Moldova?
Peace Corps Moldova celebrated the 30th Anniversary. Peace Corps opened the program in Moldova in 1993.
First re-entry group of Volunteers since global evacuation.
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Who is the current President of the country?
Maia Sandu
She is the first female president who was elected in November 2020
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Don't do these things in a Moldovan house.
- Don’t sit on the table and don't put your shoes on the table! A table usually has a covering to protect its surface. The tabletop is seen as “the face of God” because of the food that is seen as gifts that lie on the table.
- Don't whistle inside the house! It is for no money or for bad luck.
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Controversial facts
1. Fancy houses with outside toilets
2. Modern cars, old Soviet cars and horse carriages on the roads
3. The poorest country in Europe with the fastest internet (in the world :)?)
4. Exporting local fruit and vegetables abroad, and consuming imported fruit and vegetables
5. A country with self-proclaimed autonomies, like Transnistria, Gagauzia