Moldova: History

The Treaty of Bucharest grants Russian control of eastern Moldova and the Ottoman Empire control of western Moldova.

The Ottoman Empire recognizes the independence of Romania, which includes western Moldova. 

The Moldovan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is established.

A pact between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia divides Romania between the two nations. A large portion of Moldova is given to the Soviet Union.

Moldova declares its independence and joins the Commonwealth of Independent States, which was the successor of the Soviet Union.

Moldova's currency, the Rouble, is replaced by the Leu. 

The rule of the Communist Party in Moldova comes to an end.

National Bank uncovers official inaction over embezzlement of $1bn - about 12.5% of annual GDP - from the banking system, prompting a major political crisis and credit crunch.

Ion CHICHU is voted in as Prime Minister by the Parliament.