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.