Moldova: History
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The Treaty of Bucharest grants Russian control of eastern Moldova and the Ottoman Empire control of western Moldova.
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The Ottoman Empire recognizes the independence of Romania, which includes western Moldova.
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The Moldovan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is established.
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Moldova declares its independence and joins the Commonwealth of Independent States, which was the successor of the Soviet Union.
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Moldova's currency, the Rouble, is replaced by the Leu.
Sources:
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