A representation of the Voievod International Federation of fighting in a Moldovan style was founded in Iran. A seminar on familiarizing Iranians with the traditions and princes of the Moldavian history unfolded in Tehran, on February, from 20 to 22, Nicolae Pascaru, the president on the Voievod National Federation of Moldova, stated on Friday, February 27, at a news conference. The International Federation of fighting in Moldovan style was founded five years ago by businessman Gabriel Stati and has representations in 19 countries of the world, Info-Prim Neo reports. 39 owners of the black belt from different regions of Iran participated in the seminar. Nicolae Pascaru conducted a demonstration of the Moldovan fighting style. “Iranians are ready to practice this fight that seemed to them very interesting. We were surprised to find out from our Iranian friends that the first relationships of our peoples were made in the period of Stefan the Great,” Nicolae Pascaru said. According to “The modern voievod’s doctrine,” each country prepares its voievods in conformity with the International Federation's Regulation, admitting the practice of the fighting elements in a local style. Iran became the 19th country, where opening the Moldovan fighting representation “Voievod” took place. Representations are to be opened in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Voievod National Federation has 3, 500 members, including from the left bank of the Nistru. At the end of March, the Voievod International Federation will hold its first edition of the European and Asian Championship of martial fights in Moldova, with the participation of about 600 young people from 10 countries.