The Comrat State University on September 27 hosted the launch of the book “Sociocultural aspects of the Gagauz in the history of the Republic of Moldova. Integration of the Gagauz in the sociocultural, economic, political and legal space of the Republic of Moldova”. The book, produced in cooperation with authors from Chisinau, includes scientific articles by various historians on the historical events of the Gagauz people, IPN reports.



Oxsana Curteva, dean of the Faculty of National Culture, said that the presentation of this volume is important for the region. For his part, the dean of the Faculty of History and Philosophy Igor Bercu noted that this collection will be useful not only for students and specialists, but also for all those who are interested in history. Especially during the election period, history topics can generate controversial discussions as everyone claims to have knowledge and comes up with their own interpretation of historical facts. “However, it is good to listen, in this regard, to the opinion of specialists. The truth must be based on sources,” noted Igor Bercu.

The project’s director Ruslan Shevchenko, doctor of historical sciences, said that one of the main purposes of the presented volume is to debunk historical untruths. “We believe that other similar initiatives will follow, scientific, legal, cultural. They will help the Gagauz people to really feel citizens of this country. In the coming decades, this goal will definitely be achieved,” said Shevchenko.

University professor Nicolae Osmochescu, doctor of nternational law, said that the materials inserted in the volume demonstrate that it is possible and necessary to work objectively, to use facts, without hysteria. “This is an example of how we can cooperate and act for the sake of the future. The transition period was a bit prolonged, but, in order not to divide, but to unite, the organizers chose a qualitative approach: they made sure that language is not a problem. On the contrary, it allowed for greater closeness and mutual knowledge,” said Dr. Osmochescu.

Nicolae Terzi, a doctor of law from Gagauzia, noted that today’s times are difficult and tense. However, historians from Chisinau and Comrat had the courage and strength to organize this event.

The presented volume includes articles about the Gagauz and speeches by scientists from Gagauzia and Chisinau. To a large extent, they reflect the Soviet and post-Soviet period of the Gagauz people.