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Petru Lucinschi

Moldovan politician (born 1940)

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Petru Lucinschi is a former Moldovan politician who was Moldova's second President from 1997 to 2001. He currently serves as the founder and head of the Lucinschi Foundation of Strategic Studies and International Relations.

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Born
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Place of birth
Rădulenii Vechi wd
Citizenship
Moldova, Soviet Union wd
Occupation
politician, historian, diplomat, statesperson, philosopher wd
Political party
Agrarian Party of Moldova, Communist Party of the Soviet Union wd
Education
Moldova State University wd
Spouse
Antonina Lucinschi wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Moldova (15 January 1997 – 7 April 2001)
  • President of the Moldovan Parliament (4 February 1993 – 9 January 1997)
  • ambassador of Moldova (1992–1993)
  • Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (31 January 1991 – 6 November 1991)
  • Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (14 July 1990 – 6 November 1991)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Republic (2015)
  • Order of the Star of Romania
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
  • Order of the Red Banner of Labour
  • Order of Friendship of Peoples
  • Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
  • Order of the Redeemer
  • Gold Olympic Order (1999)
  • Order of Bethlehem

Questions

When was Petru Lucinschi born?
Petru Lucinschi was born on 27 January 1940 in Rădulenii Vechi.
What positions has Petru Lucinschi held?
Positions held by Petru Lucinschi include: President of Moldova (1997–2001); President of the Moldovan Parliament (1993–1997); ambassador of Moldova (1992–1993); Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1991–1991); Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1990–1991).
Where did Petru Lucinschi study?
Petru Lucinschi was educated at Moldova State University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Petru Lucinschi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q355874 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Первый награждённый почётным знаком СНГ.jpg by misharere (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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