# Petru Lucinschi

_Moldovan politician (born 1940)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 27 January 1940 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rădulenii Vechi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Moldova; Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; historian; diplomat; statesperson; philosopher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P106))
- **Political party:** Agrarian Party of Moldova; Communist Party of the Soviet Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P102))
- **Education:** Moldova State University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P69))
- **Spouse:** Antonina Lucinschi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Republic; 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; Order of Bethlehem ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874#P166))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Petru Lucinschi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petru_Lucinschi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q355874](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355874) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Cite this page

"Petru Lucinschi". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/petru-lucinschi. Retrieved 14 November 2026.