Chiţcani, Moldova
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Chiţcani is one of the oldest recorded villages in Moldova. The village has a history dating back to 1367. Its name means "shrews" in Romanian language.
It is located near Tighina. Despite being situated in Basarabia, it is controlled by the secessionist authorities of Transnistria.
The village is best known as the home of the Noul Neamţ monastery. The monastery was closed when Moldovan SSR was part of the Soviet Union and was at times used as a hospital, storehouse and museum.
According to the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Moldova, the village was the scene of Transnistrian human rights abuses, with an alleged 20 killings between 1996 and 2000. Moldova declares that it has no access, and Transnistria apparently has not investigated.[1].[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Interview on Transnistria with Stefan Uritu, reporter Mrs Sara Еngstrum, Sweden Angstorm
- ^ article in "Adevărul" (Romanian)
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