Fălești District

Fălești is a district (Romanian: raion) in the north of Moldova, with the administrative center at Fălești. As of January 1, 2011, its population was 92,600.

It borders Romania, in Western Moldova.

History

District towns, with the earliest historical attestation are Fălești, Scumpia, Călugăr, Horești first attested in the period 1429-1437. In the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries, especially this region develop economically (trade) and cultural, as there was a significant increase in population. In the 18th century as a result of the constant wars waged by the Principality of Moldavia and the Ottoman Empire, later more frequent interventions of the Russian army, led to the demise of the region. In 1812, following the Treaty of Bucharest, the Russian Empire occupied Basarabia at the expense of the Principality of Moldavia. During this period czarist government policy is one of Russification of the native population, many Ukrainians and Russians are brought which is currently 15% of the population of the district. In 1918 after the collapse of Russian Empire, Basarabia decide union with the motherland Romania. In 1940, following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Treaty, Basarabia again is busy this time of USSR. In period 1944-1991 Falesti district center is in part MSSR. In 1991 as a result of the proclamation of Independence of Moldova, part of the Ungheni County (1991-2003), and in 2003 administrative unit of Moldova.

Geography

Floresti dostrict is located in west-central part of Moldova is nearby with: Glodeni District in north, Bălţi municipality in the north-east, Sîngerei District in east, south Ungheni District, and state border with Romania in the west. The landscape] is fragmented, in the south of district, split a few branches of the Central Moldavian Plateau. Otherwise the landscape is crossed by many rivers. There's a process with a mild slip. Maximum altitude in the district is isolated hill Magura, reaching 389 meters.

Climate

Climatic conditions are characterized by the general movement of atmospheric air masses from west to east. The climate is temperate continental, four seasons] are well defined: summer (21-21.5 C) and winter (-4.5-5 c). Yearly precipitation 500–600 mm. Average wind speed 4–6 m/s.

Fauna

Fauna is represented by hares, foxes, deer, wild boar, wolves rarely wild cat, otter and raccoon dog etc. Species of birds seen: storks, wild duck, woodpeckers, tits, partridges, egrets, gulls etc.

Flora

Forests occupy 10.4% of district area this: oak, beech, hornbeam, maple, acacia, cherry and others. Plant (steppe): denial, clover, fescue, bells, wormwood, knotweed and others.

Rivers

District is located in the basin of the Prut River, which crosses the district in the west to the border with Romania, but in the eastern, part of the Răut River basin, with its tributaries Ciuluicul Mare and Ciuluicul Mijlociu. Rich in ponds and streams, the district is a source of fish: carp, crucian carp, perch.

Administrative subdivisions

• Localities: 76
  • Administrative centers: Făleşti
    • Cities: Făleşti
      • Communes: 32
        • Villages: 43

Demographics

1 January 2011 the district population was 92,600 of which 19.2% urban and 80.8% rural population.

• Births (2010): 1098 (11.8 per 1000)
• Deaths (2010): 1301 (14.0 per 1000)
• Growth rate (2010): -203 (-2.2 per 1000)

Ethnic groups

Religion

• Christians - 98.0%
  • Orthodox Christians - 95.4%
  • Protestant - 2.1%
    • Baptists - 1.5%
    • Pentecostals - 0.3%
    • Seventh-day Adventists - 0.2%
    • Evangelicals - 0.1%
  • Old Believers - 0.5%
• Other - 1.3%
• No Religion - 0.5%
• Atheists - 0.2%

Economy

Falesti territory activates: 12,412 active traders, including 10,500 - farms, 1101 - Individual enterprises, 813 - businesses with the right person, and 622 - entrepreneurial patent owners. Main branch of economy is agriculture, is growing cereals (barley, wheat, oats), vegetables, tobacco, sunflower and permanent crops: orchards (apple, cherry, hair) and vines.

Education

Working in district 52 middle and high schools, including 24 secondary schools, 14 schools, 10 general schools, 2 special schools, a vocational school and a boarding gymnasium.

Politics

District is located in the so-called electoral region "North Red" (the region where the PCRM usually get over 50% of the vote). But after the 2010 elections communists lose to the AEI.

During the last three elections AEI had an increase of 137.7%.

Elections

Culture

Network of cultural institutions in the district include 121 units, including: houses, homes of culture 63, libraries 54, a school of music, two art schools and museums.

Health

The district works: Falesti Hospital, medical points in all villages, and state pharmacy with 53 branches.

Personalities

• Ilie Ilașcu - Politician, famous for being sentenced to death by the separatist Transnistrian government for alleged involvement in two murders and for actions which have been described Moldova
• Vadim Vacarciuc - World Champion in weightlifting in 1997, obtained a silver medal in 2000 European Weightlifting Championships
• Diana Misnei - Famous fashion star and designer was born in Glijeni, her early career started in Chisinau and after building her portfolio and name she moved to London to conquer the fashion world. Usually Diana is always talking about Glijeni's impact on her lifestyle and how the region is playing a crucial role for her inspiration in future collection.