Tag: Language politics
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Dodon tells Romanian journalists to learn Russian after Moldova vote
Incident Overview A heated moment at a post-election press conference in Moldova captured international attention. Former Moldovan president Igor Dodon, now the leader of the Socialist Party (PSRM), faced a Romanian journalist who politely asked a colleague from his bloc to also speak Romanian. In response, Dodon urged the Romanian press to learn Russian, saying:…
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Former Moldovan President Dodon’s ‘Learn Russian’ Remark to Romanian Journalists sparks controversy
Overview: a controversial moment at a post-election press conference Former Moldovan president and current Socialist leader Igor Dodon created a stir at a Sunday evening press conference held after polling stations closed, according to Rador, Radio Romania. The moment unfolded when a Romanian journalist asked Dodon’s associate, Constantin Starîș, to respond in Romanian if possible.…