FTP, identify this republic with capital at Chisinau [KEE – shi – now], formerly a part of Romania.
Its most famous king was Stephen the Great, known as the "Athlete of Christ" for his tireless fighting to beat back the Ottomans. In 2001 it became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist, Vladimir Voronin, as president. Lying between the Prut and Dneister rivers, major cities include Soroka, Lapusna, and Orhei. FTP, identify this republic with capital at Chisinau [KEE – shi – now], formerly a part of Romania.
Its most famous king was Stephen the Great, known as the "Athlete of Christ" for his tireless fighting to beat back the Ottomans.
{Moldova}