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Days like theseOur recommendations for the perfect holiday in MoldovaChisinau City BreaksFrom £590 pp twin-shareTake a chance and visit thiswonderful, quirky city, more ofa sleepy provincial capital withits tree-lined boulevards andnumerous parks. Discover ablend of 19th century and Sovietarchitecture and be entertained bythe changing of the goose-steppingguards every hour in MemorialPark. The Soviet Union is aliveand well in the self-proclaimedRepublic of Transdniestr so takea trip to visit the Lenin statues andsocialist banners. Appreciate thespectacular Orheiul Vechu cavemonastery, carved out by monks inthe 13th century, before enjoying aglass of fine Moldovan wine.Hotel Stella De LuxHHHA small, centrally located hotel justa short walk from the main street,this is a real find where budgetconsciousclients will experience awarm welcome. The 10 rooms arebright and modern and the friendlystaff are always happy to help youget the most out of your stay inChisinau.ChildAidAs the poorest country in Europe,Moldova has limited resourcesto care for its disabled children.British charity, ChildAid, workswith Hippocrates rehabilitationcentre in Chisinau to provide freetreatment to over 200 childrenfrom the poorest families eachyear. We can arrange visits toHippocrates where you can meetthe staff and learn more abouttheir work. Any gifts, clothes ortoys for the children are gratefullyappreciated. ChildAid is runningan appeal to raise vital funds - tomake a donation orsponsor a child pleasevisit their websitewww.childaidrr.org.ukBriceniPrulEdinetRiscaniSorocaDrochiaU K R A I N EFlorestiRezina RibnitaBaltiSingereiRautelFãlestiaMOLDOVAOrheiDubãsariCãlãrasiCHISINAUUngheny StrãseniNisporeniHincestiBîcDniesterCHISINAUTighinaTiraspolSloboziaROMANIALeovaCogilnicCimisliaCanseniBasarabesacaComratIalpugCiadir-LungaCahulTaracliaUKRAINEVulcanestiMoldova - Perfect ForMoldova was once known as the ‘vineyard of the Soviet Union’ and its proudwine producing heritage remains today; wine lovers will find countlessdelights here at sights such as the Milestii Mici winery, which boasts thelargest wine cellar in the world, and the many modern, family-run vineyardsthat are popping up.1989Romanian reinstatedas official language1992Becomes memberof United Nations1994New constitution grantsspecial autonomy statusto Transdniestr region2006Protests against aRussian decision tosuspend imports ofMoldovan wine1980s‘Era of Openness’ resultsin resurgence of Moldovannationalism1991Gains independenceafter collapse of SovietUnion1993Moldovan leu replacesRussian rouble ascurrency2001Communist leaderVladimir Voroninbecomes president2012Newly electedPresident Timoftiidentifies Europeanorientation as priority99Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent