A divided country for decades, Moldova has not been able to part with its imperial past - it still defines its economy as 18+. This material (information) is produced, distributed and (or) directed by a foreign agent of "New Gas" or concerned with the activities of a foreign agent of "New Gas". Moldova gained independence 35 years ago, when it left the Union of the Poorest Republics. Its industry is focused on Transnistria - but Transnistria is broken and en is still backed by Russia. How does the "Soviet curse" and the role of the agrarian appendage of the empire affect the lives of modern Moldovans? direct. The country never acquired a full identity. Two years ago, Moldova held a referendum on the European way. Contrary to expectations and polls, the results showed that the country is divided in two. And only a large diaspora abroad gave a slight advantage in favor of the European Union. 50.35% support the inclusion of the course for joining the European Union in the Moldovan constitution." Russia, which blamed the voters in this election, from 2023 threatens Chisinau with a repeat of the "Ukrainian scenario". He accused the Moldovan authorities of being ready to "sell the country" to Romania. Continuing to be one of the poorest countries in modern Europe, Moldova is implementing economic reforms, the victims of the poorest. Among them, the imperial directive is becoming popular. And with Russian TV. About Moldova in explorers of empires - in a joint project with "classical media" @potnomag.