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1997 in Moldova

Explore 5 historical events and records for Moldova in 1997.

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Historical records for Moldova in 1997

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January

15 January 1997

Presidency Ends

Snegur, Mircea · Chisinau · Former President of Moldova · Government / Republic of Moldova

Snegur leaves office after Moldova's first post-independence presidency

15 January 1997

President Takes Office

Lucinschi, Petru · Chisinau · President of Moldova · Government / Republic of Moldova

Petru Lucinschi becomes President after defeating Snegur in the 1996 election

24 January 1997

Premiership Ends

Sangheli, Andrei · Chisinau · Former Prime Minister of Moldova · Government / Republic of Moldova

Sangheli leaves office after more than four years as Prime Minister

24 January 1997

Prime Minister Takes Office

Ciubuc, Ion · Chisinau · Prime Minister of Moldova · Government / Republic of Moldova

Ion Ciubuc becomes Prime Minister under President Petru Lucinschi

Other events (month unknown)

1997

President of Moldova

Lucinschi, Petru · President of Moldova · Government / Government of Moldova

Appointed President of Moldova

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