Valentina Cuşnir
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Biography
Valentina Cuşnir studied at the Technical University from Moldova (1972–1977) and worked as an engineer in CălăraşiCalarasi, Moldova
Călăraşi was founded 1848. Long ago, the word "călăraşi" meant "horsemen". The name of Călăraşi was inspired by a legend. In this legend, it is said that once when Ştefan cel Mare fought the Ottomans, he ordered a regiment of horsemen to stand guard...
(1977–2005). She served as member of the Moldovan Parliament.
She has the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
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As an independent member of parliament, Valentina Cuşnir was near the main street of Chişinău
Chisinau
Chișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...
at about midnight on 7 April, during the 2009 Moldova civil unrest
2009 Moldova civil unrest
The 2009 civil unrest in Moldova began on April 7, 2009, in major cities of Moldova before the results of the 2009 Moldovan parliamentary election were announced...
. She reported that she was abused by a police officer.