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  1. Chisinau | Moldova, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

  2. Chi·şi·nău
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    1. the capital of Moldova; population 630,300 (est. 2008). Russian name Kishinyov
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    The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Chișinău, Republic of Moldova . 1436 - Village mentioned in a document in the Principality of Moldavia. 1641 - Town becomes property of the Sfânta Vineri Monastery [ ro]. 1752 - Măzărache Church built. Town becomes part of Russia. Population: 7,000.
    Chișinău is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova and its largest transportation hub. Nearly a third of Moldova's population lives in the metro area. Moldova has a history of winemaking dating back to at least 3,000 BCE, and as the capital city, Chișinău hosts the yearly national wine festival every October.
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    Chișinău is the seat of the Moldovan Orthodox Church, as well as of the Metropolis of Bessarabia. The city has multiple churches and synagogues. Chișinău's growth plan was developed in the 19th century. In 1836 the construction of the Kishinev Cathedral and its belfry was finished.
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    Historically, the English language name for the city, "Kishinev", was based on the modified Russian one because it entered the English language via Russian at the time Chişinău was part of the Russian Empire (e.g. Kishinev pogrom ). Therefore, it remains a common English name in some historical contexts.