Ukrainians in Moldova enhance status of Ukrainian language

The National Congress of Ukrainians in Moldova (NCUM) recently convened a meeting to discuss the implementation of a multilingual education system in the country. According to research from international organizations, 45-55 percent of Ukrainians who fled to Moldova intend to settle there permanently.

Dmitrii Lecartev, NCUM Chairman, emphasized the importance of ensuring that Ukrainian children are competitive when applying for entry into universities or seeking jobs in the future. 

He noted that plans to educate these children “in their native language while learning Romanian are becoming a reality.”

“Concrete actions are already underway to open Ukrainian classes in four educational institutions in northern Moldova, where a significant population of ethnic Ukrainians is concentrated,” the NCUM said. “This includes translating textbooks into Ukrainian and training teachers for these schools – all of which are already in progress.”

NCUM is “committed to providing access to quality education” and facilitating the integration of Ukrainian children in Moldova.

On Aug. 23, NCUM opened the first Ukrainian House in the country. The ceremony was attended by Moldovan members of parliament, foreign ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, Ukrainian refugees, and ethnic Ukrainians in Moldova.