As a Moldovan I ask myself this everyday

@succhiatoredelcazzo4689

3 жыл бұрын

@Hernando Malinche or join the EU without being in Romania

@sigurddaehli

3 жыл бұрын

Or just don’t join.

@XD-bx6ee

3 жыл бұрын

Maltese Melon yeah but union with Romania is the quickest way to join EU without too much bureaucracy and negotiating

@piftel6132

3 жыл бұрын

We're waiting with our hands open.

@mapleshade2913

3 жыл бұрын

@@succhiatoredelcazzo4689 well with joining Romania and not the EU will also bring lots of money and aid into the country almost immediately and we are basically the same people so joining Romania is much better

You know it's complicated when Moldova has their own Moldova.

@user-zs8hd6zs2r

3 жыл бұрын

As a person who lived in Transnistria, I can confirm this

@disparatebroom7705

3 жыл бұрын

Is there a Transnistria inside of Transnistria

@user-zs8hd6zs2r

3 жыл бұрын

@@disparatebroom7705 not really. It's too small for that, but otherwise it would be a possibility

@Zegmaar_Bas

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-zs8hd6zs2r Have you been to the netherlands? Cause I've been to trasnistria and I think it would be really cool if we visited each other countries ahahah. I think this is the first time I've seen someone online saying he has lived in Transistria. Were you born there?

@disparatebroom7705

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-zs8hd6zs2r ah damn I was hoping it’d be an infinite amount of independent layered nations

When I went to Chișinău, I saw The Lord of the Rings dubbed in Russian and subtitled in Romanian, which is the most Moldovan thing I've ever experienced

@justmachina

Жыл бұрын

BAHAHA

@AgentSmith911

Жыл бұрын

Гэндальф: Хоббиты 😑

@DD-RO

Жыл бұрын

There is no so-called "republic of Moldova", just as there is no "state" of Kosovo. There is only the Romanian territory between the Prut and the Dniester stolen by the Russians through the Ribentrop-Molotov Pact

@stupidstudiosproductions2179

Жыл бұрын

@@DD-RO Just as how there’s no brain in D D

@DD-RO

Жыл бұрын

@@hereusername I know. I was in Kazakhstan, in Almaty and on Khan Tengri 2015. Wonderful mountains!

As a Romanian from the south, I read and watch Moldavian news, it's in the cleanest, most literary form of Romanian. A reunification of the countries may not occur during my lifetime, but the least we can do is cooperate and help each other in a brotherly way.

@looinrims

2 жыл бұрын

Well if Russia gets its shit pushed in by Ukraine then maybe Moldova can crush the Russian puppet state, and hey! Reunification finally after all this time since 1940

@alexandru5369

Жыл бұрын

As a Moldovan it's inevitable it will happen sooner than later. The pro Russian forces here are literally dying off as they are mostly made up of elderly brainwashed Soviet era people. The whole theft of a billion debacle killed what little faith was left in turning things around. As morbid as it sounds, as a Unionist the theft was a blessing in disguise

@poofoh6889

Жыл бұрын

Unification will not happen in your lifetime just by your will. All Moldovans will fight and defend their independence as if from Russians or Romanians. Romania wants to seize this territory, but this territory is not a region, but an independent country - Moldova. Most Moldovans do not want to unite with Romania, they want to unite Western Moldova with the existing Eastern Moldova within the borders of 1359.

@alexandru5369

Жыл бұрын

@@poofoh6889 It's not popular now but support for unification has risen rapidly over the past decade. The moronic bank scandal was the beginning of the end as Moldova as a country. Let Transnistria go and unite. I see it happening in 30 years , maybe less

@angelaclima1271

Жыл бұрын

@@poofoh6889 de unde știți ce doresc majoritatea moldovenilor?

Romania asks this question all the time.

@piftel6132

3 жыл бұрын

We wish we wouldn't have to.

@yourneighbourhooddoomer

3 жыл бұрын

And for good reasons.

@The_Yosh

3 жыл бұрын

so does Moldova

@quisqueyanguy120

3 жыл бұрын

But when you think about it, why ask for reunification when both nations can be on the EU?

@kevinboros7427

3 жыл бұрын

@@quisqueyanguy120 Because they are one and the same. Think about it. If Bavaria suddenly went independent from Germany but still remained in the EU and NATO, wouldn't the other Germans want Bavaria to be part of their country again?Because of their brotherhood, economic and cultural benefit?If Moldova joins Romania it will also become much richer and it will instantly be in NATO and the EU, without any bureaucracy or entry fees. Romanians would be very happy, too. There is literally no reason for Moldova to not join Romania.

"Especially one who speaks the same language as it's larger neighbor" Austria: *Nervous Sweating*

@bozolan

3 жыл бұрын

How about: -Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina. - All Arab countries. - All English, Spanish, French speaking countries. - Russia, Belarus, Ukraine. Bulgaria, North Makedonya. And other?🤔

@britishenough7690

3 жыл бұрын

NDD I’m pretty sure Ukrainian and Russian are different

@samuan001

3 жыл бұрын

@@bozolanI had a friend from Yemen who told me that he understands everything in Koran in original. I'm not an arabist but as a linguist I doubt that in all Arabian countries the language hasn't changed for a thousand years. I'm sure that there are varietes of Arabic which are not mutually inteligible/understandable. Coming back to your statement, this is the society who decides if they speak a variety of a language or a seperate language and it also should be possible to decide by the people if they are one nation or seperate. In the case of Moldova, there was decided that they didn't speak Moldovan anymore but Romanian instead. What about else? It's hard to say... I've heard that people willing to be Romanian are already there (they got Romanian passports) whereas the rest remained in Moldova.

@joutakujo9773

3 жыл бұрын

NDD English, Spanish, French speaking countries are either are separated by sea or they would be wayyy to big if they were one country and the same thing the the balkan wars would happen. Idk about the arabs, but maybe because cultural and *because that's how the europeans made the borders* Now the last part doesn't make a lot of sense as all of those are different languages and they would revolt if they were one country as seen from the Russian "empires".

@serhiy-serhiiv

3 жыл бұрын

@@britishenough7690 they are both eastern slavic languages, tho ukrainian was heavily influenced by western slavic languages (more specifically, polish)

I remember as a little kid, I had a few model kits of Soviet aircraft that said "Made in Moldova". I have fond memories of building those.

@marik4dfn

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@CupieCakie

Жыл бұрын

Man when i see something that says Made in Moldova makes me so proud of the country

Moldova: We want to join Romania Russia: Well I got other plans for you

@urcn6623

2 жыл бұрын

The west want to isolate Russia. But we don’t want to be part of Romania . They are desperate to have just more land. They don’t like us. There’s a reason why Dracula is from Romania. They should stay in their country and do their own things. We don’t want to see Romanian faces in our territory

@pogo8050

2 жыл бұрын

Russian politics in a nutshell

@ikik6520

Жыл бұрын

we dont want to join Romania ) leave us alone ffs ))))

@denisionescu5072

Жыл бұрын

@@ikik6520 someone listened to too much russian propaganda.

@fallaciousfirm2524

Жыл бұрын

​@@ikik6520 that's probably only you then.....

The fact that Moldova exists but my girlfriend doesn’t is scary

@fclp67

3 жыл бұрын

Same dude, wish you find love in the near future

@Phoenix_The_HeroHater

3 жыл бұрын

At least you exist, I don’t exist

@pseudochadio

3 жыл бұрын

I wish those would switch places.

@Phoenix_The_HeroHater

3 жыл бұрын

Ivan The evil interesting information fellow non-existing organism

@borkerman

3 жыл бұрын

F

Too many people asking “Why is Moldova?” but not enough people asking “How is Moldova?”

@MaxHohenstaufen

3 жыл бұрын

Let's start from the basics. Where is Moldova? That side of Europe is so weird and complicated, I can't point it on the map.

@settratheimperishable3491

3 жыл бұрын

poor

@MarcusBlueWolf

3 жыл бұрын

Moldova is doing a sad ☹️

@User_Name26

3 жыл бұрын

Moldova’s government is whack so I don’t think think Moldova is happys rn :(

@NekoBoyOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

Their government it very corrupt sadly, which has resulted in much poverty.

3:00 "it isn't recognized by many nations " implies that it is recognized by some over nations, which is not true, Transnistria has only been recognized by 3 UNRECOGNIZED states: Abkhazia, Artsakh, and South Ossetia.

@SmashingCapital

2 жыл бұрын

Doesnt russia recognize it?

@olgamusteata134

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmashingCapital No, it is not recognized neither by Russia.

@howtoappearincompletely9739

2 ай бұрын

@@olgamusteata134 How things have changed in the past year!

@ZeKermet

2 ай бұрын

​@@howtoappearincompletely9739lol

@gottkaisersliver

16 күн бұрын

Only 2 now...

Well done video mate. I'm a Romanian and it's refreshing to see that an Englishman can make a very short and very informative video about the history of my country. That is exactly how it happened and, unfortunately, not too many people know this. Of course, every time I discuss with somebody about this region I mention the 1812 annexation of Bassarabia. Again, congratulations, and keep it going. Great job.

Moldova is just a Soviet-ed Romania. Transnistria is just a Soviet-ed Moldova.

@apollon6870

2 жыл бұрын

moldova was created long before romania in the 14 century

@apollon6870

2 жыл бұрын

@@wallachianknight557 romania was founded in 1881, moldova inthe 14 century

@wallachianknight557

2 жыл бұрын

@@apollon6870 the country? yes The people? No Even according to you if moldovans arnt romanian, romanian are much older that them dating all the way before the roman expanded in the balkan peninsula through illyria But sorry to destroy your dreams but moldavians are infact another romanian principality inhabitanted by romanians Even romanians or wallachians founded the principality not "moldavians" Moldavians are just like wallachians A vlach principality That spoke latin Had latin names both for people and cities and were both orthadox and never went to war since they were both daco-roman brothers...

@apollon6870

2 жыл бұрын

​@@wallachianknight557 "Even according to you if moldovans arnt romanian, romanian are much older that them dating all the way before the roman expanded in the balkan peninsula through illyria " When exactly?20 000 years ago?Were the first humans romanians? Romanians exist as a nation since the 19 cenutry, like any other nation. "But sorry to destroy your dreams but moldavians are infact another romanian principality inhabitanted by romanians" Romanian is who declare to be romanian and moldovan is who declare to be moldovan, and not someone of special heritage or genes.And 70% of moldovas population call themself moldovans, who are you to desicde who is who? "Even romanians or wallachians founded the principality not "moldavians" Moldavians are just like wallachians A vlach principality That spoke latin Had latin names both for people and cities" The territory that became later known as the principality of moldova was even never part of the roman province dacia.The Romanians are a slavic/dacian mix and share more common genes with serbs, bosniaks and croats as with italians or french, speaking a latin language doesnt make someone of latin or roman origin since romans where not an ethnic group but citizens of rome, a black african man who became citizen was also a roman, or a greek speaking man who became citizen of rome was also roman.Latin is just the language of the tribe of the "latins" who founded rome and the language became official and vulgar latin was the lingua franca from which the romanian language later envolved thru mixing with slavic and dacian dialects.There are many city names in romania of slavic origin like "brasov" and campulung(former known as "dlugopole"), the first rulers of moldova were also of slavic origin like "latco/latko", church slavonic was the liturgical language since it was founded to turn slavic people to christianity.There are "aromanians" "megleno romanians"(who call themself vlahs and not romanians) and "istro romanians", the first two have more greek vocabulary as standart romanian cuz they lived between greeks long time, istro romanians have more slavic by the infuence of serbo-croatian cuz they live in istria in croatia. "both orthadox and never went to war since they were both daco-roman brothers" Most peasants and common people couldnt even write and read, they didnt know they where "brothers" and didnt care about language or nationality untill the 19 century. And valahia and moldova were on oppisite sites when poland and turkey fought. "Moldovans are romanians Austrians are germans Montenegrins are serbian Sekay people in transylvania are hungarian and so on" Why exactly?Because of the language?Then swiss ppl are germans, belgian ppl are french and dutch, irish ppl are english....Speaking a language doesnt make you a nation, and nationality is not the same as ethnicity.

@wallachianknight557

2 жыл бұрын

@@apollon6870 i see your clames that romanians are slav and not latin and by guessing this you are serbian or croatian or something and sorry but romanians are just daco romans or romanized dacians with slavic influences according to your theory romanians are daco slavs and have nothing becides the language to do with the italians frence ect

To make map nerds furious at the border gore, that is why Moldova exists. Coming back a while after I posted this comment, it's more deadly in the replies than in the trenches of WW1.

@Dog-eg8lc

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, interwar Romania looked the coolest imo

@sebathadah1559

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. This is true.

@FortuneZer0

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dog-eg8lc You mean that thingy made up of Wallachia, Moldowa and a part of Hungary?

@alexandrub8786

3 жыл бұрын

@@FortuneZer0 Moldova*

@danzoom

3 жыл бұрын

Tbh, Romania without Transylvania is better. That is a good enough sacrifice for a thick Hungary

Putin asking the same question today.

I am new to your channel and am so grateful that I found you. The subtle, comedic gems you infuse into each video are genius. I love the Gorbachev character in this video.

Why *insert weird distribution of people in Eastern Europe* happened? Stalin: Allow me to introduce myself

@shorewall

3 жыл бұрын

Poor Eastern Europe. They had to deal with the Ottomans and the Soviets, among others, but I would say these are the worst for fucking up the place for decades to come.

@kalyka98

3 жыл бұрын

He really liked to transfer people lmao

@Ake-TL

3 жыл бұрын

Central asia is even worse probably

@concept5631

3 жыл бұрын

@@kalyka98 Entire ethnic groups in fact.

@greengreen110

3 жыл бұрын

eastern europe AND central asia

Country: exists History Matters: “Why tho?”

@luisalbertoarenasaraya4579

3 жыл бұрын

I need answers lol

@uncleflagzz

3 жыл бұрын

Well Moldova as a nation really shouldn't exist, tho

@Regentalgorgon

3 жыл бұрын

@@randomboi-ce2ro wtf Bro wtf, Moldova Is Moldova and Romania Is Romania culture are differente don't tell bullshit, the Moldavian are more like the Russia the Romanian are more like latin so don't Say bullshit

@Regentalgorgon

3 жыл бұрын

@@randomboi-ce2ro it's like San Marino or other small Country

@Regentalgorgon

3 жыл бұрын

@@cqodda i'm Moldavian

I can't wait to see next year's sequel to this video: Why Doesn't Moldova Exist Anymore?

@ziroja

2 жыл бұрын

LOL 😅😅😅

@valinorean4816

2 жыл бұрын

@@ziroja why would there be one?

@Phil-ui4tm

2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: No

@ringpop6177

2 жыл бұрын

😧

@caracasmihai01

Жыл бұрын

still here, baby.

Moldovans will always be our brothers. We will never forget that. Greetings from Romania. I hope one day the two countries will unite again.

@urcn6623

2 жыл бұрын

Brothers what ? Hell NO. Stay in your country and you’ll be fine

@cyberknife-

2 жыл бұрын

@@urcn6623 you good bro?

@lillss.kxttyzz

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your respect ❤❤

@sergr215

19 күн бұрын

У Молдовы с Россией гораздо больше перспективы , чем с Европой , которую оккупировали мигранты . Скоро вся Европа будет в мечетях , местное население будет задушено . ТОЛЬКО С РОССИЕЙ у Молдовы есть шанс сохранить свою страну ,веру , и человеческие ценности . Всего этого в Европе скоро не останется...

Something isn’t exactly right about the description

@vlad-ns6yt

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't you see the video? It was *clearly* about the US-Soviet arms race.

@Jacksiloution

3 жыл бұрын

@@vlad-ns6yt yeah good vid

@fiendish9474

3 жыл бұрын

@@vlad-ns6yt mine was about hiroshima

@robertm20

3 жыл бұрын

* Windows error noises *

@byance97

3 жыл бұрын

That's the description of the previous video.

Moldova: "Screw you Russia! We are Romanian!" Romania: "Great! Would you like to rejoin with us?" Moldova: "Meh. I'll do that later..." Romania: "How much later?" Moldova: "..." Romania: "..."

@XD-bx6ee

3 жыл бұрын

As "later" as Britain will leave the EU

@yes5339

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, Moldovan government is pro-russian, so "screw you russia" isn't accurate.

@command_unit7792

3 жыл бұрын

They elected a pro Russian Communist party for most of the 00's...

@joaoostroski4778

3 жыл бұрын

Romania: “How much later?” Moldova: “yes.”

@FortuneZer0

3 жыл бұрын

@@XD-bx6ee So on the 31 December 2020?

This is pretty neat. The animation is cool and I really quite enjoy the detailed explanations for why things like this.

As a Romanian looking over the fence, I really think that we should have united considering the... Fiasco with Ukraine and the power outages

@sergr215

19 күн бұрын

Не надо вам объединения с Молдовой . Живите в Европе .Когда мусульманские мигранты окончательно захватят Европу , вам будет куда бежать . Молдова с Россией сохранит свой народ ,веру и человеческие ценности ...

The Russian-influenced Romania with its own Russian-influenced Romania Edit: typing on Mobile is hard

@KangarooCheese55

3 жыл бұрын

xd

@unhappyandhappywarriorsfan8548

3 жыл бұрын

Ik right its hard

@longlethanh7780

3 жыл бұрын

threefold actually, transistria is a russian-influenced moldova

@cjamesbisonette9518

3 жыл бұрын

How are all of you! 🙂

@fatyoshi4853

3 жыл бұрын

And then there is Transnystria

History Matters: Why Does Moldova Exist? Soviets: Good question.

@somedude2278

3 жыл бұрын

Stalin: let’s fix that

@Osterochse

3 жыл бұрын

small correction: History Matters: Why does Moldova exist? Soviets: It doesn't. I once wanted to look up the English word for Lithuania in an old dictionary from soviet times. The Lithuanian language appeared, as well as the Soviet Lithuanian Republic. But there was no such thing as Lithuania. So don't ask for it as it doesn't exist.

@caiawlodarski5339

3 жыл бұрын

@@Osterochse Lithuania existed long before the SLR

@Osterochse

3 жыл бұрын

@@caiawlodarski5339 exactly. But not in soviet history books or diccionaries. They rewrite it the way they want it.

@tingleblade4274

3 жыл бұрын

Moldova is an ancient principality. She has all right to be >

As Romanian I have to commend your work on this video as it's refreshingly accurate, even if very fast passed/short. So current Republic of Moldova, is about half of medieval voivodate of Moldavia. Due to struggle with the Ottomans, half was annexed later on by Russian Empire, the half that was free...chose to Unite with Wallachia (in a way tricking the HUNGRY empires around) by electing the same ruler Alexandru Ioan Cuza, forming the Kingdom of Romania. For a brief moment after Ww1 all of Moldavia was also united with România, Again by vote. But Stalin later on had different plans, and managed to alter history and it's ...more natural course. His work was so effective and brutal that even today there are people în Moldova that think Romanians are 'the devil' or.. mere gypsies with an outrageus ambition or claim to history.

@peter-df6wl

2 жыл бұрын

"even today there are people in Moldova that think Romanians are 'the devil' or.. mere gypsies with an outrageus ambition or claim to history." So the Moldovian know you very well! LOL Moldovians !What ever you do,do not attend any Romanian invitation because we know how will it end

@L2Xenta

2 жыл бұрын

@@peter-df6wl Yea actually they do... because actually the majority recognize the same language , basically same folk music, same great national hero, same historic struggles against Ottoman empire and later on Communism. As for the ones from "republic of Moldova" that hate Romanians, I dont want to attack anyone, Im usually a very nice guy, but since you make some bold suggestions here I do have to clarify, most of the haters are imports into the land of Communists and mainly Stalin era. While Stalin also deported "Moldovans" , that he thought could be a threat to communism for whatever insignificant reason, and let them starve or die out in the cold or in slave labor ... in Siberia. Not so funny anymore is it...

@peter-df6wl

2 жыл бұрын

@@L2Xenta I just tray ti figured out who are the Romanians where they come from. The name of Romania where it is from ?

@robertdole5391

2 жыл бұрын

As an American, I really don’t know why you guys don’t come up with a coalition government and a 100year plan to merge the two countries to be bigger and have a larger Diplomatic, Information, Military and Economic impact in your region. Size does have its benefit and you have a preciously rare chance to get bigger without a war but through diplomacy. I would take it.

@L2Xenta

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertdole5391 In my opinion most Romanians I think to this day would vote Yes in a referendum. Even if Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe, if not the most poor country, majority of people would vote yes due to our common roots and culture. Ironically Moldova wanted to unite in the 90s with overwhelming majority, but at that point Romania had a "post"communist cabinet in charge, that shut this option down, while even visiting Moskow, Ion Iliescu in my mind did not have the best interest of Romania at heart, and he was a sociopath , a reptile that transitioned from being leader in Communism to being leader in "Democracy" now. (maybe soviet asset in past). As time passed however it became clear that there was massive interest from some lobbies from former USSR to control Republic of Moldova. Even if I believe Putin himself said once or twice that eventually Moldova should unite with Romania if that's what is wanted or needed there. But they may have been just political doublespeak. Or maybe Putin was sincere but the lobbies pulling the strings in Moldova were just to strongly rooted in. (At least from what he said Putin seemed more interested in keeping control over Transnistria than over all of Moldova.. which again is a complicated matter). Moldova had many scandals over the past decade , but most minorities and even some of the majority was subverted to not be so pro union with Romania. They used propaganda talking points from WW2, and even claimed we are different peoples. Even the Orthodox Church in Moldova is most of the time used as a mouth piece (often corrupt) for the interests of the same people that once deported them to Siberia... Its pretty sick actually. But history runs it's course... and at this moment we cant rush anything, it's up to them to decide, or to awaken from the deep sleep of the tyrants . All I can do is wish them the best whatever they choose. Some say there is also the scenario that Moldova joined the EU , and/or joins Romania later on, if that would be still required by majority. But at this point as I said only time can tell.

Your animations are awesome! Really love them

Fun fact: Moldova is also an eastern region in Romania, because it was part of Principaliy of Moldavia before unification with Wallachia. So, there are two Moldovas. That's another reason why existence of Republic of Moldova is funny.

@poofoh6889

Жыл бұрын

All Moldovans do not want unification with Romania, Moldovans want the unification of Eastern Moldova and Western Moldova into a single 1359. They do not want the liquidation of their state, their history through the name "Romania" which has nothing to do with genetic certainty, Moldovans and Vlachs are hetero- ducks,

@mihanoslife6015

Жыл бұрын

I always thought that map in Hearts of Iron 4 was bugged and had 2 Moldovas...

@cerebrummaximus3762

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg in Belgium, or Macedonia, Greece and North Macedonia.

@Chris-mi5ff

Жыл бұрын

@@cerebrummaximus3762 Yes, get your shit together! I sympathize with Macedonians who obligingly settled for 'North Macedonia' because Greek Macedonians were too stubborn to share name, when they are a province of Greece, and N. Macedonia is a sovereign nation!

@vajra4825

4 ай бұрын

​@@cerebrummaximus3762 or like Punjab of India and Punjab of Pakistan

Next up: "Why does Taiwan exist?" Sponsored by: China

@Jame5man

3 жыл бұрын

The title would be “Why Taiwan does not exist and is part of China” if it were sponsored by China

@aryanchauhan510

3 жыл бұрын

Why does china exist Sponsored by tiawan

@arcticlaw9198

3 жыл бұрын

@Anti-albania UTTP THDTC what have you done. You've started a war

@k0mentator507

3 жыл бұрын

Actually good question, I mean the island itself: how did it form?

@Flame_67

3 жыл бұрын

@Blue-Creeper UTTP THDTC STFU

I visited Moldavia in 1981 when it was part of the USSR. We were assured around 97% of voters voted for the Communist Party. I guess the existence of an independent Moldavia today suggests not all those votes were given with heartfelt enthusiasm.

Putin : "Yeah why does it ?"

I love it when countries have significant political movements that just are like "we shouldn't even be a country please annex us", it always makes politics so interestingly toxic.

@supernt7852

3 жыл бұрын

Texas actually did this, they was independent but really wanted US to annex them, which US did

@gufosufo337

3 жыл бұрын

It is interesting how a country which lacks a distinct cultural identity will split so harshly between those who insist on being different and those who insist on unity with another country

@augustus_lex6126

3 жыл бұрын

@@gufosufo337 interesting isn't it

@MrInsanityplea

3 жыл бұрын

@@gufosufo337 Always the boomers fucking it up for everyone else. It is so in the west too.

@danolix

3 жыл бұрын

@Sakkra101 Well it will probably become the ununited states of America

Three words: Epic Sax Guy He should’ve won Eurovision

@pachacutiincayupanqui2239

3 жыл бұрын

Ironically , Epix Sax Guy is the russian from Transnistria

@ahyan14

3 жыл бұрын

Why do I find this guy everywhere in comments

@officialzji1828

3 жыл бұрын

Also three words: Numa Numa Ay

@paddle_my_mad_laddle

3 жыл бұрын

Sergey Stepanov is an absolute gift

@BlueButtonFly

3 жыл бұрын

@@pachacutiincayupanqui2239 He's a Russian guy from Moldova lol? Did you mean to say he was born while it was a soviet state? Or do you just not understand the difference between nationality and ethnicity?

Informative and funny. Thoroughly enjoyable, new sub, thank you.

Another one of your amazing infotainments. I really enjoy learning from your UTubes. I wish I had money to be your biggest patreon

Because they didn’t do the Balkan dominance focus path.

@sandutheodor9398

3 жыл бұрын

They just wanted a different playthrough man cut them some slack

@krysztofferkeanurimon8903

3 жыл бұрын

i love this reference

@ZeR-hw3to

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunaley this is a MP Game so Preserve Great Moldova is the optimal route.

Person: Hi, I'm from Moldova History matters: *Why?*

@floricel_112

3 жыл бұрын

better question: which one?

@serenseitcean2051

3 жыл бұрын

You mean Romania

I love your channel keep up the great stuff!!!

It’s what has happened in so many ex Soviet republics like Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Baltic states, etc. There were many Russians transplanted there for many various reasons during the Soviet occupation. Now, once these countries gained their independence, the Russians would rather appeal to Russia to take control of these areas where they occupy rather than become good citizens of those former states.

@ChristopherSobieniak

2 жыл бұрын

Sad it's like this.

Hello to our brothers from the other side of the Prut! 👋 Ii salut pe fratii nostri din partea cealalta a Prutului! 👋

@Smkkills

3 жыл бұрын

Salutare!

@YHTBALFY

3 жыл бұрын

Salut frati români, va iubesc din inimã!

@DimDDG

3 жыл бұрын

🇲🇩❤️🇹🇩

It seems like the title should actually be "Why Does Moldova Exist for Now".

@cgt3704

3 жыл бұрын

Not for long. Very soon

@hungryepicboys8895

3 жыл бұрын

Yipes- real talk tho

@dlxmarks

3 жыл бұрын

Putin holding a "Soon" sign over Transnistria at the end would have been a little too on the nose.

@ghiorghetatarescu3649

3 жыл бұрын

Yee, make it that to be less controvelsial

@ciren___

3 жыл бұрын

You saying that like a lot of people in Moldova wanna join Romania lol

Considering Putin seems to be getting the band back together...I would think that Moldova will be making the news in the near future. Welcome to the 20th Century - again.

This is what Putin‘s saying right now

Having visited Moldova in 1996, I can see why the Soviet Union wanted to control not just that nation, but all the nations in that region. The soil is very fertile. They grow anything the climate will allow. Many people have small fruit trees in the yard. There were nice people with a rich culture.

@MsRainingDays

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the video then try again

@straightwarlock5341

2 жыл бұрын

Being born in St. Petersburg, I've spent my childhood in moldova with my far relatives in Bulboaka, i even started speaking romanian without realising it. And my teeth got rotten, i was so close to moldavianising, but then i was dragged back to russia and i still wish my family stayed in this beautiful friendly country, so i wouldn't have had to heal my teeth having no teeth at all

@SarielSol

2 жыл бұрын

@@straightwarlock5341 Why, do moldovans have bad teeth?

@alexandru5369

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! finally someone mentioned our agriculture ability. Fun fact, when were part of the USSR we were less than 3% of the population yet accounted for nearly 16% of it's food. Hell why we haven't legalized weed is beyond me due to how rich our soil is the weed would be amazing

@ionpopescu3167

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised seeing a map of how tightly packed in chernozem R.Moldova is. One theory for why it's this way is massive bour cattle herds that lived in the region for millennia, enriching the soil with manure, coupled with good humidity conditions.

In 1991, when Moldova was independent, people from Romania and Moldova came to the bridge on the Prut river with flowers and everyone was dancing, hugging their Romanian Brothers and everyone thought romanian people would unite again but yeah, that didn’t work out...

@pavel1844

2 жыл бұрын

6-05-1990

@kazkaskazkas8689

2 жыл бұрын

Not without Russia's influence, I'm sure. They want Moldova as a weak "buffer" state effectively without its own army - to be easily occupied by Russia, if needed. Now, the threats of that are especially high!

@tiborfarkas5180

2 жыл бұрын

It was okay Moldova isn't been to Romania. It now would too big danger.

@danc7934

2 жыл бұрын

Podul de Flori...

@tiborfarkas5180

2 жыл бұрын

@@danc7934 You know if Romania has Moldova. It would too be more danger from Russia. And Moldova only is 60-70 % Romanian ethnicity.

Moldavia looking at Łukaszenko pointing at their country on a battle map wishing they were Romanian now

@juliusnepos6013

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I saw that map aswell

@shieldwallclonetroopers145

Ай бұрын

He didn’t really point out an all out attack on Moldova, it was just Transnistria, but Moldova should still remain cautious

I have two moldovan friends and a third who has sadly passed and this video was great - i learned stuff! I plan to go one day when i'm retired and i can afford to spend a while there as they have a unique perspective with their blend of rumanian, ukrainian and russian influences. And i have so many tales of food and wine in my head that i have to see for myself! Great video and it's resurfaced some good memories! Alex and Viorel - i still plan to come! RIP Cornel Cibotaru... a man who created many memories!

@jakubondrus6064

2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of influences, don't forget about the Gagauzians! A Turkic ethnic group with their own language and culture, possessing autonomy in their regions of Southeastern Gagauzia. Interestingly, unlike most other Turkic peoples, the Gagauzians are Eastern Orthodox and not Muslims.

@gigikontra7023

11 ай бұрын

​​@@jakubondrus6064es, găgăuz colonists brought by the Russian empire 150 years ago. They are so important. Three villages and one town. Huge civilization 😂 Btw, very few găgăuz know their own language. They only know Russian

@Ocro555

2 ай бұрын

Rest in peace to your dear friend...hope you achieve your dream soon and meet with your other 2 friends (they sound nice lel) in Moldova lol

This wasn’t controversial enough, we need “Why does Taiwan exist?” Or “Why does N. Ireland exist?”

@sergeanthowiefromthemainland

3 жыл бұрын

Men in balaclavas coming to your home as we speak.

@Drewman56

3 жыл бұрын

He already did a Taiwan one

@Srikar-on9ib

3 жыл бұрын

Or why does Bangladesh exist? Why are Australia and New Zealand seperate countries?

@Maus_Indahaus

3 жыл бұрын

Why does existence exist?

@ayanamirei6017

3 жыл бұрын

Why does Israel/Palestine exist?

Romania in 1916: Yeah guys, we can take 'em! narrator: unfortunately, they could not take 'em :(

@Stormvermin-bx1lh

3 жыл бұрын

They fought bravely but the timing wasnt good. They declared war when the western front was in a standstill so Germany and the Austrian Empire swarmed the romanian territory with their best generals.

@4tech404

3 жыл бұрын

Well we finally had better troops and hold Germany advance but then Russia collapsed and everything went to shit.

@davidgil6485

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stormvermin-bx1lh oh yes because the western front wasn't a standstill for the 90% of the time xd. Still i don't remember what happened but it was really bad timing. At least Romania joining the war contributed to firing Erich von Falkenhayn.

@talridisblagoev242

3 жыл бұрын

Romania in 1916 joins the war Bulgarian 3tr Army ""happy birthday to me "" :)

@dunillt12

3 жыл бұрын

In some point of WW2 we where at war with everybody at the same time

I think Vladimir Putin may be asking that same question pretty soon.

I love these videos so much, thank you.

1:25 it s beautiful. I ve looked at this for 5 hours now

More of those "why does exists" pls I think they're lit.

@BloodpactORG

3 жыл бұрын

Not many would be that interesting I bet, like Armenia, Iceland, Moldova, Tunisia, Syria, Eritrea off the top of my head. Armenia being the most interesting, and the most miraculous survival of a small nation in history

@arturturkevych3816

3 жыл бұрын

@@BloodpactORG Ukraine would be interesting too. Very difficult history

@ideclaredwaronyourfrenchas4123

3 жыл бұрын

Why does israel exist?

@sirgreggorygroda

3 жыл бұрын

"Why does germany exist" could be a whole series about HRE, North German Federation, Napoleon, Austria, both world wars and the cold war.

@martinhorvath4117

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirgreggorygroda Germany is literally a cultural union against Austria and France and Russia.

0:16 'And here it is, a sovereign nation' Putin: *Laughs*

Throughout all your videos the most satisfying thing is the way you say NO.

Hey Michael, what are your favorite parts of Germany, Greece and Romania? Me: *AUSTRIA, CYPRUS AND MOLDOVA*

@yes5339

3 жыл бұрын

Austria, North Macedonia and Moldova works too

@michaelbell3952

3 жыл бұрын

@@yes5339 they should just call the country west Bulgaria tbh

@ahmetserdarunal8229

3 жыл бұрын

*Angry Turkish noices*

@valentinjigau9042

3 жыл бұрын

Fact the band that made the song numai numai ey is from moldova

@td9250

3 жыл бұрын

@@yes5339 But what about Austria, Istanbul and Moldova? Damn... I'm scared now. Please stop.

Ah, Transnistria. Feels like a John Oliver-style country description is warranted: "Transnistria: Moldova's Moldova."

@tomanders1

3 жыл бұрын

@Ty Jackson anytime John Oliver is brought up is in fact, cringe

@looinrims

3 жыл бұрын

More like “Russian puppet” like the Donbas republics the Crimean republic and South Ossetia among many many others x d

@elpibelol5005

3 жыл бұрын

@@looinrims just a town with crazy people who wants the СССР back

@milkyway5573

3 жыл бұрын

Ye

@nicolas5427

2 жыл бұрын

@@looinrims I mean , Those " countries " aren't russia's puppets , at least south ossetia as it was a part of the Georgia but declared independence because they aren't Georgian

Great explanation - thank you!

I love Moldovan Politics because it's just 2 dudes battling between who can get Romania to annex Moldova better.

As a Romanian this question is on my mind alot, and is typically followed by a lot of yelling and throwing various small objects.

@looinrims

2 жыл бұрын

And I’d hope Russian resentment over them puppeting a state to stop them from unifying with Romania

@karaluv_ravenovich

Жыл бұрын

My grandfather from Bessarabia said that they were happy to see red army getting back, and how bad it was under romanians

@looinrims

Жыл бұрын

@@karaluv_ravenovich if that were the case the Russians wouldn’t need to make a separatist state to prevent reunification

@karaluv_ravenovich

Жыл бұрын

@@looinrims I don't care about real reasons Neither russia nor west don't care about people, but in case of Transnistria russia has prevented civil war. Before russia has sent troops, Moldova's tanks were already in Benders. UN has declared right of nations for self-determination higher than the constitution. So Transnistria, Donbass, Crimea has this right too? Or only Kosovo has? Russia didn't bomb kishenev like us did with Belgrade

@looinrims

Жыл бұрын

@@karaluv_ravenovich let me break this up a bit So you don’t care about real reasons but want to understand the real reasons? Russia nor west care about the people, so what’s with all the humanitarian Aid that nations like the US and UK dish out? Seems like caring about the people to me Russia has prevented civil war?! Pffffhahahahahahahaha they literally sponsor proxy conflicts, the conflict continues because of Russia What constitution? Besides uh, when Russian soldiers muscle in to a place and it conspicuously votes in favor of what Russia would want, isn’t self determination, there weren’t US troops in Kosovo when the Serbians began ethnically cleansing the Albanians that lived there dude No, Russia just invaded them, which is much better, especially when, unlike Serbia with Kosovo, they weren’t ethnically cleansing those regions Fuckin hell you must’ve had soviet education didn’t you?

Russia: **declares war on the Ottomans* Romania: oh c'mon guys, can you give me a break!??

@chip1646

3 жыл бұрын

Poland: *sweats*

@Zwerggoldhamster

3 жыл бұрын

That username tho...

@alexgilenson6751

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not big brain like you guys...why does Romania get affected?

@-socialcredit

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexgilenson6751 Whenever Russia and Ottoman Empire are at war, Romania (or Moldavia and Wallachia) gets occupied by either Russia or Austria (during Crimean War for example)

@danc7934

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexgilenson6751 Romania is at the borders of both empires

Why does Moldova exist? Putin: You're right, it shouldn't!

I like the scenes conveying threat with the person leaning in holding a sign. "I wouldn't." "You silly man." "Probably shouldn't."

Stalin: *I am upset* History Matters: As a result, a lot of people had to die for this

Love to our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Moldova. No matter what, how, how long, how many, how much we will support you if asked. Peace and respect from Romania.🕊

@danc7934

2 жыл бұрын

Politics are fucked. Please help us

@antonftp7507

2 жыл бұрын

My parents and their parents are from Moldova so I respect the county and I wish to go back there soon since I couldn’t ever since I was 9 years old I’m now 19

@foxtrotwhiskey874

2 жыл бұрын

you sold moldova to USSR to save your own ass. now you want to be our brother ? dikhead!

@nonabgo

2 жыл бұрын

@@foxtrotwhiskey874 Do you agree with everything your great-grandfather did?

@foxtrotwhiskey874

2 жыл бұрын

@@nonabgo 100%

Good work!

Algorithm has a sense of humor

the whole world: "Why does Moldova exist?" Moldova and Romania: "beats me"

@bogdy2craizy

2 жыл бұрын

there's only one answear: russian meddling in other peoples shit

Region of Moldavia: in Romania Region of Bassarabia: Moldova

@Altermerea

3 жыл бұрын

Basically.

@alexandrub8786

3 жыл бұрын

@@bottiglia4764 fun fact russians wanted the region to end at the Siret river(middle of the Moldova region inside today Romania).

@selcovoilucian8253

3 жыл бұрын

Where the Russian boot set foot not even grass grows

@robertm20

3 жыл бұрын

Literally the whole world : * visible confusion * Russia : They will never get it

@ottovanbismarck9085

3 жыл бұрын

Yep people think they are the same thing

În 1918 România did not "anexed" the Est part of Moldova. It had been helded a referendum in 1918 if they will join or not România!

Not for long!

The Romanian girl I used to work with insisted Moldova should reunite with Romania, just as Northern Ireland should rejoin Ireland (her words not mine).

@alexandrub8786

3 жыл бұрын

You are irish? Because that would be awkard if you were british. East germany is a better exemple.

@alexandrub8786

3 жыл бұрын

@That sorta irish guy what problem does South Ireland has?

@kilyaproductions1385

3 жыл бұрын

I had a taxi driver from Moldova, he insisted that Moldova and Romania are two different nations and would never join

@arturturkevych3816

3 жыл бұрын

@@kilyaproductions1385 it's true. There's a significant split and most Moldovans don't like Romanians and they have a different dialect too. Significant Russian, Ukrainian and Gagauz minorities will not like joining Romania and Russia wouldn't let them anyways.

@ConorMcgregor322

3 жыл бұрын

@@arturturkevych3816 No, they speak the same language. I'm Romanian, there's not a single word of 'Moldovan' I can't understand.

Damn, imagine combining Epic Sax Guy and those Numa Numa guys, it's like an unstoppable Dragon Ball fusion

@thesagem

3 жыл бұрын

Two of the Numa Numa guys are Moldavian.

@logoncal3001

3 жыл бұрын

But theyre both Moldovan groups

@varatic644

3 жыл бұрын

@Adrian M nah its not

@varatic644

3 жыл бұрын

@Adrian M Moldova should be apart of Russia

@Bruh-xo1yn

3 жыл бұрын

omg, a nice hungarian :0 we need to protect u at all costs

This channel is so good

The World : - Why does ,, Republic of Moldova " exist ? Russia : - Divide et impera !

"Why does Moldova exist?" -Romania, probably

@nxibba

3 жыл бұрын

answer: because of an idiot called stalin

@AndreiRo-of3np

3 жыл бұрын

@@nxibba da si din cauza politincenilor de doi bani

@novoid5761

3 жыл бұрын

Moldova doesn't exist as a country, It's a region of Romania.

@nxibba

3 жыл бұрын

@@novoid5761 will soon be

@AndreiRo-of3np

3 жыл бұрын

@@novoid5761 DA E E PATRIA NOASTRA SI E TERIOTORIUL NOSTRU DREPT, PRNTRU PATRIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

By the end of lock-down we’re going to know why every country exists because of this guy. Respect

@MythicsStudios2019

3 жыл бұрын

So far he made videos on why the following countries exist: Belarus Belgium Moldova Portugal Luxembourg Vatican City

@lucianoprea983

3 жыл бұрын

@@MythicsStudios2019 and Portugal

@MythicsStudios2019

3 жыл бұрын

@@lucianoprea983 I'll update the list

@MythicsStudios2019

3 жыл бұрын

Time for a list update

Putin: It's free real estate.

@goldvictoroff

2 жыл бұрын

i would like Putin come and take my country lol

Whenever there's a question of "why this geographical oddity in Europe", always guess Napoleon, then Stalin

Answer: To make it hard for my Romanian speaking besarebian born grandfather in 1931 to justify me getting eu Romanian citizenship obviously

@jercan7716

3 жыл бұрын

If I am not wrong people from Moldova can get Romanian citizen ship if they just apply for it

@Newidhan

3 жыл бұрын

@@jercan7716 Well yes but the whole process from what I've been lead to understand is like, 3000$ 🤔

@DAoutaouais

2 жыл бұрын

@@jercan7716 There are technicalities, bureaucratic hoops to jump through, documentation to gather and a fee to pay... but, MOST Moldovans should qualify for Romanian citizenship, if they invest the effort and money.

As a Bulgarian, right on the border with romania, I ask myself this every once in a while lol. Edit: Pls stop fighting in comments

@selcovoilucian8253

3 жыл бұрын

Any chance of you guys uniting with Macedonia?

@slavicindo5763

3 жыл бұрын

@@selcovoilucian8253 No, but I really hope we do.

@slavicindo5763

3 жыл бұрын

@Höðr Nah

@iwillsalt2020

3 жыл бұрын

@Höðr You mean Istanbul?

@nword3508

3 жыл бұрын

@@iwillsalt2020 tsargrad ;)

Great content!

On my first watch, I wasn't expecting this to feel topical a year later.

James Bezonette: exists Moldavia: WHY?

@cjamesbisonette9518

3 жыл бұрын

SwapDatName Because I do! 🙂

@NeoZondix

3 жыл бұрын

Who knows? :)

@bozo5982

3 жыл бұрын

C James Bisonette Are you da real one?

@cjamesbisonette9518

3 жыл бұрын

bozo yes, but their is an imposter in the comments 😞

@NeoZondix

3 жыл бұрын

@@cjamesbisonette9518 the real imposter or the impostor imposter?

*Dragostea Din Tei intensifies*

Why does Moldova exist? Because Russia.

@looinrims

Жыл бұрын

Russian bullshit*

Russia: *good question*

As a romanian i am sure that we will reunite like in the past. But it requiers better politicians, economic wealth and determination from all.

@capitalistball2924

3 жыл бұрын

As a citizen of moldova, no

@emc8476

3 жыл бұрын

@@capitalistball2924 Thank you for a very detailed explanation. Without you I couldn't think of a better answer. Generally the population that wants to be part of Romania is growing every year. I at least want to see them reunite before I die so I can at least be finally proud of both of them. Both of them still need to solve their corruption and huge economic problems before the reunification.

@capitalistball2924

3 жыл бұрын

@@emc8476 Thanks for your short explanation

@nuphhrffe875

3 жыл бұрын

@@capitalistball2924 Moldova is a shit hole exploited by its politicians while Romanian has made great strides in its economy and human development still with issues but far better off than Moldova.

@Beeswax106

3 жыл бұрын

For this to happen Romania has to invest more then ever in Moldova so that the people there will start seeing Romania as a good choise. Second, Moldova needs a pro EU parliament. But when these 2 states will start making a move towards reunification, Russia will start tensions with Transnistria. In my opinion moldavians should just let it go. The problem is that the lands swaped for Transnistria belong to Ukraine now and there is no way Ukraine would want to swap back the territories.

Moldova is just Eastern European Belgium. Change my mind

@XD-bx6ee

3 жыл бұрын

*sandwiched between countries that liked annexing things*

@cringefairy2687

3 жыл бұрын

The closest thing to Eastern European Belgium was probably Czechoslovakia, lol

@cristicrudu2626

3 жыл бұрын

We wished we were at the level of Belgium

@Dog-eg8lc

3 жыл бұрын

Also Bosnia-Herzegovina

@vojtechkorhon4159

3 жыл бұрын

@@cringefairy2687 but Czechoslovakia was in Central Europe

I wish the video had have also spoken about why there are two Moldovans - Romanian Moldova and Moldova. I've vacationed several times in Romanian Moldova and really love it there.

Of all these videos this is the only one where my head was slightly spinning towards the end. lol.

where is James Bizonette? : (..oh he is still around

@firstconsul7286

3 жыл бұрын

Is he safe? Is James alright?

@cjamesbisonette9518

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m ok :)

@cjamesbisonette9518

3 жыл бұрын

Young Hellsta yup I’m fine 🙂

@JoseFerreira-dv7ur

3 жыл бұрын

@@cjamesbisonette9518 I don't know why so many people are talking about you, but I feel you're the chosen one

@cjamesbisonette9518

3 жыл бұрын

José Ferreira Check the description of patreons and you will see why! 🙂

Viedeo: Is good. Description: Im about to end this whole man career

@robertm20

3 жыл бұрын

Description : * Windows error noises *

@lorenzomariani503

3 жыл бұрын

Description: *Nuclear Gandhi*

@appleslover

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertm20 what was it?

@diegogomes228

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't get it

@chronikhiles

3 жыл бұрын

Error 404: Grammar not found.

Moldova: *exists* Russia in a few weeks or days (hopefully not): Are you sure about that?

Thanks a lot for explaining it to us. 👏👏👏👍

Transnistria is a weird place. Lot of communist nostalgia.

@friskjidjidoglu7415

3 жыл бұрын

To me it just seems like they took a cue from China’s policy of what is essentially a political version of Façadism.

@shadysam7161

3 жыл бұрын

Transnistria doesn't have a flag emoji, likely because of the hammer and sickle in it's flag.

@kingeddiam2543

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadysam7161 or because of its lack of really being a country,

@Me-in8mz

3 жыл бұрын

Moldova is full of communist nostalgia in general

@dova238

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr when u go see there it’s all 90s era vehicles like it’s was stopped in time

"When the war was over and the Russian Empire collapsed, because Lenin." The best and most accurate explanation of the Russian Revolution I have ever heard.

@etherospike3936

3 жыл бұрын

Because Ludendorf, placing the poison candy called Lenin, while WW 1was still on, to destabilize the Czar !

@andbelov

3 жыл бұрын

Please educate yourself to know that it wasn't Lenin who deposed the tzar and declared Russia a republic. Democratic Provisional Government did that.

@etherospike3936

3 жыл бұрын

@@andbelov We know about Kerensky , but Lenin pulled the trigger almost literally !

@TheT-90thatstaresintoyoursoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@etherospike3936 Well, when you look at how the goverment basically did nothing regarding the populace most of the time, can you blame em?

@Hella333

2 жыл бұрын

@@andbelov No Provisional government stayed in a war. It was Lenin who six month before victory signed the most atrocious Brest-Litovsk agreement.

oh how I love to hear the legendary names of the supporters!

i love how you drew the horse