Comrat is the capital of Gagauzia, an autonomous region in southern Moldova. The province of 160,000 inhabitants is overwhelmingly pro-Russian, and this should be reflected in the polls this Sunday.
Here, therefore, we see rather a dim view, the pro-European orientation of the outgoing government.
"I think that Moldova should ensure the right balance between those who favor a rapprochement with Russia and those who want a rapprochement with the European Union, with the aim of ensuring the stability of the country," says diplomatically a Communist Party member, told euronews Comrat.
Last February, a referendum was organized in Gagauzia. A 98%, voters said yes to the entry of their area in the Customs Union Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan. This election was not recognized by the Moldovan authorities.
"This referendum has shown very clearly our penchant for Russia insists a resident of Gagauzia. You feel closer to Russians, if only because we are Orthodox. "
There are a few months, Moscow has partially lifted its ban on Moldovan wines. Partly because it concerns only the wines produced in Gagauzia. A way for Russia to treat this pro-Russian population.
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