A person who's very patriotic and loves their country to an extreme extent. So much that they become a teacher in that country's language and force it upon children.
by fransosse March 22, 2022
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First created by Romanian knights which came from Maramures and settled around the Moldova river. It grew in a few centuries by uniting all territories inhabitted by Romanian speakers between Pocutia & the Black Sea, between the Carpathians and the Nistru river (and further). It survived the Hungarian attachs from the West, Polish from the North, Tartars from the East and Turks from the South - quite bravely for hundreds of years.
Their greatest King was Stephen III of Moldavia (or Stephen the Great), good friend of Vlad III Dracula, the ruler of the sister land Wallachia.
The downfall of Moldavia started with the Austrian occupation of the northern part (Bukovina) in 1774. The '75 Austrian census showed 90% Romanians, 5% Polish and 5% Ruthenians & Hutsuls. As part of their "divide et impera" strategy, the Austirans encouraged a high influx of immigrants from Galicia: Germans, Poles, Jews, Hungarians, but mainly Ukrainians - which in 100 years managed to outnumber the Romanians. And later on they became Stalin's argument of occupying most of Bukovina. With most of the Romanians deported by him to Siberia or forcely assimilated, today they are barely a minority in a part of Ukraine where only 200 years ago lived only Romanians.
The second dark chapter of the downfall of Moldova was the Russian occupation in 1812 of the Eastern Moldova, named Bassarabia. Upon the occupation, Romanians were the vast majority in this area also. The Russian Census 5 years later, in 1817, still showed 86% Romanians in the area - but it cannot be known how objective the census was performed by the Russians, nor how many had fled the land after their occupation. Following the same "divide et impera" policy as the Austrians, in 100 years the Romanians were reduced from 90% to less than 50% in the area, replaced by immigrants of different origins: Ukrainians 20%, Jews 10%, Russians 10%, Bulgarians 5% and few other smaller minorities. In paralel with that, Russians did something Austrians did not lowered themselves to do: they started a brainwashing propaganda, trying to convince the inhabitants of Romanian origin, that they are not actually Romanian.
Following the French Revolution, the 1848 Revolution and due to their lands being shattered in pieces, the Romanians developed a national identity during the 19th century, and a desire of uniting all Romanian lands arose. What was left of Moldavia chose to unite with Wallachia in 1859, when both lands elected the same prince - Alexandru Ioan Cuza - as king. The union of the two lands became Romania. When Austria & Russia lost control of their occupied territories after WW1, Bukovina & Bassarabia reunited with Moldova, this time under Romania (land of all Romanians). Of course the Russians & Ukrainians protested, claiming territories none of their grandparents were born in.
The third, and maybe darkest chapter in the history of Moldavia, was Stalin's occupation after the WW2 of large parts of its territory: all Bassarabia, 60% of Bukovina, the Herta region (98% Romanians upon occupation), together with some islands on the Danube and in the Black Sea. But occupation was not all. The territory was chopped in pieces, some parts being given to Ukraine, and the rest forming nowaday's Republic of Moldova. And that was still not all. One third of the population was either killed or deported (most of which dying anyway later in Siberia). An organized famine killed even more. Romanian language was forbidden. Even claiming you are Romanian was forbidden (only the term "Moldavian" was allowed). Even more Russian & Ukrainian immigrands were brought. The brainwashing propaganda and school system that followed led to the situation today: although 65% of the population are "Romanians", less then a third of them are actually aware of that. Although their language differs only in accent to the one in other parts of Romania, they still believe what their Russian leaders tell them, and what they learned from the Soviet books in school: that the different accent is enough of a proof to call "Moldavian" a different language, which makes them a different nation.
What sealed the faith of this shattered land, was the Western Betrayal: the fact that the Western countries didn't lift a finger to protect Romania against the Russian invasion (which forced them to ally with Germany, to be able to get back the lost territories), and later on didn't lift a finger when Stalin shattered Moldova in pieces and put a Communist puppet Government at Bucharest, which didn't object to Russia's claims over more than half of Moldavia.
So the story of Moldavia is sad, because while other countries - like Germany, France, Italy, United States - managed to unite (even though the difference in dialects are way bigger from one corner of the country to another) as they realized together they can be stronger, the Romanians are still not united in one big country, nor do they seem to want when it comes to those from Moldavia.
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First created by Romanian knights which came from Maramures and settled around the Moldova river. It grew in a few centuries by uniting all territories inhabitted by Romanian speakers between Pocutia & the Black Sea, between the Carpathians and the Nistru river (and further). It survived the Hungarian attachs from the West, Polish from the North, Tartars from the East and Turks from the South - quite bravely for hundreds of years.
Their greatest King was Stephen III of Moldavia (or Stephen the Great), good friend of Vlad III Dracula, the ruler of the sister land Wallachia.
The downfall of Moldavia started with the Austrian occupation of the northern part (Bukovina) in 1774. The '75 Austrian census showed 90% Romanians, 5% Polish and 5% Ruthenians & Hutsuls. As part of their "divide et impera" strategy, the Austirans encouraged a high influx of immigrants from Galicia: Germans, Poles, Jews, Hungarians, but mainly Ukrainians - which in 100 years managed to outnumber the Romanians. And later on they became Stalin's argument of occupying most of Bukovina. With most of the Romanians deported by him to Siberia or forcely assimilated, today they are barely a minority in a part of Ukraine where only 200 years ago lived only Romanians.
The second dark chapter of the downfall of Moldova was the Russian occupation in 1812 of the Eastern Moldova, named Bassarabia. Upon the occupation, Romanians were the vast majority in this area also. The Russian Census 5 years later, in 1817, still showed 86% Romanians in the area - but it cannot be known how objective the census was performed by the Russians, nor how many had fled the land after their occupation. Following the same "divide et impera" policy as the Austrians, in 100 years the Romanians were reduced from 90% to less than 50% in the area, replaced by immigrants of different origins: Ukrainians 20%, Jews 10%, Russians 10%, Bulgarians 5% and few other smaller minorities. In paralel with that, Russians did something Austrians did not lowered themselves to do: they started a brainwashing propaganda, trying to convince the inhabitants of Romanian origin, that they are not actually Romanian.
Following the French Revolution, the 1848 Revolution and due to their lands being shattered in pieces, the Romanians developed a national identity during the 19th century, and a desire of uniting all Romanian lands arose. What was left of Moldavia chose to unite with Wallachia in 1859, when both lands elected the same prince - Alexandru Ioan Cuza - as king. The union of the two lands became Romania. When Austria & Russia lost control of their occupied territories after WW1, Bukovina & Bassarabia reunited with Moldova, this time under Romania (land of all Romanians). Of course the Russians & Ukrainians protested, claiming territories none of their grandparents were born in.
The third, and maybe darkest chapter in the history of Moldavia, was Stalin's occupation after the WW2 of large parts of its territory: all Bassarabia, 60% of Bukovina, the Herta region (98% Romanians upon occupation), together with some islands on the Danube and in the Black Sea. But occupation was not all. The territory was chopped in pieces, some parts being given to Ukraine, and the rest forming nowaday's Republic of Moldova. And that was still not all. One third of the population was either killed or deported (most of which dying anyway later in Siberia). An organized famine killed even more. Romanian language was forbidden. Even claiming you are Romanian was forbidden (only the term "Moldavian" was allowed). Even more Russian & Ukrainian immigrands were brought. The brainwashing propaganda and school system that followed led to the situation today: although 65% of the population are "Romanians", less then a third of them are actually aware of that. Although their language differs only in accent to the one in other parts of Romania, they still believe what their Russian leaders tell them, and what they learned from the Soviet books in school: that the different accent is enough of a proof to call "Moldavian" a different language, which makes them a different nation.
What sealed the faith of this shattered land, was the Western Betrayal: the fact that the Western countries didn't lift a finger to protect Romania against the Russian invasion (which forced them to ally with Germany, to be able to get back the lost territories), and later on didn't lift a finger when Stalin shattered Moldova in pieces and put a Communist puppet Government at Bucharest, which didn't object to Russia's claims over more than half of Moldavia.
So the story of Moldavia is sad, because while other countries - like Germany, France, Italy, United States - managed to unite (even though the difference in dialects are way bigger from one corner of the country to another) as they realized together they can be stronger, the Romanians are still not united in one big country, nor do they seem to want when it comes to those from Moldavia.
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- Are you Romanian?
- No, Moldavian.
- What's the difference?
- We are people from the parts of Moldova taken by the Russians who, although speaking a language identical with Romanian, think we are a different nation, speaking a different language, because this is what we learn at school in the Soviet times and this is what our Communist leaders keep telling us. Which reminds me of another thing specific to us: although we are the poorest country in Europe, we still vote for the communists and reject Romania's help, because we like to suffer.
- No, Moldavian.
- What's the difference?
- We are people from the parts of Moldova taken by the Russians who, although speaking a language identical with Romanian, think we are a different nation, speaking a different language, because this is what we learn at school in the Soviet times and this is what our Communist leaders keep telling us. Which reminds me of another thing specific to us: although we are the poorest country in Europe, we still vote for the communists and reject Romania's help, because we like to suffer.
by Dhadi January 28, 2008
Get the Moldavia mug.The Mediteranean's Best kept secret :) as stated in the advert at the Isle of MTV Malta 2008. Enrique Iglesias loves it here.
In January 2007 International Living chose Malta as the country with the best climate in the world.
The Greeks called our island MELITE which means Honey :P Malta has had an endemic species of bee which lives on the island, giving it the common nickname the "land of honey.
In January 2007 International Living chose Malta as the country with the best climate in the world.
The Greeks called our island MELITE which means Honey :P Malta has had an endemic species of bee which lives on the island, giving it the common nickname the "land of honey.
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Get the Slower than molasses mug.Malta: A place where cultures have collided over centuries. This island is once more under siege. The assailants are now 'English language students'.
Sadly most of you think it's funny to bad-mouth an island that has withstood time & history, perhaps you should stick your back-packs back up where the sun don't shine (in your own country), because here in Malta it always shone brightly no matter what the trouble! Malta is certainly not perfect but it's got its good points too. Easy access to anywhere, warm long summer nites, entertainment, nice restaurants, friendly locals that will show you the way, everyone speaks at least 3 languages and whats more, where else can you buy pastizzi at 5am?
All i can say is that until younger hooligans started travelling to this mediterranean island, mostly with the 'excuse' to learn English, the place was peaceful, pretty clean & had beaches that offered spacious areas which were free from litter. Nowadays, indifferent youngsters fill the place with left-over takeaway wrappings, cigarette droppings, used condoms & vomit from the nite before (please refer to streets of paceville). Malta was never like this so to blame the locals on the state of affairs is quite rightly, incorrect. Please, when in Malta do as we do, show respect and hospitality for all, throw your trash in the bin, even if you have to caarry your paper around for an hour to find one! We may not have the latest technology here, nor the most modern of transportation, our roads may be bumpy but at least they make you laugh, our policemen may not carry guns but at least you can chat to them, and some village folk may be considered 'nosey' but they will be the first to help you if you're in trouble!! We give you our best welcome. But, if this isn't good enough for you, then don't come here at all.
All i can say is that until younger hooligans started travelling to this mediterranean island, mostly with the 'excuse' to learn English, the place was peaceful, pretty clean & had beaches that offered spacious areas which were free from litter. Nowadays, indifferent youngsters fill the place with left-over takeaway wrappings, cigarette droppings, used condoms & vomit from the nite before (please refer to streets of paceville). Malta was never like this so to blame the locals on the state of affairs is quite rightly, incorrect. Please, when in Malta do as we do, show respect and hospitality for all, throw your trash in the bin, even if you have to caarry your paper around for an hour to find one! We may not have the latest technology here, nor the most modern of transportation, our roads may be bumpy but at least they make you laugh, our policemen may not carry guns but at least you can chat to them, and some village folk may be considered 'nosey' but they will be the first to help you if you're in trouble!! We give you our best welcome. But, if this isn't good enough for you, then don't come here at all.
by Malteaser Girl May 7, 2007
Get the malta mug.(n.) A butthole completely filled with molasses, syrup, or any other sticky substance.
(n.) A name used interchangeably with "asshole."
(n.) A name used interchangeably with "asshole."
1. Guy 1: So...I fucked that girl you were after last night.
Guy 2: God damn it. You're such a fucking molasshole.
2. Guy 1: I gave Jenny a molasshole last night
Guy 2: Did you use syrup or jizz?
Guy 2: God damn it. You're such a fucking molasshole.
2. Guy 1: I gave Jenny a molasshole last night
Guy 2: Did you use syrup or jizz?
by Ankylosaurus February 21, 2010
Get the Molasshole mug.A small island off the coast of Europe. It is a peaceful place with beatiful beaches and views. the people of malta are religious but still maintain there social lives adequetly. as a result the teens have crazy nightclubs dominated by outrageously good techno beats. The most beatiful place in the world.
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