“Meet the neighbor! East or West, Moldova is Best!”

 25 July - 08 Aug 2007

Get acquainted! Moldova is a small country caught in the middle between the European Union and the ex-Soviet block. It is a unique multicultural land that gathers amazing traits that make visiting Moldova a very special experience.

Moldova is getting closer! It has recently become EU newest neighbor and now you have the great chance to DISCOVER US. You’re welcome to see what means a hospitable neighbor-country and what perspectives Moldova brings into the European Neighborhood.
Our SU differs! Moldova will capture your heart with its incredible people, picturesque landscapes and authentic traditions. Meet the land where past and present join into a unique mix of adventure and opportunities! Visit Transnistria – the living monument of Soviet lifestyle and learn truths and myths about it! Meet genuine Roma community, experience rural adventure and see what means a Moldovan celebration – folk dances, home-made wine, etc, etc. Find out current image of Moldova abroad and its perspectives! Take a deep breath into our multicultural society, get to know the rudimentary basics of both Romanian and Russian languages!
And last but not least – NO VISA to Moldova!

In a few words, MEET THE NEIGHBOR! Meet genuine Moldovans! There are 4 million reasons to DISCOVER US!

Activities:

CHISINAU – «MY WHITE CITY, YOU ARE A FLOWER OF STONE...»:

• In vino veritas. „See. Smell. Taste”. Practical course on Moldovan wine traditions and export perspectives, including professional wine tasting;
• Moldovan brand. Promoting image of Moldova - Logo, slogan, PR and marketing strategies. Comparative case study;
• Transnistria in the context of European Neighborhood- Truth or Myth. Theoretical course with a paid visit to Tiraspol - the living monument of the Soviet lifestyle;
• Piata Centrala – Moldovan TRADEMARKet. Practical course on local trade. Meet babushkas selling all world’s goods;
• The Moldovans - „Homo sovieticus versus modern menthality”. Interactive course on local mentality;
• “AgroRomantica” - experience rural adventure and untouched village life and nature;
• Vadul lui Voda. Beach party. Night swimming. Romantic Sunrise...

Course Programme:

• Impact of Moldovan history on its current situation. Interactive instruction;
• Transnistria in the context of European Neighborhood- Truth or Myth;
• The Moldovans - „Homo sovieticus versus modern menthality”. Interactive course on local mentality;
• Bilingual Moldova - Romanian and Russian language courses;
• Moldovan brand. Promoting image of Moldova - Logo, slogan, PR and marketing; strategies. Comparative case study.
• ...and more-more interting about Moldova- a new Neighbor of EU!