Moldova's first president, Mircea Snegur, passed away at the age of 84 due to an incurable disease, as reported by former Deputy Prime Minister Constantin Tampiza. Snegur played a significant role in Moldova's history, laying its foundation during turbulent times.
Mircea Snegur, born on January 17, 1940, in the village of Trifanesti, had a notable political career. In 1985, he assumed the position of secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Moldova. In 1990, he became the head of the Supreme Council of the Moldavian SSR.
However, his most pivotal moment came in 1991 when he refused to hold a referendum on preserving the USSR, demonstrating his commitment to Moldova's sovereignty. During the August coup attempt in the Soviet Union, Snegur supported Boris Yeltsin's resistance against the State Emergency Committee.
In December 1991, Mircea Snegur was elected as the first president of Moldova, garnering an overwhelming 98.17 percent of the vote. His presidency marked a crucial period in Moldova's transition to independence and the establishment of its national identity.
Constantin Tampiza, who served as Deputy Prime Minister alongside Snegur, expressed his condolences and highlighted the significant role the late president played in Moldova's history during challenging times. Snegur's passing represents the end of an era and a chapter in Moldova's journey toward nationhood.
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