Moldovan parliament's library hall to be named after Vasile Stroescu

The parliament’s Library Hall will be named after Vasile Stroescu, a prominent figure of the Romanian nation, who dedicated his life to promoting culture, education and national values. The initiative belongs to Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and was supported by the Standing Bureau.

Today, on the 181st anniversary of Vasile Stroescu’s birth, MPs, historians, publicists and officials of the parliament’s secretariat gathered to pay tribute to him and reflect on his legacy.

During the event, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu referred to the importance of preserving the memory of personalities who had contributed to the development of the nation and about the responsibility to pass their example on to future generations. “He was a person of rare modesty. Although he enjoyed material, social and political comfort, he devoted his wealth to culture, education and faith—elements that define any nation. These are investments in the future, but they are very lasting, especially in difficult times. We must know our heroes, our role models and the guiding figures we should follow,” Igor Grosu emphasized.

 

The event was also attended by publicists Tudor Topa and Liviu Belâi, authors of the volume, Vasile Stroescu – Voivode of Generosity, who spoke about the contribution of this personality to the promotion of national ideals. Together with historian Octavian Ticu and the Director of the National Agency of Archives, Igor Casu, they presented important moments from Vasile Stroescu’s life and work. A group of mayors from the northern Edinet district, members of the Vasile Stroescu Local Action Group, were also present.

“Thank you for helping bring the memory of this personality into the present. His deeds and name deserve our respect,” publicist Tudor Topa said.

 

The event’s schedule also included the opening of an exhibition titled, Vasile Stroescu – A Life Dedicated to the Nation (1845–1926), which presents representative moments from his life and work. At the same time, Director of the National Agency of Archives Igor Casu announced that a copy of a file from 1828 documenting the noble origin of the Stroescu family would be displayed in the Parliament’s Library.

 

Vasile Stroescu was born on November 11, 1845, in the village of Trinca, now located in Edinet district, formerly Hotin County. He was a member of the Country Council, which voted for the union of Bessarabia with Romania on March 27, 1918. Subsequently, he was elected as a deputy in the first Parliament of Greater Romania, and at the opening of its proceedings in November 1919, he chaired the session as the oldest member. Throughout his life, Vasile Stroescu consistently supported the development of Romanian communities, financing the construction and modernization of schools, the provision of libraries and the building of churches in the Romanian provinces. He considered education, culture and faith to be fundamental pillars of national identity and invested a large part of his wealth in supporting these areas.

 

The Parliament’s Library holds more than 6,000 book titles in Romanian, English, French, Gagauz and Ukrainian, as well as specialized publications, periodicals and the collection of Moldova’s legislation dating back to 1990. In addition to its role in providing information and documentation, the library hosts public events, meetings and activities dedicated to democracy, civic education, participation and dialogue with citizens.

Communication and Public Relations Directorate of Moldova’s Parliament