”Independența le-a căzut moldovenilor în cap”? Istoricul Sergiu Musteață despre falsurile promovate pe Telegram înainte de 27 august

On the occasion of Independence Day, Moldova's Ministry of Education proposed a thematic lesson to help students understand the country's journey to independence. This initiative has sparked discussions on Russian-language Telegram channels, where some claim independence was unearned and has led to negative outcomes. Historian Sergiu Musteață argues that independence was the result of a long national emancipation process, not merely a consequence of the Soviet Union's collapse. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the freedoms gained since 1991, despite ongoing challenges. Musteață believes education is key to countering historical manipulation and fostering critical thinking among citizens.