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Chişinău, Moldova

Formerly known as "Kishinev" and in English is still commonly referred to as "Kishinev."

(Alternative spellings: Kishiniv, Kishinef, Kishineff, Kishinëv, Kischinew)

Location: 47°00' 28°51'

Genealogy Research and Jewish Kishinev

• Kishinev Genealogy FAQ - basic questions and answers about doing genealogical research in Kishinev records
• Kishinev Genealogy Research Aids - books and Articles (in English) to help you do your Kishinev research
• Kishinev Genealogy Records - find original records on your relatives from Kishinev
• Kishinev Genealogy Addresses - useful addresses, contacts and URL's for key research sites

Jewish Kishinev

• The Kishinev Pogrom of 1903 - summary of events, readings
• Jewish Moldova/Bessarabia (Online resources) - Links and notes
• History of Kishinev, Moldova and Romania (English) - Books and articles in English
• History of Kishinev, Moldova and Romania (non-English) - Books and articles in languages other than English

Related ShtetLinks for Towns near Kishinev

• Orhei (Orgeyev, 45 km north of Kishinev)
• Brichany (Briceni, Britchany, Britshan, Brychany , 124.1 miles north of Kishinev)

Other towns in Moldova where Jews were numerous before WWII are Ataki (Otaci, Atachi), Beltsy (Belti), Faleshty (Falesti), Kalarash (Calarasi), and Soroki (Soroca).

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