Gagauzia's Silent Scream: A Survivor Recounts the Famine of 1946-1947

Gagauzia Remembers: Survivor Recounts 1946-47 Famine The remote region of Gagauzia, Moldova, endured a devastating famine from 1946-1947, a period of immense suffering for its people. Recent interviews with Anna Jekova, a survivor now in her eighties, shed light on those dark days. "We gathered whatever we could—potatoes, turnips, eggplant, anything," recalls Anna, describing how she filled her family's meager stores. "We filled every jar, every container, fearing the worst." Archival footage shows long lines of people, their faces etched with hunger, waiting for scarce rations. The famine's impact was profound. Official statistics estimate that 150,000-200,000 Moldovans perished. Historians believe that in some Gagauz villages, 30-50% of the population died. Anna's story is one of survival against overwhelming odds. Her testimony, coupled with the visual evidence in the video, offers a powerful reminder of the human cost of famine and the importance of remembering these historical tragedies.