Vadul-Rașcov
| Vadul-Rașcov | |
|---|---|
| Commune | |
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| Country |
 Moldova |
| District | Șoldănești District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Valerii Cerici (PSRM[1]) |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2004) | 1,648 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | MD-7236 |
Vadul-Raşcov is a commune located in Şoldăneşti district, Moldova stretched along the right bank of the Dniester River. The commune is composed of two villages, Socola and Vadul-Raşcov. It is approximately 130 km northeast of the capital, Chişinău. The population is 1 648.
History
In 1930, approximately 2,000 Jews lived in this village. During World War II, the nazis massacred the local Jewish community.[2]
The vast majority of the population of Vadul-Raşcov work in agriculture. The main tourist attraction is the Dniester River.
References
- ↑ "Lista primarilor aleși în cadrul Alegerilor Locale Generale din 14 iunie 2015" (in Romanian). Central Election Commission of Moldova. 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
- ↑ "Execution Sites of Jewish Victims Investigated by Yahad-In Unum". Yahad Map. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
Coordinates: 47°56′N 28°50′E / 47.933°N 28.833°E
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