Moldova: The National Gagauz Museum | European Journal

Gagauzia is located in southern Moldova. It's a tiny, little-known autonomous region in Europe. A museum there is dedicated to chronicling the history of the Gagauz people, a Turkish ethnic group with their own language.In 1994, about 155,000 Gagauz peacefully secured the right to independence from Moldova. The region has its own parliament and laws. The head of the Gagauz National Museum sought to preserve the group's unique and common experience. She was recognized by the European Union for her work, but was unable to claim the honor in person due to a lack of money.