About Vasile Botnaru
Born 1957. Vasile Botnaru is a Moldovan journalist and painter, known for Radio Free Europe.
Vasile Botnaru (born 12 January 1957) is a journalist from the Republic of Moldova. He is the head of Radio Free Europe Chişinău.
Biography Vasile Botnaru graduated from the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University. He has worked as photo reporter, secretary of the editorial board, and political commentator. Together with two colleagues, he founded the Basa Press News Agency in November 1992. He has contributed to the import of the Pro TV Television to Chişinău and is a correspondent for Associated Press.
Awards Order of the Republic (Moldova) - highest state distinctions (2009)
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Who is Vasile Botnaru?
Moldovan journalist
When was Vasile Botnaru born?
Vasile Botnaru was born on 12 January 1957 in Cinișeuți.
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Vasile Botnaru is a journalist and painter.
What is Vasile Botnaru known for?
Vasile Botnaru is known for Radio Free Europe.
What nationality is Vasile Botnaru?
Vasile Botnaru is Moldovan.
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