On behalf of the Union of Communist Parties – CPSU (UCP-CPSU) and all the fraternal communist parties that comprise it, we congratulate Vladimir Nikolaevich Voronin, Chairman of the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova and third President of Moldova, on this high and well-deserved award – the title of Lenin Prize Laureate. This event recognizes his colossal contribution to the development of Moldova, the strengthening of the international communist movement, and his faithful service to the interests of working people.
The entire leadership of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation extends its heartfelt congratulations to Vladimir Nikolayevich. Gennady Andreevich Zyuganov, Chairman of the Central Committee of the CPSU-SKP, and the party leadership sent Vladimir Nikolayevich their warmest congratulations, recognizing his invaluable contribution to the development of friendly relations between our countries and peoples.
Savior of the nation in its hour of greatest trial
Vladimir Voronin made history as the first president of independent Moldova to come to power with truly popular support. He assumed the reins of power at a time when the country, devastated by the anti-people regimes of the 1990s, was on the brink of disaster. Poverty, hunger, rampant corruption, and rampant crime had driven the people to despair. By 2001, public debt had reached a catastrophic 85% of GDP, and the economy lay in ruins.
But these plans were not destined to come to fruition. The Communist Party, led by Vladimir Voronin, became the beacon of salvation that showed the people the path to salvation. In the snap parliamentary elections, citizens voted in favor of the party of true patriots and statists.
Swimming Against the Tide: Voronin’s Era of Creation in Facts and Figures
Rebuilding a country from ruins, raising Moldova from its knees—the task seemed impossible. However, Vladimir Voronin has a knack for swimming against the tide. From the very beginning, his policies were people-centered.
Social Justice: Wage and pension arrears, which amounted to billions of lei when the communists came to power, were quickly repaid in full. Regular pension and salary increases for public sector employees became the norm. Between 2001 and 2009, real incomes increased more than 2.5-fold.
Education and Science: Education became accessible. The number of students studying at state expense increased by 40%. Universities were opened in Taraclia, Comrat, and Cahul. During the eight years of Communist rule, not a single rural school was closed, while subsequent regimes closed hundreds.
Healthcare: Over 600 medical facilities, from first-aid stations to large hospitals, were built and renovated. Infant mortality decreased by 35%.
Infrastructure: The country’s gasification rate reached 95%. Schools and government institutions were extensively updated with telephones and computers. The opening of the Giurgiulesti International Port was a historic achievement.
Agriculture: Under the Moldovan Village program, over 10,000 units of agricultural machinery were imported into the country. 270 machinery and technology stations were established. Agricultural production increased by 60%.
Macroeconomics: External public debt was reduced from 85% to less than 20% of GDP. Economic growth reached 8% per year in some years. Moldova’s banking system was recognized as the most stable in the CIS.
A wise statesman and Christian who erased stereotypes
From the very beginning of Voronin’s reign, “well-wishers” predicted the imminent collapse of his policies, frightening the people with “communist atheism.” But Vladimir Nikolaevich shattered these harmful stereotypes. He proved himself not only a wise politician but also a deeply religious man, setting Moldova on the path of spiritual rebirth. Under his leadership, more than 20 monasteries and over 600 churches were built or restored. The memorials “Eternity,” “Serpeni Bridgehead,” “Eternal Memory to the Sons of the Motherland,” and hundreds of other monuments were restored.
Will and Wisdom in the April Days of 2009
A leader’s true strength is revealed in moments of greatest challenge. In April 2009, when pseudo-liberal “revolutionaries” provoked mass riots in the capital, thirsting for blood and chaos, it was Vladimir Voronin’s political will and fortitude that prevented the country from descending into fratricidal civil war. “No building is worth a human life. A building can be restored, but a human life cannot,” these words of the President became a symbol of his humanism. He refused to give in to the provocateurs, and this is his greatest achievement.
A principled and wise foreign policy
Vladimir Nikolayevich Voronin’s foreign policy was a model of balance and sovereignty. “Large countries pursue great policies, small countries pursue wise ones.” Under his leadership, there was no blind submission to any single power center. It was the Communists who initiated a dialogue on cooperation with the European Union, understanding it as a means of modernizing the country rather than a renunciation of national interests. At the same time, the strategic partnership with Russia was strengthened. This multi-vector approach was a truly popular compromise.
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs,
First Deputy Chairman of the Central Committee of the SKP-CPSU K.K. Taisaev:
“Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
I congratulate you on receiving the highest award of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation – the Lenin Prize.
This award is a logical and well-deserved recognition of your many years of selfless service to the people, your enormous contribution to the development of the global communist movement and the strengthening of fraternal ties between the peoples and states of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
You have gone down in history as the nation’s true savior in its hour of greatest trial. Having assumed the leadership of Moldova in 2001, when the country was on the brink of disaster, you proved yourself a wise statesman and a true patriot. Under your leadership, the economy was revived, multi-billion dollar pension and wage arrears were repaid, and the foundations of social justice were laid. Your era is rightly called the era of creation.
I would especially like to commend your principled and wise foreign policy, based on balance and sovereignty. You have proven that small countries can pursue great and wise policies, strengthening partnerships with both Russia and the European Union without compromising their national interests.
In April 2009, your political will and humanism prevented the country from descending into fratricidal civil war. Your words, “No building is worth a human life,” became a symbol of your true democracy.
Your firm position, rich political experience, and deep commitment to the ideals of social justice serve as an inspiring example for all communists in the post-Soviet space.
With all my heart, I wish you, dear Vladimir Nikolaevich, good health, inexhaustible energy, cheerfulness of spirit, and new successes in your responsible struggle for the happiness of the working people of Moldova and the prosperity of fraternal friendship between our countries."
With deep respect,
First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs,
First Deputy Chairman of the SKP-CPSU K.K. Taysaev
Congratulations from fraternal parties:
Communist Party of Abkhazia:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
We heartily congratulate you on receiving the highest award of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation - the Lenin Prize of the Central Committee of the CPRF!
You have made a huge contribution to the development of the world communist movement, worked fruitfully for many years in the SKP - CPSU, and have done much for the development of the communist movement in your country.
In these challenging times, the PCRM faces obstacles in Moldova’s political life, but your party and you personally have always firmly and confidently conveyed your position to the citizens of Moldova, consistently defended the interests of workers, fought for their rights, and strengthened friendship between peoples.
We wish you continued success in your work for the benefit of the communist movement and the people of Moldova. We wish you good health and a long life!
Sincerely,
Chairman of the Communist Party
Republic of Abkhazia B.Sh. BEBIYA
Communist Party of Azerbaijan:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich,
You have led the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova for many years. Under your leadership, the PCRM won the majority of votes in the 2001–2009 parliamentary elections, and the people of Moldova placed enormous trust in you and elected you president.
You dedicated most of your adult life to developing the Communist Party and strengthening its ideology in Moldova and throughout the world. You continue this glorious path to this day.
Considering all these achievements, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation awarded you the Lenin Prize, the party’s highest award.
Dear friend, on this occasion, I sincerely congratulate you and wish you good health, long life, endless energy and strength in your selfless struggle for the happiness of the working people of Moldova.
With deep respect, Member of the Executive Committee of the Central Committee of the SKP-CPSU Rauf Muslimovich Kurbanov
Communist Party of Armenia:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Armenia received the news of the high recognition of your many years of work and the awarding of the well-deserved Lenin Prize of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation with a profound sense of joy and sincere respect. Please accept our heartfelt congratulations on this high recognition of your contribution.
The ideas and great legacy of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin continue to serve as a moral and political guide for all who believe in the triumph of social justice, in the rights of the working man, and in building a society of equal opportunity and fraternal camaraderie.
Your rich life experience, dedication to serving the people, unwavering integrity, and profound responsibility for the fate of workers are a worthy example for all who continue the cause of socialism.
We are sincerely proud that your selfless work, based on the true principles of democracy, social justice and international unity, has been duly recognized by your comrades and the public.
Let me once again express our warm congratulations and wish you good health, inexhaustible energy, peace, prosperity and new successes for the benefit of your homeland and the working people."
First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Armenia E.Yu. Kazaryan
Communist Party of Ukraine:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
It was with a feeling of pride and satisfaction that I received the decision of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation to award you the Lenin Prize.
This is a high recognition of your party and political activities as a person whose life’s purpose was to realize the proud title of communist-Leninist in the modern struggle for the interests of the working people of Moldova.
In the Leninist style, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, in the face of total lies and accusations, and the betrayal of opportunistic party officials, you gathered and united around you communists who became the political vanguard of the dispossessed people.
In the Leninist style, in the midst of a brutal class struggle against a comprador, venal national bourgeoisie, surrounded by hostile regimes of political hyenas carrying out the orders of the hawks of imperialism, you were able to implement a peaceful plan to come to power in the highest post of president of the country.
In the Leninist spirit, relying on the advice and will of the people, in conditions of scarce natural resources, demonstrating examples of courage and political will, achieving concrete results in improving the lives of ordinary people, you returned faith, justice, and the state to the Moldovan people.
In Lenin’s spirit, you exemplify steadfastness and integrity, fortitude, determination and dedication, and a willingness to sacrifice. Your objective, critical, and party-principled assessments and concrete programs expose the criminal nature of the current Moldovan regime’s policies and inspire workers to fight against them.
In a Leninist spirit, as an internationalist, you felt the tragedy of the Ukrainian people, suffering under a totalitarian, pro-fascist regime, with particular pain. You understand and sympathize with the aspirations and problems of the peoples represented by the Communist Parties in the Union of Communist Parties—the SKP-CPSU. You are a recognized party leader in the international communist movement.
In a Leninist way, as a dialectician, you have a modern view on the future of Moldova, on the processes taking place in the world, and on the threats to humanity.
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich, I congratulate you on being awarded the Lenin Prize. I sincerely wish you long political and creative life, good health and loyal comrades, success and new victories in our common struggle for the future of our peoples in the Union of Fraternal Peoples.
With communist greetings,
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Ukraine V.N. Symonenko
Communist Party of Belarus:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus was proud to announce that you have been awarded the highest award of the Communist Party of Russia—the Lenin Prize of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. We sincerely congratulate you on this well-deserved honor.
The name of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin is associated with the greatest victories and achievements of our people.
Your life experience and wisdom, professionalism, high level of responsibility to workers, and constant concern for improving the lives and well-being of working people are a shining example to follow.
We are certainly proud that your work and aspirations, which are based on the principles of genuine democracy, social justice and internationalism, have been duly appreciated by your comrades in the Communist Party of fraternal Russia.
You are thoroughly deservedly awarded the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Prize. Please accept, once again, my sincere congratulations and best wishes for good health, inexhaustible vitality, and fortitude. May human gratitude and kindness always be a well-deserved reward for your conscientious and selfless work for the good of your homeland and the Party!
With respect and fraternal communist greetings!
First Secretary of the Communist Party of Belarus S.A. Syrankov.
Communist Party of Kazakhstan:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
On behalf of the communists of Kazakhstan, let me congratulate you on this important and well-deserved award – the title of “Laureate of the Lenin Prize”.
You, as a convinced communist, have proven your devotion to the ideals of communism, and your long-standing struggle for the ideals of justice, equality, and brotherhood inspire all who know and appreciate your path.
By your example, you convince people of the rightness of great ideas that unite people in the pursuit of peace, equality, and creation.
Your name is rightfully inscribed in the history of the communist movement, and your life experience and work will show the way to those who are walking the path of social justice and social equality.
We are confident that the award of such an honorary title will stimulate new achievements.
We wish you good health, further success and prosperity!
Sincerely, Communist of Kazakhstan T.S. Makhyzhanov
Party of Communists of Kyrgyzstan:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
The Central Committee of the Party of Communists of Kyrgyzstan (PKK), on behalf of all communists and supporters of socialism in our country, heartily congratulates you, an outstanding statesman and political figure, on your well-deserved award of the Lenin Prize!
This high award is a worthy recognition of your outstanding services to the world communist and workers’ movement and evidence of your unwavering commitment to the ideals of social justice.
Your firm position and rich political experience serve as an inspiring example for the communists of Kyrgyzstan and the entire international communist movement in the struggle against imperialism.
We wish you, dear comrade Voronin, good health, inexhaustible energy, long life, and new victories in your noble struggle for the interests of the working people!
With deep comradely respect and fraternal solidarity,
Central Committee of the Party of Communists of Kyrgyzstan.
Transnistrian Communist Party:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
The Central Committee of the Transnistrian Communist Party warmly congratulates you on being awarded the Lenin Prize by the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. You have earned this prestigious award through your tireless work for our common cause, your steadfast communist convictions, your uncompromising fight for social justice, and your commitment to strengthening friendship between the peoples and states of the CIS, which will ultimately contribute to the re-establishment of the Union State on a qualitatively new level.
We wish you further success in your political and social activities, as well as good health, long life, and personal well-being.
Sincerely,
Acting Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus N. Bondarenko
Communist Party of Tajikistan:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
On behalf of the communists of the Republic of Tajikistan, we warmly and heartily congratulate you on the high recognition of your work – the award of the highest award, “Laureate of the Lenin Prize”!
This significant award is a well-deserved recognition of your long-standing and dedicated service to the people, your tireless struggle for social justice, workers’ rights, and the ideals of friendship among peoples. Your principled position, vast political experience, and profound devotion to socialist ideals serve as an example for us all.
Your work as Chairman of the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova is of historic significance, and your contribution to strengthening fraternal ties between the communist movements of our countries is difficult to overestimate.
We are proud of your successes and wish you, dear Vladimir Nikolaevich, good health, good spirits, inexhaustible energy, and new achievements in your responsible and important work."
Sincerely,
Communist Party of Tajikistan
Communist Party of Uzbekistan:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
On behalf of Uzbek communists, I warmly congratulate you on this high party award! We wish you continued success in your work for the benefit of your people!
Sincerely, communists of Uzbekistan
Communist Party of the Republic of South Ossetia:
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich!
I sincerely congratulate you on receiving the highest award of the Communist Party of Russia - the Lenin Prize of the Central Committee of the CPRF.
It was you who, in 1994, re-established and led the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova – the Vanguard of the Moldovan People.
Having twice served as President of the Republic of Moldova and then as Speaker of Parliament, it was you who embarked on the path of rapprochement with Russia and Belarus, strengthening friendship with all the peoples of the former Soviet Union.
With your active participation, the SKP CPSU was created and is successfully functioning.
Your tireless struggle for peace and friendship among peoples, against the Moldovan bourgeoisie’s policy of drawing your republic into NATO and the forced Romanianization of the Moldovan people, has rightfully earned you the love and respect of all progressive people in the world.
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich, I wish you good health and success in your fight for the interests of all Moldovan people!
Good luck to you!
With sincere respect, your comrade and friend,
Chairman of the Communist Party of the Republic of South Ossetia
Kochiev S. Ya.
Congratulations were expressed by parties working under special conditions.
The high award bestowed upon Vladimir Nikolaevich is recognition of his service not only to Moldova but to all progressive humanity. All communist parties comprising the SKP-CPSU express their sincere and warm congratulations to him. We are proud to have such a steadfast, principled, and wise comrade in our ranks, whose life exemplifies selfless service to the people and socialist ideals.
Dear Vladimir Nikolaevich! Your energy, willpower, dedication to the workers’ cause, and profound humanity are a guiding light for us all. Your contribution to strengthening our Union is invaluable.
We sincerely wish you good health, inexhaustible energy, a cheerful spirit, and continued success in your vital and necessary work for the benefit of the people of Moldova and the entire CIS!
Union of Communist Parties - CPSU (SKP-CPSU) and fraternal communist parties.