International relations of the MSSR: 1959

The article examines the international relations of the Moldavian SSR in 1959. Historical-comparative and historical-systemic methods are used. International relations of the MSSR in 1959 included relations of the republic with other countries of the planet in several main areas: 1) economy and agriculture, 2) culture, 3) science and higher education, 4) sports, 5) relations through party, Komsomol, trade union and other state structures of the republic. The latter mainly included contacts of the republic with the socialist countries of Eastern Europe. The first area mainly included exchange of experience in the agricultural sector. Contacts in the field of culture usually implied visits of composers, performers, orchestras, dancers, writers, etc. In the field of science and higher education, scientists and employees of universities of the republic established relations with colleagues from other countries. Sports relations were maintained by holding matches between Moldovan athletes and rivals from other countries both on the territory of the republic and abroad. Relations at the level of government structures included exchanges of visits of party, Soviet, government and other functionaries of Moldova with other countries.