Vadul-Rașcov

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 WWII, the nazis massacred the local jewish community.[1]

The vast majority of the population of Vadul-Raşcov work in agriculture. The main tourist attraction is the Dniester River.

References

  1. ↑ "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 / 47.933; 28.833


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