Mark Tkaciuk (Romanian: Mark Tkaciuk; born 26 September 1966) is a Moldovan politician, historian, archaeologist, and anthropologist. He is a former member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and has been active in Moldova's political and academic life.[1]
Mark Tkachuk | |
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Mark Tkaciuk | |
 Tkachuk in 2014 | |
| Member of the Moldovan Parliament | |
| In office 22 April 2009 – 23 May 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Vladimir Telnov |
| Parliamentary group | Party of Communists |
| In office 22 March 2001 – 2 May 2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Ala Ursul |
| Parliamentary group | Party of Communists |
| Domestic Policy Advisor to the President | |
| In office 11 June 2002 – 15 October 2008 | |
| President | Vladimir Voronin |
| Succeeded by | Sergiu Stati |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 September 1966 Soroca, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Citizenship |  Soviet Union (until 1991) Moldova (after 1991) |
| Nationality | Moldovan |
| Political party | Collective Action Party – Civic Congress (since 2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (until 2014) |
| Awards | Order of Honour |
Biography
editTkaciuk was born in 1966 in Soroca, Moldavian SSR. His father, Yevgeny, is of Ukrainian descent, and his mother, Azniv, is of Armenian-Hemshin origin. He graduated from the History Faculty at the State University of Moldova and later pursued further studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences (1992–1994). During this period, he was affiliated with the far-left Confederation of Anarcho-Syndicalists.[2]
Political Career
editTkachuk joined the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM) in the early 2000s and became Domestic Policy Advisor to President Vladimir Voronin from 2001 to 2008. He played a central role in modernizing the PCRM and negotiating the party's accession to the Party of the European Left. Tkachuk is known for his support for Moldova's integration into the Eurasian Union and fostering strong ties with Russia, positions that have drawn both support and criticism.[3]
In 2005 and 2006, VIP Magazine included Tkachuk in the list of "most influential Moldovans," ranking 11th and 6th, respectively.[4][5]
After 2009, as the PCRM entered the opposition, Tkachuk began advocating for reforms within the party, focusing on turning it into a more modern, European-left party.[6] He became known as the "grey eminence" of the party due to his influential role, until his departure in 2014.[7] Tkachuk announced his withdrawal from politics in the same year.[8]
Tkachuk returned to politics in 2019, co-founding the Collective Action Party – Civic Congress alongside Iurie Muntean. The party promotes left-wing, civil-labour oriented policies and has been moderate critical of both the pro-European and pro-Russian political agendas, focusing on issues such as social justice and workers' rights. He supported Alexander Stoianoglo in the presidential election in 2024. [9][10] [11] [12][13]
Academic Contributions
editTkachuk is the chief editor and founder of Stratum Plus, a Q1-rated academic journal specializing in history and archaeology.[14] His academic work extends to archaeological works in Moldova and Bulgaria, and founding the Higher Anthropological School and the Library of Civilizations named after Marc Bloch in Chișinău.
References
edit- ^ "Cu ce se ocupă Marc Tkaciuk în plină campanie electorală". www.ziarulnational.md. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Виноделы и коммунисты - Борис Кагарлицкий". www.kagarlitsky.ru. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Mark Tkaciuk, între Homo Sovieticus şi xenofobie". adevarul.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Top Moldoveni - VIP Magazin". Archived from the original on 2015-10-03. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ^ "Top Moldoveni - VIP Magazin". Archived from the original on 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ^ "Марк Ткачук сделает ПКРМ "европейской левой" и антироссийской". 17 October 2008.
- ^ "Ipocrizia copiilor teribili ai lui Voronin – cazul Mark Tkaciuk şi Zurab Todua".
- ^ "UNIMEDIA - Portalul de știri nr. 1 din Moldova".
- ^ "Выступление Марка Ткачука на съезде Гражданского Конгресса". YouTube. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Replici acide între Tkaciuk și Bilețchi: AUR, o formațiune fascistă". stiri.md. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ "Марк Ткачук: Политика надолго ушла из Молдовы". TOTUL.md. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Гражданский конгресс поддерживает кандидатуру Стояногло на пост президента Молдовы". Point.md. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Alegerile prezidențiale în Moldova 2024: Candidații și politicile lor". Moldova-news.md. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Rating of Stratum Plus". Retrieved 2024-10-22.