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Kishinev is the political, administrative, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the Republic of Moldova. The word Kishinev means “a spring". According to other sources, kishlak nou is of Tatar origin and means “a new settlement”. The land on which modern Kishinev is situated was first mentioned in the gift deed written by Stephan the Great in 1466. This year is considered to be the date of founding the settlement that later became known as "Kishinev". From the 16th century to 1812, Kishinev as part of the Moldavian principality was under Turkey's power. Twice during this period it was burned and destroyed. However, after the unification with Russia and thanks to its advantageous geographic position on the trade route from Iasi to Bendery and the Crimea, the population and the territory of the city increased. 
Besides all-republican organizations, in Kishinev are active such organizations as the Association of Jewish Organizations and Jewish Communities of Moldova, JCC "KEDEM" , the "Hesed Yehuda" Welfare Center, Jewish Community Center/Jewish Library, Jewish school #15, Teodore Herzl Jewish Lyceum, Jewish kindergarten, Chabad Liubavitch synagogue, Yeshiva Agudath Israel, Hillel Students' Club, TV and Broadcast programs. 
On September 13, 2005 the Kishinev Jacobs Jewish Campus opened its doors in front of the members of the Jewish Community and guests that came to share this special event. The event gathered together the main sponsors of the project, JDC board members, Diplomatic Corps, representatives of Moldova Jewish organizations, etc.