{"id":57,"date":"2009-01-20T14:49:54","date_gmt":"2009-01-20T14:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moldovarious.com\/wp\/index.php\/2009\/01\/20\/qgood-morning-moldova-this-is-radio-singeraq\/"},"modified":"2009-01-20T14:49:54","modified_gmt":"2009-01-20T14:49:54","slug":"qgood-morning-moldova-this-is-radio-singeraq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moldovarious.com\/index.php\/2009\/01\/20\/qgood-morning-moldova-this-is-radio-singeraq\/","title":{"rendered":"“Good Morning, Moldova, this is Radio S\u00eengera!”"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Radio S\u00eengera is the first free radio station in Moldova, Victor Mocanu is its founder. In 2002 Radio S\u00eengera went on air in Mocanu’s sleeping room; today the station broadcasts a political, cultural and social programme 24\/7. Victor Mocanu reviews six exciting but turbulent years. <\/p>\n

Long fight for free radio station
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In 1991, Moldova declared its independence; 11 years later its citizens still were not sure about their possibilities in a democratic country. “Someone had to tackle this passivity”, says Mocanu and continues, “I had the strong feeling to raise my voice.” Night per night for several months the radio engineer worked on a homemade radio transmitter. Eventually, he succeeded and broadcasted his own interactive radio show, which became very popular within no matter of time. “Not only did countless interested Moldovans contribute to my radio show, but the local authorities, the government and police also wanted to know what was going on in my sleeping room”, says Mocanu with a sarcastic smile on his face. Two months after its kick-off, police forced Mocanu to quit the “illegal” broadcasting of Radio S\u00eengera. Still not intimated and with the strong will to help creating an open society with democratic values, Mocanu founded the NGO Radio S\u00eengera. The pensioner worked out a master plan for a free radio station in S\u00eengera and handed it over to the local council office. The Soros Foundation and US-Aid supported his plans with the necessary equipment.<\/p>\n

Radio S\u00eengera: professional, young, succesful
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“I will never forget 10 June 2004. At precisely 4pm Radio S\u00eengera was finally on air again, 24 hours without interruption”, looks Mocanu back in time. Trouble was not over, though. In 2006 Radio S\u00eengera faced again a difficult situation. “After an interactive radio show, where listeners criticised the Russian Orthodox Church, the communist government kicked us out of our studio.” For one year Victor Mocanu and his staff were forced to broadcast from a tiny, self-produced container. “But we didn’t give up our fight for a free radio station with appropriate conditions”, was Mocanu sure that the comeback of Radio S\u00eengera is just a matter of time. In February 2007 Radio S\u00eengera re-opened its doors in a perfectly well equipped studio in Liceul S\u00eengera. Obviously the new studio was a high motivation for the 20 radio enthusiasts and thus Radio S\u00eengera could improve its quality. “Next to professional radio shows, we want to give youth a chance”, states the pensioner and is proud that “most of our radio makers are pupils from the school next door, all of us work on a voluntary basis.”<\/p>\n

From Modern Talking to Neue Deutsche Welle
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Radio S\u00eengera is best described as an educational radio station focusing on political, cultural and social themes. According to the founder, the listeners appreciate the objectivity of Radio S\u00eengera, as they know that “we are not restricted to censorship.” Due to several live programmes in schools, hospitals, offices etc. censorship would not be possible at all. In “Europe today and tomorrow” a university professor answers current questions concerning our common status quo and future. Although Mocanu’s favourite band is “Modern Talking”, Radio S\u00eengera mainly plays Moldovan music from folk to pop. One hour daily, however, is dedicated to Neue Deutsche Welle songs. Each morning from 7 to 9am – hopefully without further obstacles -, Radio S\u00eengera starts in the day with the words: “Bun\u0103 Diminea\u0163a Moldova<\/em> – Good Morning Moldova!”<\/p>\n

To see some photos of Radio S\u00eengera’s way to success, follow this link!<\/a><\/p>\n

A few days ago we were informed that Victor Mocanu lost his last battle after a long illness. Moldovarious.com would like to offer their sincere condolences to his family and his friends from Radio S\u00eengera.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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