Chisinau - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
I don’t know but I would guess not. Most young Moldovan LGBT individuals live abroad if they can. I don’t know of any gay bars at all but there could be an underground community I’m not aware of. - Sep 2023
Moldova's in a transition place right now. Ten or even five years ago the answer would have been a firm "No!" as Moldova was a religiously Orthodox, very traditional country with all the standard negative post-Soviet prejudices against LGBT people. Now it's a bit more complex. Younger people, especially in Chisinau, have picked up a lot of European attitudes. It's probably okay now for expats. If there's a scene it's underground/discreet. - Apr 2019
I haven't met any openly gay Moldovans, although there are a few openly gay expats who don't seem to have trouble in the community. - Aug 2011
My understanding is that there is at least one place where gay Moldovans meet. There are also a couple of local NGOs promoting LGBT issues. The past two attempts to hold LGBT rallies in Chisinau have been thwarted by local authorities and were vociferously denounced by religious leaders. - May 2010
There may be an underground scene. - Mar 2010
