Alexandru Corduneanu

Alexandru Corduneanu (b. December 5, 1953, Dănceni, Ialoveni) is a poet, publicist, and cultural activist. He graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of Chișinău in 1975. Beyond his literary work, his activity is tied to urban memory, identity, and the built heritage of Chișinău. He has coordinated the project and publishing series Identitățile Chișinăului (The Identities of Chișinău), which bring together researchers, historians, and cultural figures around the multiple histories of the capital. Through poetry, publicistic writing, and civic initiatives, he promotes the preservation and interpretation of the city's cultural heritage.

Published works:

• Steaua înflăcărată / The Blazing Star - 1990
• Când vine dimineața va fi luni / When Morning Comes, It Will Be Monday - 2001
• Identitățile Chișinăului (coordonator, serie) / The Identities of Chișinău (editor, series) - 2011
• Chișinăul interbelic cu pretext fotografic (coordonator) / Interwar Chișinău Through a Photographic Lens (editor) - 2025