The mayor of Comrat, Anastasov, emphasizes the need for Gagauz children to learn their mother tongue first, then Romanian, in order to better integrate.

Anastasov said that over the past 20 years, Gagauzia's autonomy has been left unchecked by the central authorities, affecting the learning of the Gagauz language. He believes it is essential for the citizens of Gagauzia to know the Romanian language, especially in the context of Moldova's European integration aspirations. Gagauz want to have better job opportunities and better living conditions, stressing the importance of the country's development.