Igor Dodon is a Moldovan politician who served as the President of Moldova from December 2016 to November 2020. He is a member of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova and has been involved in Moldovan politics for many years, advocating for closer ties with Russia. Dodon was born on February 18, 1975, in Sadova, Moldova. He has held various political positions, including Minister of Economy and Deputy Prime Minister. His presidency was marked by significant political challenges, including tensions with pro-European factions and issues related to economic development in Moldova.