It is possible to defend thesis in Moldavian, Russian or other language determined by corresponding specialised council. Language of Denominations and Information. Correct spelling of denominations of settlements and other geographical objects is defined by special reference book. Denominations of ministries, state committees, departments, enterprises, institutions and organisations and their structural units are formed in the state language with translation in Russian, in localities with population of Gagauz nationality - in Gagauz language. Denominations given in inverted commas are translated but not transcribed.
Surname does nvot change by gender, patronymic is used without suffixes.
When Moldavian names and surnames are reproduced in other languages their spelling in the Moldavian is preserved without adaptation. Spelling of names and surnames of representatives of other nationalities residing in republic is not regulated under the law currently in force. Official forms, texts of seals and stamps are issued in the state and Russian languages, in corresponding localities - in the state, Gagauz and Russian languages. Texts of public advertisements, notifications, publicity and other visual information are designed in the state language, and may be translated in Russian in case of need, in corresponding locality - in the state, as well as Gagauz or Russian languages. Denominations of articles and provisions, labels on goods, marking, instructions for goods produced in Republic and any visual information presented to the population of republic is designed in the state and Russian languages.