Alexandr Corinenco
Alexandr Corinenco is a political scientist and professor of history who founded and leads two public associations: "Asociaţia Tinerilor Experţi din Moldova" (since 2013) and "Tinerii Tehnocrați" (since 2018). Since 2007, he has participated as a young leader in conferences, expert schools, and educational exchanges across Moldova, Armenia, Russia, France, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany.
While Corinenco authors analytical articles about Moldova's electoral and political processes, his media presence is predominantly in Russian-language outlets. He frequently appears as a commentator on Sputnik Moldova, KP.MD, and various Kremlin-affiliated Telegram channels. His television appearances include Kremlin-affiliated stations (GRT, Sputnik Moldova) and occasionally independent outlets like TV8. Though quoted by Shor-affiliated media, he has not appeared on their broadcasts.
Since 2020, Corinenco has run a Telegram channel under his name (Александр Кориненко), where he consistently advances Kremlin narratives. He regularly criticizes the PAS government, President Maia Sandu, and Moldova's European integration while promoting Russian interests. Despite his association with Shor, he also criticizes PSRM's actions and decisions.
In his role as a political analyst, Corinenco frequently comments for Russian and pro-Russian publications. In April 2024, he told "Izvestia" that Moldova had no prospect of EU integration, claiming the EU merely gives Chișinău hope of accession to "annoy" Russia. In June 2024, he attended the Russian Federation Embassy's National Day celebrations in Chișinău, sharing photos with Russian Ambassador Oleg Vasnețov on social media.
Corinenco is involved with the "Eurasia" organization's programs, organizing and accompanying Moldovan children to the "Orlionok" camp in Tuapse, Krasnodar. While he told Ziarul de Gardă that his involvement is voluntary and unpaid, concerns exist about the camp's activities. The facility has been linked to Russian propaganda indoctrination, notably through visits by pro-Russian blogger Mika Badalyan, a board member of "Eurasia" who was denied entry to Moldova in 2024. A Yale University School of Public Health report identified this camp as a site where Ukrainian children were forcibly detained in a "reeducation and adoption" program.
He has been photographed with Elena Pahomova, Ernest Vardanean, and Igor Smirnov at European institutions, including the European Parliament and OSCE headquarters.
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| Platform | User Name | User Handle | Followers | Following | Likes | Views |
 | Alexandr Corinenco | @alexandrcorinenco | 49 | 1,453 | ||
 | Александр Кориненко | @alexanderkorinen | 2,217 | 210 | 28,400 | |
 | Александр Кориненко | alexcorinenco | 622 | |||
 | Александр Кориненко | alexcorinenco | 777 | 304 | ||
 | Alexander Corinenco (Кориненко Александр) | alexcorinenco | 4,900 | 218 | ||
| Data Publicly Available | ownership data is easily available from other sources, e. g. public registries etc. |
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| Language | Russian |
| Founding Year | 2020 Although Alexandr Corinenco’s YouTube channel was created in 2012, it remained inactive until 2024. Corinenco began his online activity with the launch of a Telegram channel in 2020. His Instagram profile was created in 2017, and Facebook in 2011, but both were initially used as personal accounts. |
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| Topics Covered / Focus Areas | Aleksandr Corinenco frequently addresses political subjects, occasionally delving into social and current issues. He is an active promoter of Russian propaganda. |
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| Views / Values / Political Stances | Aleksandr Corinenco openly supports Shor, Putin, and Russia. His stance is strongly opposed to Romania, NATO, the European Union, President Sandu, her PAS Party and unionist ideals. |
| Mode of Delivery | Short videos on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Stories, and reels on Facebook, and Instagram. Photos on Facebook, and Instagram. Short or long format texts on Facebook Text and video comments for various pro-Russian media outlets on Telegram |
| Reputation | Aleksandr Corinenco is portrayed as a civic activist with a background in political studies and a strong interest in politics. He is frequently presented as an expert and political analyst from the Republic of Moldova in the propaganda broadcasts of pro-Russian or Kremlin-aligned media outlets. Corinenco holds pro-Russian, propagandistic views and is associated with figures like Ilan Shor and Valerii Klimenko, as well as the "Eurasia" organisation and the Congress of Russian Communities. |
| Target Audience | Aleksandr Corinenco's target audience consists of Russian-speaking citizens of Moldova who hold pro-Russian, anti-EU views, are nostalgic for the Soviet era, and desire closer ties with Russia. Another target group includes influential circles in Russia with vested interests in the Republic of Moldova. |
| Part of Network or Campaign | Aleksandr Corinenco does not work with any media outlet in Moldova. He, however, is frequently cited by pro-Russian or Kremlin-affiliated media outlets, including Sputnik Moldova and KP.MD, as well as various Telegram channels. Corinenco has appeared on television programs of stations such as GRT, and Sputnik Moldova, which are known for their affiliations with the Kremlin. Notably, he has also participated in a TV8 show. While his analyses are referenced by media outlets associated with Ilan Shor, he has not appeared on their broadcasts. Additionally, Corinenco has provided commentary to Russian publications, including the newspaper Izvestia. |
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| Cross-Posting & Friends | Over time, Aleksandr Corinenco has frequently appeared in videos or photos alongside Elena Pahomova. He has also participated in conferences, debates, initiative groups, and broadcasts where PSRM representatives were present, including figures like Bogdan Țîrdea and Ernest Vardanean. He was also pictured with Oleg Vasnețov, the former Russian ambassador to Chișinău. Since his affiliation with Ilan Shor, his speeches have become more radical, adopting a strong propaganda tone filled with pro-Russian narratives. His views are regularly shared by pro-Russian influencers. |
| Endorsements & Recognitions | Since 2023, he has held a first-level teaching qualification as a pedagogue. In 2024, he received an Honourable Mention in the "Teacher of the Year" competition from the Chișinău City Hall. |
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