The  River Prut, approximately 850 km long (550 miles), rises in the Carpathian Mountains in Western Ukraine. For most of its length, it serves as the border between Romania & Moldova (previously Bessarabia) until it finally flows into the River Danube at Reni, close to the Black Sea.

For many people who have ancestors who once lived in Rǎducǎneni, the name "River Prut" brings back many memories of family tales and magical times.

The highway sign posts, '' Localitate de frontier", at both the north and south ends of Rǎducǎneni confirm its border position.

As the river was so close to the border and to the village, it became an escape route in both directions for people fleeing persecution.  It also served as a crossing point for cattle and horse rustlers from Bessarabia.

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The River Prut on a postage stamp of Moldova

River Prut close to Rǎducǎneni

Remus at the River Prut

The River Prut flowing close to the road 20 km  (13 miles) south of Rǎducǎneni, half way to Husi.

From the bridge at Albita frontier crossing looking north	From the bridge at Albita looking south

Small Rivers in Rǎducǎneni Bohotin & Bazga Rivers

Bohotin River River Countries Romania Counties Iaşi County Tributaries  - left Cozia  - right Bazga Mouth Prut Length 22 km (14 mi) Basin 107 km2 (41 sq mi) Official River Code XIII.1.16 The Bohotin River is a tributary of the Prut River in Romania.
Bazga River River Countries Romania Counties Iaşi County Villages Răducăneni Mouth Bohotin  - location Răducăneni The Bazga River is a tributary of the Bohotin River in Romania.