The socio-economic situation of the city of Balti reflected in Iosif Broitman’s Guide (1938)

The city of Bălți, during the years 1918–1939, had the opportunity to know a vast development in several spheres, becoming a regional economic center, which contributed to bringing it to light in the national arena, often competing with the regions over the Prut River. This study refers to the First guide of the municipality of Bălți edited by Iosif Broitman, published in 1938. The content of the article reflects the sectors of activity in the interwar period of the Balti municipality, especially the years 1937–1938: education, medicine, economy, culture, enterprises, factories. At the same time, the services offered in the municipality and the persons responsible in these fields are highlighted. The author points out the actions taken by the local administration for the socio-economic rise of the municipality, but also the weak points of the activity to which the attention of municipal structures should be drawn.