Now we have a mass of happenings and events under the umbrella of culinary customs in common with the Slav world. Because our cultural areas are near. Romania, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Russia. This is not an in depth analysis, but a puzzle made clearer.
For example: for some years on the Romanian market are sold candies and sweets from Bucuria, a factory from Kishinev, Republic of Moldova. It plays not only on quality, but on a line of products which are long gone from Romania, expelled by multinationals. Sweets under Bucuria brand are a continuation a confectionery industry from old communist times, but evoluated under modern auspices. An article about Bucuria, here.