Florești (; ), is the capital city and industrial and commercial center of Floreşti District of Moldova. It is located on the river Răut. Name The name comes from the Romanian word floare ("flower"). The old name of the settlement was Rădiul Florilor, which is also a derivative from the Romanian word for "flower". Geography The city is located in the north of the country, on the river Răut, a tributary of the Dniester. Politics and administration Florești is governed by the City Council and the City Mayor (), both elected once every four years. The current mayor is Iurie Ţap. Notable people Saul Perlmutter Vitalie Ciobanu Victor Ciobanu (born 1992), world champion wrestler Nicolae Timofti Tudor Ulianovschi Gallery References Cities and towns in Moldova Populated places established in 1580 Soroksky Uyezd Soroca County (Romania) Florești District