[3] As a result of her marriage, she was the First Lady of Moldova from 15 January 1997 to 7 April 2001.

She was born in 1939 in the Soviet Union into a family of Russian origin.

[6] During the presidency of her husband, Lucinschi took part in the foundation of charitable organizations such as Brindusele Sperantei, the Forum of Women's Organizations of Moldova, and the Philanthropist club of classical music lovers.

[7] The Association Against Domestic Violence "Casa Mărioarei" was an independent association founded in 2000 at the initiative of Lucinschi to support survivors of domestic violence.

[8] Lucinschi died in 2005 after an illness and was buried in the Central Armenian Cemetery of Chișinău.