[10] A populist party,[11] it holds Eurosceptic[11] and Russophilic views,[12][13] both of which are reflected by its long-time leader[14] and former Moldovan president Igor Dodon.

Party chairman Veronica Abramciuc was included in PCRM list and elected to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

In 2011, Igor Dodon, former member of the PCRM, joined the party, and was elected as its chairman on 18 December 2011.

[22] Subsequently, a Socialist Group, which included Dodon, Veronica Abramciuc, and Zinaida Greceanîi, was set up in parliament.

[27] Mariana Vasilache, journalist of the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company, has described the party as a promoter of Moldovenism.

[31] Critics also claim that the PSRM-affiliated media promotes fake news and pro-Russian propaganda.

[39][40] The Executive Committee consists of:[citation needed] The PSRM participated in the Moldovan parliamentary elections in 1998 and 2001 without success.