Ion Varanita was born and raised in the village Mingir, Hancesti, in the Republic of Moldova. At thirteen, he began writing with poetry dedicated to his late mother. Now a successful businessman, h...view moreIon Varanita was born and raised in the village Mingir, Hancesti, in the Republic of Moldova. At thirteen, he began writing with poetry dedicated to his late mother. Now a successful businessman, he lives with his wife, Marinka, and their two children in blissful happiness.view less