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Moldovan composer renowned for his versatile contributions to classical, film, and ballet music.Born in Mocra, Moldavian ASSR (now Transnistria), Doga studied at the Chișinău Conservatory. He gained global recognition for his waltz from 'My Sweet and Tender Beast' (1978) and composed for over 200 films. Honored as People's Artist of the USSR (1987), his works include the Olympic fanfare for the 1980 Moscow Games.

• Doga's iconic waltz from 'My Sweet and Tender Beast' became a cultural phenomenon, played at weddings globally and adapted for figure-skating routines, including performances by Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko.
• He faced artistic restrictions under Soviet rule but subtly incorporated Moldavian folk motifs into his compositions, preserving cultural identity while complying with state expectations.
• Despite ethnic tensions in post-Soviet Moldova, Doga remained apolitical, focusing on music that bridged communities. His 'Buchum' symphony symbolically united Moldovan and Romanian identities.
• In a dramatic career shift, he transitioned from cello performance to composition after a severe hand injury, secretly studying scores during hospital recovery.