Eternity Memorial Complex, Chișinău
| Eternity Memorial Complex | |
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 The monument at night | |
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| Location |  Chișinău, Moldova |
| Coordinates | 40°11′46″N 44°31′18″E / 40.19611°N 44.52167°E |
| Created | May 9, 1975 |
| Status | All year |
Eternity Memorial Complex is a memorial located in Chișinău, the capital of Moldova.[1] It is dedicated to soviet soldiers who died in the battles against the German-Romanian troops of the Second World War.
History
In Soviet times the complex was known as the Victory Memorial.[2] The monument was made in the honour of the Soviet soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War.[3] The monument was restored on August 24, 2006, marking the 62nd anniversary of the Liberation of Moldova.[4]
Description
The central part of the memorial is a pyramid of five 25-meter tall stone rifles. A 5-pointed star with an eternal flame in the center of the monument. The monument is guarded by an honor guard from the Moldovan Army that changes guard hourly.[5] Wreath-laying ceremonies are regularly held at the center of the memorial on national holidays.
Gallery
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References
- ^ Sputnik. "Мемориал "Вечность" в Кишиневе разрушается на глазах". ru.sputnik.md (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ^ "Memorial Complex - Eternity". www.travelomoldova.com. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ^ "Мемориальный комплекс "Eternitate" ("Вечность")". mold.su (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ^ http://www.president.md/eng/comunicate-de-presa/presedintele-igor-dodon-a-efectuat-o-vizita-la-complexul-memorial-eternitate-din-chisinau
- ^ "Military Glory Memorial "Eternitate" (Eternity)". Retrieved 2017-08-21.