Eternity Memorial Complex

The Eternity Memorial Complex in Chișinău is a major memorial honoring the Soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive during World War II. Originally known as the Victory Monument, it was built in 1975 and restored in 2006. The centerpiece of the complex is a pyramid of five stone rifles, each 25 meters tall. An eternal flame burns in the center beneath a five-pointed star. The site is guarded by an honor guard from the Moldovan army, which carries out a changing of the guard every hour. On national holidays, wreath-laying ceremonies are held here regularly, underscoring the historical significance of the site.