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The Monument to the Deportees: A somber reminder of Moldova's past

A powerful memorial in Chișinău commemorating the victims of Soviet-era deportations and honoring the resilience of the Moldovan people.

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The Monument to the Deportees in Chișinău stands as a solemn memorial to the victims of Soviet-era deportations. The striking bronze sculpture depicts the suffering and resilience of the Moldovan people during a dark chapter in their history, encouraging reflection and remembrance.

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Local tips

  • Take time to reflect on the history and significance of the monument. Consider the impact of the deportations on the Moldovan people.
  • Visit the monument during the day to fully appreciate the details of the sculpture and the surrounding gardens.
  • Look for the QR code to access digitized documentary materials about the deportees and their families.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Monument to the Deportees is located in Chișinău, near the Central Railway Station. From the city center, such as Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, walk southeast towards the train station. The monument is situated in the Alley of the Train Station, a short walk from the station itself. The walk is generally flat and takes approximately 15-20 minutes from the city center.

  • Public Transport

    From various points in Chișinău, you can take a trolleybus, bus, or minibus (rutiera) to the Central Railway Station. Public transportation is affordable, with a single ticket costing 6 MDL. Pay the conductor on board. From the station, the monument is a short walk within the Alley of the Train Station.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Chișinău. You can hail a taxi on the street or use a ride-hailing app such as Yandex Go or iTaxi. A short taxi ride from the city center to the Central Railway Station area will typically cost between 51.5 MDL to 80 MDL, depending on the distance and traffic. Ensure the driver resets the taximeter before starting the journey.

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The Monument to the Deportees, also known as "The Train of Pain," is a poignant memorial in Chișinău, Moldova, dedicated to the tens of thousands of Moldovans forcibly deported during the Soviet regime between 1940 and 1953. These deportations, occurring in waves in June 1941, July 1949, and April 1951, saw families torn apart and sent to Siberia and Kazakhstan. The monument, inaugurated on August 23, 2013, is located in the Alley of the Train Station, a site of particular significance as it was from here that many of the deportations began. Created by sculptor Iurie Platon, the bronze sculpture is 3 meters high and 12 meters long, weighing 15 tons. Its powerful imagery evokes the pain and suffering endured by the deportees, serving as a stark reminder of the past and a tribute to the resilience of the Moldovan people. Visitors to the monument are often moved by its solemnity and the weight of history it represents. The surrounding gardens provide a peaceful space for contemplation and remembrance. The monument serves not only as a memorial but also as a place for learning and reflection, with digitized documentary materials about the deportees and their families available via a QR code.

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