Memorial of Revolutionary, Combat and Labor Glory of Railway Workers

Since the end of the 19th century, Bendery has functioned as one of the most important railway junctions in the region, and the city’s history has been deeply intertwined with the lives and struggles of its railwaymen. To permanently honor their revolutionary, combat and labor legacy, a memorial was unveiled in the square near the station on October 28, 1977.

The most immediately recognizable element of the memorial is a Soviet Su-class locomotive complete with three carriages, within which the Museum of Bendery Railway Workers is housed — a remarkable combination of historic vehicle and living museum that draws visitors from across the republic.

The memorial also incorporates a tribute to one of the darkest episodes in Bendery’s history. On the morning of February 7, 1918, Romanian troops captured the city and shot 150 people at the fence separating the city from the railway tracks. The “Black Fence” monument was created specifically to honor these victims — originally located near the depot before being relocated to the station forecourt, where it became an integral part of the unified memorial complex. Created by sculptors N. Zorin and V. Petrov, the monument’s hardened figures convey fortitude and courage — the unbroken spirit of the railway workers who stood firm against the Romanian forces that seized their city.

A six-meter stele marks the opening of the memorial complex, setting a suitably solemn and monumental tone for this powerful tribute to generations of Bendery’s railway community.

Address: 3, Academic Fedorov str., Bendery