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The Convent of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul carries a layered and fascinating history that spans more than 150 years of religious life in Bendery. In the middle of the 19th century, the commandant of the Bendery Fortress, Lieutenant General Marcellin Olshevsky, initiated the construction of the city’s first Catholic Church of the Holy […]

JSC “Bendery Brewery” is one of the most historically significant enterprises in the city, with roots stretching back to 1860 when a brewery was first established on the banks of the Dniester River. This original facility produced beer continuously until the Great Patriotic War, when a direct hit from an aerial bomb brought its operations

The Kislov family winery proves that exceptional wine requires not vast estates but genuine passion and dedication — just one hectare of fertile land with approximately three thousand carefully tended grape bushes has been enough to create something truly special. This modern and inviting boutique winery stands as an attractive oasis within the wine country

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

For the 20th anniversary of Bendery’s liberation from German-fascist invaders in 1964, the mass graves of Soviet soldiers who fell in the battles for the city were comprehensively reconstructed according to a design by architect V. Mednek. The resulting memorial takes the form of an open pantheon, with the square in front named Heroes’ Square

In 1992, the city entrance from Tiraspol became the scene of fierce fighting between Pridnestrovie’s defenders and invading armed units of Moldova. To honor the memory of those who fell here, the Memorial of Commemoration and Sorrow was established at this very location — a place where the weight of recent history is felt with

The great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin visited Bendery on two occasions — in 1821 and again in 1824 — during the years of his southern exile from the Russian Empire. During these visits, Pushkin found himself particularly captivated by the historical connection between Bendery and Swedish King Charles XII, who had once stayed in the

In 1912, the residents of Bendery gathered to celebrate a significant double anniversary — the centenary of victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 and the 100th anniversary of Bessarabia’s inclusion into Russia. To mark this momentous occasion, the inauguration of a monument to Russian Glory was timed to coincide with these celebrations, with funds

Unveiled on May 27, 1969, in Oktyabrsky Park to mark the 50th anniversary of the Bendery armed uprising, this striking monument by architect V.P. Mednek stands 18 meters tall and represents one of the most significant commemorative structures in the city. The monument is executed in free asymmetrical forms, with two powerful mosaic panels adorning

On June 13, 2012, the President of the PMR bestowed upon Bendery the honorary title of “City of Military Glory,” recognizing the extraordinary courage, perseverance and mass heroism displayed by the city’s defenders throughout their struggle for freedom and independence of the Fatherland. This distinguished title placed Bendery among the most celebrated cities in the