The building that currently houses the Government of the Republic of Moldova was built between 1960-1965, according to the project of the architect S. Fridlin. It is located in the Grand National Assembly Square in Chisinau, on the site of the former headquarters of the Metropolitan Church and the Diocesan House of Bessarabia (destroyed during World War II). Semyon Fridlin also designed the “October” Palace (now the National Palace), for which he received the title of emeritus architect of the MSSR.
The Government House, originally conceived as an administrative building, is a 6-storey reinforced concrete construction, lined with white stones, in the shape of the letter “P” / “П” from the Cyrillic alphabet, alluding to the word “Party”.
The facades of the building are made in the form of white vertical pillars, joined at the level of the upper floor with a cornice element, in the center of which (above the main entrance) is the coat of arms of the Republic of Moldova. The thresholds at the entrances to the building are covered with polished black granite, contrasting with light-colored pillars, covered with white stone blocks and emphasizing the accuracy of the construction. At the entrance to the building is the inscription “Government of the Republic of Moldova”.
The building has never been restored, only current repairs are being made. At the moment, the headquarters of several ministries are here. The building is of national importance.