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Monument Gugutsa

On 15 May 2021, a new square was inaugurated in the capital. It is located in the Rascani sector, on Kiev Street, and is called Guguță Square. A monument to the famous character invented by writer Spiridon Vangheli was also installed there.

The green space is called “Guguță”, and the monument to the character is the focal point of the area. The work is made of bronze, is 1.5 metres high and was created by sculptor Veaceslav Jiglițchi.

The writer Spridon Vangheli, also nicknamed “Guguță’s father” died at the age of 92 on June 21, 2024. He was buried at the Central Cemetery in Chisinau. June 24, 2024 was designated a day of mourning for the entire country.

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