“Afghanistan” Park
This is the unofficial name of the park situated in the center of Rascani district, the focal point of which is the Memorial Complex “Sons of the Fatherland – Holy Remembrance,” constructed in memory of the fallen soldiers in the war in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989.
The complex showcases a majestic sculpture depicting a bereaved mother and a structure consisting of white pillars reaching towards the sky. Five meters above the ground, the pillars converge at a crown of bronze thorns. Granite plaques bearing the names of the fallen soldiers encircle the monument. The overall height of the monument is 15 meters.
Erected in 2007, the project’s architects are V. Eremciuc and the sculptor B. Dubrovin. The memorial is surrounded by a cascade of fountains, enhancing the solemn atmosphere of remembrance.