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The Saint Constantine and Elena's Cathedral, Balti
History
The Saint Constantine and Elena’s Cathedral in Beltsy, Moldova is one of the best places to visit while being in the city. It is one of the most monumental buildings of the XX th century. The cathedral began in September 24, 1924 by Visarion Puiu together with Patriarch Damianus of Jerusalem, Miron Cristea and Carol II of Romania. Its consecration took place on June 2, 1935. It was attended by king Carol II and the Metropolitan of Australia Timotheus....
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The "Alecu Russo" State University of Balti
History
The “ Alecu Russo” State University of Balti was founded in 1945 and it is the second biggest University in Moldova named after the 19th century Romanian ethnologist and illuminist Alecu Russo. It is a prestigious institution of higher education, a modern center of science, education and culture having adequate materials, well-furnished classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. The University is active for 65 years and acquired ...
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The Armenian St. Gregory the Enlightener Church
History
The Armenian St. Gregory the Enlightener Church from Balti ( 1910-1916) symbolizes a sign of the settlement of Armenians in Moldova. During the second part of the 19th century and namely in 1858 there were 2275 Armenians in Bessarabia and they lived mostly in the capital Chisinau and Balti. Moldovian trade was dominated by Armenians and they played a crucial role in the development of Moldovan towns. The early refugees belonged to the upper classes, they were...
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