Equestrian statue of Grigory Kotovsky, Bronze equestrian monument in central Chișinău, Moldova.
The twelve-meter tall bronze sculpture depicts Grigory Kotovsky mounted on a horse, standing on a polished red granite pedestal near Cosmos Hotel.
The monument was created by sculptor Lazăr Dubinovschi in 1953, commemorating the Soviet military commander who transformed from an outlaw to a Red Army general.
The bronze shield on the pedestal displays an inscription of Kotovsky's name and dates, marking his influence on Moldovan military and political history.
The monument stands at coordinates 47.013898, 28.854122, making it accessible by public transportation and within walking distance from central Chișinău attractions.
The statue weighs approximately twenty tons, with the sword alone reaching 95 kilograms, placing it among Europe's three largest equestrian monuments.
Location: Chișinău
Inception: 1953
Creator: Lazăr Dubinovschi
GPS coordinates: 47.01390,28.85412
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:03
Foreign relations of Moldova
565 m
Rose Valley, Chișinău
1.1 km
Ciuflea Monastery
579 m
Stadionul Republican
1.1 km
Memorial to Victims of Stalinist Repressions
384 m
Army Museum (Moldova)
1 km
St. George church in Chișinău
975 m
Central market of Chișinău
1.1 km
Roman Catholic cemetery in Chișinău
635 m
Liberation Memorial, Chișinău
404 m
Armenian Apostolic cemetery in Chișinău
727 m
Holy Trinity Cemetery, Chișinău
888 m
Railway Worker's Palace of Culture
737 m
House, Alexandru cel Bun, 19
1.2 km
House, Alexandru cel Bun, 2
663 m
House, Alexandru cel Bun, 23
1.2 km
House, București, 30
1.2 km
Mosaic in Central Bus Station, Chișinău
867 m
House, Tighina, 50, Chișinău
823 m
House, 31 August 1989, 15
752 m
House, 31 August 1989, 40
960 m
Former vocational school, Ismail, 46, Chișinău
848 m
Former primary school, Avram Iancu, 29, Chișinău
918 m
House, Armenească, 96
1.2 km
House, Ismail, 44, Chișinău
876 m
Headquarters of the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova
1.2 km
House, Columna, 48, Chișinău
764 m
House, Alexandru cel Bun, 3
731 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes