Today, there are nine years since the death of Grigore Vieru. Relatives, friends, colleagues and his admirers pay tribute to late poet at the Central Cemetery of the Capital.

Also, there will be a flower put at his monument on the Classic's Alleyway from the Central Park of Chisinau. The poet died on January 18, 2009, after a grave car accident.

Grigore Vieru is one of the most famous poets of his generation. He received the Andersen award - the best award for children literature.

A boulevard from the Capital is named after him and a monument of him is placed on Classics' Alleyway. Grigore Vieru died at age of 73.