The events dedicated to May 9 begun by flowers being laid at Eternitate Memorial Complex. President of the Parliament, Andrian Candu, President of Moldova, Igor Dodon and Prime Minister Pavel Filip commemorated the fallen heroes, who sacrificed their lives for their homeland.

"We need to learn from the past, to ensure that there will be no more circumstances where mothers will shed tears, while people will lose their lives. Despite the fact that we live in a world filled with threats and a rather difficult regional context, I truly believe that authorities, governance managed to face it. Managed to stand tall. On one hand to protect the country, to ensure peace for citizens of Republic of Moldova that serve their country, as well as measures to reintegrate the country" President of Moldovan Parliament,  Andrian Candu said.

"On this day we celebrate the defeat of Fascism and it is goo to remember all those who lost their lives on the battlefield. We must learn from the past, as it has much to teach both political leaders and citizens. It is a special day, because 5 years after May 9, 1945, European Union was created. A union that proved that it can offer its citizens a quality life. It is the future of Republic of Moldova" Prime Minister Pavel Filip declared.

Some deputies have also attended the event.

"We must pass on the knowledge of those people to the future generation, for everyone to know the price those soldiers paid to bring us victory" PCRM deputy Valdimir Voronin said.

At Eternitate Memorial Complex independent candidate running for Chisinau, Mayor Silvia Radu also arrived with flowers.

"I went to lay flowers in the memory of all those who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield. We must learn from the past and make sure that history does not repeat itself" Silvia Raru said.

Reghina Apostolova was accompanied by President of Şor Party.

"Europe Day is on May 8, while Victory Day is on May 9" candidate running for Mayor, Reghina Apostolova declared.

After flowers were laid in the memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield. President of Moldovan Parliament, Andrian Candu and PDM leader Vlad Plahotniuc tasted the porridge prepared in front of the Nativity Cathedral, along with War veterans.

Throughout the day, Democratic Party of Moldova will also hold a series of events.

Therefore, in front of the Nativity Cathedral will be arranged a feast, where war veterans will be invited to eat some porridge.

An exposition will also be inaugurated with photographs dedicated to the second world war. Guests will listen to the military fanfare and will be able to enjoy a show with K9.

Children will also have the chance to compete in painting on the asphalt. A special program, filled with surprises will also take place in the Great National Assembly Square starting 17:00 local time, where a concert will be held.

The stage will be taken by Plai Moldovenesc and Fraţilor Advahov orchestras, Amelia and Valentin Uzun, while people will be able to dance hora. Citizens who love classic music will also have the chance to listen to the great Eugen Doga.

The evening will end with a grand concert organized by Democratic Party, where multiple international singers will perform.

One of the special guests is also renown Russian singer Nikolay Baskov. The night will end with a firework show.

PUBLIKA.MD reminds that every year, on May 9, people celebrate peace and unity all over Europe. For this occasion, in the Capital, as well as all over the country, will be organized events to mark Europe Day and Victory Day.

On the same day, everyone remembers the declarations made by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, who suggested the creation of a single authority to control the production of steel and coal in France and West Germany, which became the base of European Union.

With this occasion, institutions from Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg will open their gates to the public. Events are organized in both EU members states, as well as the rest of the world. Traditionally, people participate in debates organized for Europe Day and gain more information regarding European Union.

Victory in Europe Day took place on Tuesday, May 8, 1945, when allied forces announced that Germany has surrendered, marking the end of the Second World War.

The day before at 2:41pm on May 7, 1945, Germany had surrendered.

On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, which broke out World War II.

On August 23, 1939 Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression pact, known as Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. 

In December 1941, Japan attacked the American Military base in Pearl Harbor, which led to the United States' entry into World War II.

This is considered the true beginning of the Second World War, which lasted six years and claimed the lives of at least 60 million people.

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