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Valentin Mednek

Moldovan architect (1910-2008) · Moldova · On the map · Architects · Died at 98

Valentin Petrovich Mednek was a Moldovan architect. One of the most esteemed people of his profession in Moldova, he was an Honored Artist of the Moldavian SSR.

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Awards

Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Order of the Red Star
Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"
Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"
Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"

About this person

During the Great Patriotic War he was responsible for the construction of fortifications and crossings in Odessa, Novocherkassk, Rostov-on-Don, Stalingrad, and Kremenchug. After the war, Mednek was one of the chief architects in the development plan for the reconstruction of the capital of Moldova, Chișinău, and was also assigned in 1948-9 to initiate the first stage of reconstruction of Bender, and drew up a 15-20 year master plan for its redevelopment in 1952. He was later appointed head of the design institute "Moldavstroyproekt" in Chișinău, and then deputy chairman of the State Construction Committee of MSSR. In October 2000, in honor of Mednek's 90th birthday, a memorial plaque was established outside Chișinău post office building.

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Country
Moldova
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 2008 · aged 98