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title: "Visitors pen tributes to Nadia Comăneci as Chișinău exhibit closes "
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/89769/visitors-pen-tributes-to-nadia-comaneci-as-chisinau-exhibit-closes
published: 2026-11-15T13:23:49Z
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author: "Rodica Mazur"
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source: radiomoldova.md
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# Visitors pen tributes to Nadia Comăneci as Chișinău exhibit closes 

> Visitors in Chișinău can write personal tributes to gymnastics icon Nadia Comăneci today as a three-day retrospective exhibition closes at the Palace of the Republic.

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Visitors in Chișinău can write personal tributes to gymnastics icon Nadia Comăneci today as a three-day retrospective exhibition closes at the Palace of the Republic.

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**Tributes and golden anniversary**

Running from November 13 to 15, the *“Olympic Bridges: Nadia Comăneci in Chișinău”* exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of her historic “Perfect 10” at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. Guests can explore the story behind the first maximum score in Olympic gymnastics history and sign the *“Thoughts for Nadia”* commemorative guestbook.

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All messages will be delivered directly to the retired champion, and the most inspiring entries will receive special prizes, the Romanian Government's Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova (DRRM) said. Admission at the Palace of the Republic is free until 18:00 EET on Sunday, November 15.

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**Archival memorabilia and Olympic legacy**

Organized by the DRRM, the showcase features Olympic medals, trophies, commemorative statuettes, books and rare archival photographs alongside a biographical documentary. The display highlights the career of one of the greatest athletes in gymnastics history.

Following her breakthrough in Montreal in 1976, Comăneci captured five Olympic gold medals, three silvers and one bronze. She also won two world balance beam titles and multiple European championships.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**
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