Suruceni

Suruceni is a village in Ialoveni District, Moldova, 22 km from Chișinău.[2]

Suruceni
Commune and village
Suruceni is located in Moldova
Suruceni
Suruceni
Location in Moldova
Coordinates: 46°59′N 28°40′E
Country Moldova
DistrictIaloveni District
Population
  Total2,995
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

It has been the site, since 1785, of Suruceni Monastery of St George, a community of Orthodox nuns. The sisters farm land on the edge of the village, and maintain two monastic churches which are open to the public at certain times.

Sport

FC Sfântul Gheorghe Suruceni is based in the village.

Notable people

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