Ialoveni () is a city in the Republic of Moldova situated from Chișinău. The city is administrative center of the Ialoveni District. History On 25 March 1977 the settlement was named to Kutuzov, and also its status was changed to urban-type settlement. In 1989, after Moldova gained suveranity, on citizens demand, the locality re-took its old name – Ialoveni. Since 7 December 1994 Ialoveni has status of city/town (). International relations Twin towns – sister cities Ialoveni is twinned with: Force, Italy Ineu, Romania Lesznowola, Poland Montefortino, Italy Pașcani, Romania Pocheon, South Korea Radnevo, Bulgaria Senec, Slovakia Tomești, Romania Topraisar, Romania References External links Cities and towns in Moldova Kishinyovsky Uyezd Ialoveni District