On October 4, 2011, two remarkable events dedicated to one famous historical personality at once took place in Bendery Fortress. In the Pantheon of Russian Glory a bust to outstanding commander, Field-Marshal-General of the Russian Empire Duke Pyotr Khristianovich Wittgenstein was established, and in fortress citadel General Director of ZAO “Kvint” Oleg Bayev presented a 50-year-old cognac “Prince Wittgenstein”.
The events were attended by high-profile guests – leadership of Pridnestrovie, representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova, partners of Tiraspol Wine-Cognac Plant “Kvint”. However, the most honorary guests of the festival were descendants of His Serene Highness Prince Pyotr Wittgenstein – Prince Alexander Sayn-Wittgenstein and Princess Gabriela who came from Germany purposely to attend this event.