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http://www.transdniestria.com/

Transnistria, also known as Trans-Dniester and Pridnestrovie, is a breakaway republic within the internationally recognised borders of Moldova. Although not recognised by any state or international organisation and de jure part of Moldova, it is de facto an independent state called the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic.

Transnistria is located within the internationally recognised borders of Moldova mostly to the east of the Dniester river. It declared itself separate from the Moldavian SSR as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic on September 2, 1990 though this move was not recognised within the USSR itself. After the collapse of the USSR Transnistria declared independence leading to the war with Moldova that started in March, 1992 and was concluded by the ceasefire of July, 1992. The ceasefire has held; however the territory's political status remains undetermined and Transnistria has been de facto independent since that time.

Transdniestria appeared on Micheal Palin's 'New Europe' program- he actually visited it on their 'National Day'- not that they are recognised as a nation by anyone . Their 'army' paraded past - they featured Guards Badges, Soviet palotkas & those sailor's vests amongst their uniforms & there was a drive past of some very old Gaz jeeps. It was wonderful- maybe we should write to the EU & UN in support of their claim for Nationhood?

The Toddmeister went here recently... I doubt if the place has ever been the same since... I expect varying bits of it are now lost, broken, soaked in gravy/parafin and/or ripped/stained

Look to the Flag! Listen to the Order!

(The ident card for 'First Republic' is up for 30 seconds before the clip)

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4wSQG0r5RgA

http://www.visitpmr.com/

Tears in my eyes as I watched that video clip... is like CCCP never died

Kozlov wrote:Tears in my eyes as I watched that video clip... is like CCCP never died

Comrade, What makes you think it did?, Duty Car Dispatched..

Found this site tonight:

http://www.mikegale.co.uk/fset.htm

Cheers, Ade.

Hi Folks,

May I contribute here a few more relevant links that were sent to me these days by a friend of mine -- Mike Averko -- from New York, D.C.

Former Moldavian SSR: Russia is in the Driver's Seat
http://eurasianhome.org/xml/t/expert.xml?lang=en&nic=expert&pid=1173&s=dutv3hii3uq24a3zgba3b3yl

Is There a Moscow Brokered Deal Between Moldova and Pridnestrovie?http://www.tiraspoltimes.com/news/is_there_a_moscow_brokered_deal_for_moldova_and_pridnestrovie.html

A just released news item:

Ukraine Pledges to Implement New Restrictions on Russian Fleet
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/15/content_9328499.htm
An issue relating to that piece:

Conflict in the Caucasus and Ukraine's Russia Friendly Side
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/71063

Regards,
Michael