Transdneistra (38 images)

Transdniestra (PMR), wedged between Ukraine and Moldova, broke away from Moldova following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Transdniestra (Pridniestrovian Moldovan Republic), now exists in a de-facto status, not recognized by any other nation in the world, unable to trade legally due to its status, its Mafioso government survives on illegal arms dealing and is a reputed leader in human trafficking. PMR is the last bastion of Soviet style government, complete with a Supreme Soviet, Lenin...
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Transdniestra (PMR), wedged between Ukraine and Moldova, broke away from Moldova following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Transdniestra (Pridniestrovian Moldovan Republic), now exists in a de-facto status, not recognized by any other nation in the world, unable to trade legally due to its status, its Mafioso government survives on illegal arms dealing and is a reputed leader in human trafficking. PMR is the last bastion of Soviet style government, complete with a Supreme Soviet, Lenin statues and Hammer and Sickle emblems on all things government, including its national flag. While not being considered a legitimate nation, PMR distributes its own passports (although all citizens also hold either Moldovan or Russian passports) and national currency, both of which are worthless beyond its "borders."
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