Video: Transnistria, a republic in limbo at the edge of Europe
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Transnistria is a rebel republic inside Moldova in the far east of Europe, born from the ashes of the Soviet Union. More than 25 years after a peace agreement was signed in 1992, the self-declared state has not been recognised by a single UN country.
Transnistria acts as if it is independent: it has its own government, military, currency, and national anthem. But 1,500 Russian soldiers are still based there - in fact, it is the only country still proudly displaying the hammer and sickle on its flag. A third of its people are Moldovan, a third Ukrainian and a third Russian, but the majority aspire to be part of Russia, whilst others still wish for closer alignment to Europe and Moldova. Our reporters went to find out more about this land in limbo.
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I'm from Transnistria and it's way more complicated than that's been shown in this video
Tell us more! Do you live there still?
@@DrWHAle-zl5eo what exactly would you like to know?
yes still living in there, going out time to time because I get bored
@@RomanFanPolszy How do you feel living in a country that has no recognition? Do they stil brainwash people that romanians are fascist and trying to capture you?
@@vladgeorge7467 feel like a human being, we have (I'm from Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria) no info about Romanians and completely zero associations with them, it's Russian speaking 99.9%
From what I've heard, Moldova wants to reintegrate this region into itself. Would you consider that beneficial, considering you've once been a single contry? Is it true that russians from Transnistria hate moldovans?
I had no idea Robert de Niro was Moldovan and so fiercely opposed to Transnistria
Another American who didn't know about this place, let alone Moldova's official language was Romanian. Thank you for posting!
Alex & Rah Actually in US speak English (US English)
It's a dialect not a language
Do you know where Belen is?
Stfu then
@Al X. Andra Norway and Denmark aren't socialist lol.
@Al X. Andra
Socialism does not work, period.
Nordic countries are not socialist.
I have the exact same keyboard! Much freindship and love to all of you in Transnistria and your beautiful country!
Transnistria is a fake country...it's a Russian puppet state
What's the point of using Soviet symbols of they're not even socialists?
Historical?
@@user-lu6uc6ob1k Evil
Because a thing called history exists
Renato the symbols represent Russia duh. Look at the symbols of most Russian puppet states… to be fair most ppl there there speak Russian, that’s why they like independence.
@@TheLocalLt The hammer and sickle most definently doesn't represent Russia. It represents soviet or bolshevikism
I'm from Transnistria🙃
I hope you are doing alright!
How is it?
I visited in July last year. Spent most of the time in Tiraspol and driving around in the countryside. Had a pleasant stay!
Is there any job or do you work abroad sometimes?
Well then i probably make about ten times more money than you. 😂
Great! I'm planning to visit the region!
I had to check and make sure that the date of this video was not April 1....
In the year 2309 the Great Transnistrian Empire will be the strongest power on the planet.
Boi what the hell boi
Agreed.
In Ya Dreams
Proof please
I am from Moldova, and i personally don’t really mind that Transnistria wants to become independent. That’s not a controversial topic for me at all, I would like them to get independence if that’s what they really want. Our government should just give up. The only thing I don’t like or don’t agree with in case if they become independent is that, after the war, they took control of some cities and towns from the right ride of the Dniester river, which are in fact in Moldova, and if they get independence we’d just lose all these cities forever, although they never were part of Transnistria, for example the city of Bender (Tighina).
Hi! Its the first time I see a Moldovan with such respect to Pridnestrovie..! I’m half Moldovan and Half Pridnestrovian/Transnistrian, and I only wish to have my second country recognised and for them to reach peace and become allies, so they can get wealthy together.. it’s really 100 times better than this frozen conflict! After all both countries aren’t that bad
most calm country to live. no stress. no war. No crisis. just relax
Like North Korea:)
Well actually the country is now pretty much safe, since many young people left the country
But can’t do anything about it, we’ll just live on I gues
Funny countries in Europe. Ex-USSR countries are like museums.
This media show you such a picture. In life, everything is a little different
France 24 reporting at its best!
Love Moldova 🇲🇩
The best place in Europe
We will get there working together.
Love my girlfriend!
But I never thought of loving a country!
Best place in Europe?!
True - thats the reason why millions already left Moldova in dispair
looking for a place worse than this paradise!
@@old-wise-man I think the reason could’ve been the fall of the USSR, there was a crisis I think and the jobs didn’t pay anymore, I can understand that they left urgently
I only knew this place existed because of Hearts of Iron 4
True , because of the Modern Day mod.
Long live Moldova with the best wine and food
Let the locals decide they're faith wether integration or independence. I'm for the people of Transnistria: Moldovan, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian or self-identified citizen. Mabuhay Transnistria!
Would love to visit.
180 euro/month. Yikes!
So sad. In Bulgaria we have a saying (derived from personal experience) which goes: "No grass grows where the Russian boot has once set foot". Anywhere in the world where Russia decided to interfere, it only brought about destruction, poverty and corruption. The legacy of Russia.
Alec104 Oof.
So the same as the USA then?
Marcus Blue Wolf lmao no, the one above is really a xenophobic saying and anti-Russian sentiment. America doesn’t always leave “destruction” in its wake.
@@soupycask hahahah
How's the Inflation going in your country now?
Just give them independence and then invade them.
Transnistria would win against moldova, they have same size of army and also russian help
Its enough to give them indepency and block them acces to Moldova forever and we will see what they will do
they got the independence, they only need the recognition. then they can progress quickly.
@@mulan-jinglesemusicas1513 Moldova is going to get help from Romania, and Romania is in E.U and NATO and it's a great ally of USA...Transitria would stand no chance in case of a war with Moldova.
I visited France over 30 times, did not know they can speak English... France24 in English, such a surprice
Back in the USSR? You don't know how lucky you are boy. Back in the, back in the, back in the USSR!
Yup :D
I went there as a kid every summer without knowing about what USSR was
Always thought that country was more beautiful than Italy- (the country I live in)
Transnistria is Moldova
Moldova is Romania!
Romania=Europe!
Thank you for posting this video.
In the time of need there will be another Lebed, who will stop you.
@@hiarcesar6686 Go back to India gypsy
not all Russians are evil, you idiot.
@@LarryalShiva Back to India? We're not Gypsies you idiot.
Transnistria is Moldova.
Moldova is Moldova.
Romania is Hungary, Moldova and Bulgaria.
Of course it’s called the “supreme soviet”, that’s what Council is in Russian, is it supposed to be a reference to the supreme soviet of the USSR? Yeah, but it isn’t supposed to act the same.
I've heard that Transnistria had a population of 600,000 in the 80s and now only 400,000?? I mean is there any point of Transnistria being independent when it doesn't even seem to have a permanent population. Not to mention it's crippling economy and the fact that the population is basically Moldovan or Russian or Ukrainian. Much better for it to be absorbed into Russia for Moldova.
Razer the Brazer Unfortunately a lot of people immigrated to Russia and other parts of the world for a better lifestyle.
@jacob
Yeah exactly. I usually support self-determination but I don't see the point in this case.
@@spiceguy2408 actually people from transnistria want to be annexed by russia
@mrbobbilly that doesn't really matter
oh! yes it does matter. just ask the people.
What a complex place to live...
If anyone can tell me something about the colleges that teaches literature, fine arts, languages, medicine, islamic religion, mosques, churches, synagogues and museums in Transnisteria or any other country in the world or any information in any field of knowledge or about anything in life i will be very happy and ask him not to be late because i still wait
everything is good "kind of" in transnistria until you bring up the politics
180€ a month salary⁉ that’s considered a lot there? What🤯
If they're no longer Communist, what's up with the hammer & sickel flag? 🤔
Great nation dont have to forget his history.
Why deny people’s self determination? It appears that it’s not really ethnic issue. As the anchor explained, both ethnic Moldovan’s and Ukrainian and Russians live on this strip of land?!
Russians came here and stole our land, they have enough of it, let our land be ours!
@@happycraft6734 True true! 👍
Next crimea! 😬
4:33 ready for X factor...
The teacher's hot
Just sad.
what
"if you say something wrong you could lose your job". Sounds like life in the evil empire (e.u). If the will of the people of Transnitria isn't enough to make Transnitria independent then what is? By the way nobody recognised Rhodesian independence, doesn't mean our Republic didn't exist.
Moldovans should realize that they can't claim only lands of transnitia they have to own their people also
That is why we allow every one of them Moldovan citizenship, right to work, right to vote, right to access state medicine. We donated more covid vaccines to Transnistria than Russia did, how about that? :) The hatred is politically fired. We will reintegrate eventually giving them the autonomy they want. It is a win-win situation, however Russia needs this conflict to be frozen forever, so it's going to take a while.
USSR will rise again......... Uraaaaaaaaa.....
In your dreams...
@@felician2632 USA will disintegrate urrra
13:42 "We hid the books". Because you stole their land and have to declare anything that goes through and pay tax. Much less than the sums you are pocketing from Moldova
Europe is a fascinating place. Lol!
My ancestral homeland
Rolf's home country
Send in the tanks boys
Transnstria is not Moldova
It is Moldova check your facts
Indeed it’s not
@@planespottingoliver7317 that’s your opinion, but you can’t change people from Transnistria’s mind, neither mine
They have different culture and idology, that will be disaster if Moldova annexed it🤨
That girl in the green sweater is so damn pretty.
You are blind
Lilia is very cute
Come pls moldova and transnistria.
Romania i have a family whit
Moldova and transnistria
Cool :D I respect Romanians but I wouldn’t be able to call myself Romanian for some reason, so I don’t really want unification of Romania and Moldova.. Love from Moldova and Transnistria, anyway
Transnistria is very good country. It is USSR today.
Thank you! :D
im russian born in Transnistria ,but honestly i'm much more an Russian patriot , i dont think being a transnistrian patriot (as more people consider themselves) make a sense, or you are russian, or moldovan or ukrainian..
And why do you think Russia doesn't want you?
Russia took Crimea didn't it?Why not Transnistria?
Arty Erty they couldn’t take trannistria. Unless all of Donbas and Odessa fell to Donetsk republic and the entire southern coast of Ukraine became part of it they would remained cut off. Russia isn’t going to risk all out war. Ukraine will collapse on its own.
@@Ktaurus26
Not really.It's a small territory with a small population compared with Kaliningrad for example.
The reality is that like South Osetia, Transnistria suits Russia the way it is now...a limbo "republic".
ScarletDespair borders never stay the same. Never say never. The west won’t risk all out war to save Ukraine
That is your decision! I’m half Pridnestrovian/Transnistrian and half Moldovan, I like both countries, and Russia with Ukraine too! I respect you.
I received some Transnistrian currency recently, and that's the reason I found out it existed lol. Transnistria is pretty interesting and I hope you crazy kids get your independance
yes, i would like some of their paper money and their coins as well
Thank you ^^
Also what I find funny about our currency is that we have plastic coins lol XD
I have a dream. Moldova becomes a wealthy and powerful democracy and those transnistrians will beg to be allowed back into the fold.
End the culture of corruption and that will happen.
Really hope the eu invests more in Moldova etc..
Rather than into pointless blown up andmass immigration
My dream is similar. Moldova and Transnistria/Pridnestrovie reach peace somehow and both help each other get wealthy and powerful. Wish you the best, and wealth to both countries ^^
@@AlexMafija me too..
102... IT is that easy to get through...
Spare US the Drama please:)
It is basically a soviet themed cult that has some land
They want Russia send them to Russia!.. and leave Moldova at once. !
Cope u goofy
16:16min, the picture, what are they studying?😎
stuart norval should learn how to smile.
Who came here watching baldr
This place is better off being annexed by Russia 😂
Russia does not want to annex more land...they already have a big, bigger land..if they were to do so, theyd take eastern Ukraine, South OSsetia and Georgia..land is not any of their problems
No sane person with the means to leave would want to stay in a "Soviet-style" place.
11:23 good joke! (Are you serious? :-))) "Moldova still doesn't want to recognise Transnistria"... which of course, every other country allready recognised :-)))))
и не особо хочется к вам ехать.лучше в кишинев
Напугал. Да езжай в Кишинёв.
@@user-ue6vc9ec7kБедный расстроился
So, this state of affairs was created after the WWII.
before that we had a better world.
Same was done in Asia and Africa where new divisions were created..and new countries evolved.. weak and hopeless..
When ppl vote for indibendence the do not think ahead.. like Brexit..
Divide and rule..
they should try to negotiate an autonomy instead of independence. they are obviously of russian culture and have nothing in comon with moldiavians. do like italy did with south tyrol : AUTONOMY on everything except security and law . i think it would be beneficial for both
That actually makes sense, and I understand that since I am Moldovan and Transnistrian but live in north Italy
I wish the government could hear you, that’d really help actually! :D
the People's Republic of China
ну что сказать,братья-приднестровцы.россия никогда вас не признает.так и будете бегать
Ну так и побежим, чего поделать, жизнь продолжается то
Доживем увидим
ROMANIAN LANGUAGE FOREVER.
You have to deal with debts and rebels
@@elijahtk3893 Okay
@Maltese Melon, are there not rebels in the Balkan regions in Europe? Look at how those Balkan countries are so poor. I gave a Bosnian Lady 50 pence just to affrd her milk for her baby because she didn't have it. Watch Romania well, so poor. For debts, you are paying back what you stole from our forefathers in time(s) past. In my country, there are no rebel activities.
All African countries have debts, the Balkans will take time to recover but unless a miracle happens centuries will come and go for Africa to be free of debts
Elijah Tetteh Kudjordji dute ma cu uk tau e vorba intre 3 tari care au fost inpreuna (dacia) timp de 3000 de ani pana a venit rusia pe lume
A limbo with more fire power then moldova
Talk about slavaboos damn
@Настюша Демина your country??😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣. What country???TrAnSnIsTriA, that doesn’t exist I know only🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩🇲🇩 🇲🇩
@Настюша Демина that’s right, I’m from both Moldova and Transnistria, people should really mind their own business. Wish you and our country the best :D
@@planespottingoliver7317 then keep not knowing it, at least we have more knowledge. Mind your own business, please.
@@paulaedwards8937 for you information, I’m from Bender ( Transnistrian Region of Moldova) I know exactly what I’m talking unlike some western white kid)
@@planespottingoliver7317 I apologize, I may know less but I wasn't trying to be mean, plus don't call me that please, not my fault I don't live in my own country. Keep your opinion how it is, if you really think so, have a nice evening
Glory to Transnistria!
Man, this has nothing to do with Russians or Russia itself. Only 65 percent of Moldova's population, is actually ethnic Moldovans, the rest are either Russians, Ukrainians or Gagauz. All those groups have been living there for centuries. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many nations across the Union, were given the right to self determination. Moldova's government decided to become independent without holding a referendum or anything, and of course this led to ethnic tensions. If one nation has a right to self determination, then others should have the same right too. Moldovan government chose to leave the Union, without thinking about the consequences it might bring. The southern region of the former Moldovan SSR, populated mainly by Gagauz, wanted to have their own country. The Ukrainians and Russians across the river Dnestr, didn't like the idea of separating from the Union, because of all the uncertainties (they didn't know, if they would be able to cross the border with Ukraine freely to see their relative, or if the new Moldovan government would recognise their language on a national level and so on). The entire conflict happened due to idiotic nationalistic movements. Lastly, drunk Yeltsin, had no interest in Moldova, in fact he had closed all the foreigner bases outside Russia. Sending a few thousands soldiers to Moldova, helped to prevent a war...
They aren't going no where with that hammer and sickle on the flag.thats worse than a Nazi symbol.
EU , NATO and Moldovan`s forces with Ukrainians forces should invade this area and liberate it from the Russians occupation . its a part from Moldova . Europe shouldn't include N. Korea like regime.
Lol,,,,Do you think they can?,,,,Putin would have them for lunch
Putting aside your schizo murder-war fantasies, these people aren't under some "Russian totalitarian regime". They have an elected government.
In fact, the average Transnistrian would see reintegration with Moldova as Western/Moldovan occupation that they must liberate themselves from.
And dealing with separatist terrorists isn't your cup of tea I believe.
It made me laugh when those girls loved USSR. They wouldn't be allowed to say what they did lollll....... delusional
What will happen to Transnistran businesses once they become part of Russia?
All their business is hold by Sheriff, all the state belongs to sheriff or its owners. It's like the film "Ideocracy"
germans and russians in the same room??!?/1/1
Cat timp si cata istorie va trebuie sa recunoasteti ca ne ati vandut bolsevicilor la Yalta? Voi astia care produceti aceste matariale! Cat de greu este sa ne recunoateti identitatea? Catalin , Bucuresti! Faceti filme ca daca se va...sau daca ar fi Exista doar un singur adevar! Transnistria este Moldova!
I’m half Transnistrian, I mean no hate to you ^^” but I think that it would be better instead of fighting and claiming to reach peace somehow and help each other get better! I hope my opinion doesn’t offend you, I respect you tho
Transnistria is not a separat region:)) it belong s to Moldova! And in Moldova, the national language is Romanian.
Transnistria belongs to Moldova?
According to your comment Austria belongs to Germany!
Transnistria belongs to Russia - thats what peope living there want!
@@old-wise-man but according to world standards it doesn’t, it’s all Moldova.
лучшая страна
They have the best konyak in the world so :D it isnt a bad country also like as syria isnt a bad country with theor friendly people and so but the president is bad :(
Thanks for the support
@@paulaedwards8937 haha i commented 2 years ago 😅
@@e99g oh well XD
The ussr is done sorry 😢
Transnistria is Romania 🇷🇴
вы просто какой-то бред
If moldova unites with romania, North-transylvania will join back to Hungary.
I'm in
@Ion Roman That's still a lot considering the size of Transylvania. There are regions where there are Hungarians only. Nagyvárad is Hungarian why is it in Romania?
@Ion Roman thanks for confession. Now return the Hungarian territories to Hungary
🇭🇺+🇩🇪=💣💥
guitar guitar i live on Nagyvárad/Oradea and i can tell you that its 70% romanian
@@pleasenohate7505 You're being brainwashed bro.
Long live Transnistria ⭐💯💯💯 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
Yeee :D long live Pridnestrovie!
Cry about it
it's similar to Catalonia in Spain (or, to a lesser extent Quebec in Canada), if the majority of residents want to join Russia, shouldn't their wish be honored?
I's not similar to Catalonia we speak about about a region much smallest pop of barcelona it is above 1.5 mil transnistria have in total 450 000 , and are russian moldavian ukrainean etc it is different sittuation
Ming the Merciless or a muh better example kosovo where i am from ^^ its a state but not yet a un member so not a state... well its the same as like transdnietria
it's a russian puppet state. Not comparable to Catalonia and Québec at all if not insulting for us.
Everywhere Russia touches corruption and misery flourish.
Quebec wants to join France? :D
is this where transvestites come from ?
😂😂
No - transvestites come from Transsilvania/Romania!
aww the bias...notice hos the host says "transnistrians become weary of Moldovan tighs to Romania" well the truth would be "Transnistra being historically slavonic does not with to be forced to speak Romanian, as they never did and do not was to be romanised, since they belonged to Ukraine prior to USSR, for that Moldovan police force came in and started killing civilians in order to terrorize transnitrians to peace, yet people took up arms and defended their families, and ONLY AFTER did Russian army come in by initiative of General Lebed and were welcomed with bread and salt by the locals
Interesting how some former Soviet states have the same divers... I mean issue and the same solution.
A similar thing to the one your propaga... I mean news is saying happened in Georgia 10 years ago. Unbelievable coincidence.
Never spoke Romanian? Are you joking? This entire region was full of Vlachs, may I remind you Russians have only been at the Black sea for 300 years? The 1792 census showed the area between Dniester and the Bug as mostly Romanian. There were 67 villages, 49 Romanian and 18 Tatars. Slavs weren't even there! So learn your history and stop lying.
I’m agreeing with you, Egor Dontov!
РОССИЯ ВСЕГДА ЗАХВАТЫВАЛА ЧУЖИЕ ЗЕМЛИ ,И ПРОДОЛЖАЕТ ПО СЕИ ДЕНЬ . ИНСТИНГТ -ЗАХВАТЧИКА ! А У САМОИ ТЕРРИТОРИИ ПУСТУЮТ ,НЕОБРАБОТАНЫ. НИКТО НЕ ХОЧЕТ ТРУДИТЬСЯ . РУССКИЕ ДУМАЮТ ЧТО ОНИ НЕ РОЖДЕНЫ ДЛЯ ТРУДА , ТРУДЯТСЯ ВСЕГДА ТРУДОЛЮБИВЫЕ ЧЕСТНЫЕ ЛЮДИ, НО НЕ ОНИ .
Lies.. lies.. lies..
Tranistria
Lol, this is what will become of California if Newsom has his way.
Transnistria never was part of Romania !!! Was given to Moldova from Stalin..there is ukrainian territory
Transnistria was part of Romania 1941-1944. Ps: South Bassarabia and North Bucovina was never part of Ukraine. Staling gave it to them.
@@spikonn No, Stalin give Transnistria to Moldova. So, ît is not romanian teritorry, never was. Historical Moldova was without Transnistria.
Budjak and North Bukovina never were ukrainian territories, Stalin stole those territories from Romania in 1940/44 and gave them to Ukraine. Budjak and North Bukovina belong to Romania always were romanian lands, not ukrainian. And yes Transnistria should be ukrainian again after Ukraine gives back Budjak and North Bukovina the lands they stole from Romania in 1940/44.
@@scorpioblue4510 Yes they were. In 1792, the census showed Romanians as the majority between the Dniester and the Bug.
They deserve to be with Russia.....The last country that embraces the Soviet Union thank goodness! It should return!
Everywhere Russia touches corruption and misery flourish.
A dying faux republic for a dead empire
God bless Russia and Putin!
Western Propaganda..