Chisinau Moldova Travel Guide | Chisinau Walking Tour
This self-guided walking tour features some of the most important historical sights in Chisinau, Moldova.
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Moldova, Transnistria and its relationship with Russia
How is the relationship of Moldova and Transnistria with Russia? What happened in Moldova after a change of regime and the cooperation agreement with the EU? Are Moldova and Transnistria depending on Russia and if so, why? A documentary about Moldova, Transnistria and its relationship with Russia.
In this eight-part travel series, the Dutch journalist and author Jelle Brandt Corstius travels through Russia and visits the neighbor countries Latvia, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. What image do the Russians have of their neighbors and vice versa? What are the relations between powerful Russia and the other former Soviet republics? And how do the countries around Russia treat their Russian inhabitants? A series about propaganda and identity.
Moldova seems to stand still. There are still Soviet buildings everywhere. And since the change of regime, the streets have not been serviced. Until 2009, the Communists still had the say. Recently, a pro-European coalition is at the power, signing a cooperation agreement with the EU. Russia was not pleased about it so that no Moldavian wine could be exported anymore. Wine is one of the most important export products in Moldova. Everywhere you go, you can see vineyards.
The two largest wine cellars of the world are in Moldova. In Cricova you can find a tunnel system of 120 kilometers. During the Second World War, Jews were hidden in the wine barrels. Today you can find wine collections that belong to personalities such as Putin, Angela Merkel or John Kerry.
Moldova is the poorest country in Europe. No wonder that many young job seekers are leaving the countryside. The remaining Moldovans have to be satisfied with the money from abroad, even though the pressure from Russia is as big as their dependency. The oil and gas come for example mainly from Russia. Jelle visits the territory of Transnistria, which freed itself from Moldavia after a bloody war in the 1990s and now wants to join Russia.
Original title: Grensland: Mistig land (1/8)
Director: Alexander Oey and Jelle Brandt Corstius
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What to See in Transnistria
What to See in Transnistria
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In this episode, David tours this breakaway state of Moldova to show you what to see in Transnistria, a unique place with many Soviet traditions. Transnistria declared independence from Moldova in 1990. It still forms part of Moldova but relies on Russia for military and economic support. The United Nations doesn’t recognize Transnistria but it remains an autonomous state that tourists are welcome to explore.
David begins his tour of Transnistria at the History and Military Memorial in the city of Bendery – a memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers of three wars (WWII, Russo-Turkish War, and the civil war of Transnistria that took place from in 1992). David’s guide Natalia explains a little bit more about the memorial.
David’s second stop is the 16th century Bendery Fortress built during Ottoman rule. The fortress is about 69 square hectares and has a museum inside. One exhibit displays military artifacts and memorabilia from the civil war of Transnistria in 1992.
Afterwards, David and Natalia continue their tour of what to see in Transnistria by heading to the capital city of Tiraspol, which also happens to be the second-largest city in Moldova. They make a stop at two other war memorials commemorating the fallen soldiers of several wars and a famous Russian general, Alexandr Suvorov. In case you’re wondering, the Soviets were big on building war memorials!
After exploring the main sites of Transnistria, David and Natalia make their way to Kumanek Tavern Restaurant to try some traditional Ukrainian food such as Borshch (vegetable soup made out of beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic). The beets are what give it its intense red color. David also tries Kiev cutlet with potatoes and mushrooms.
Not one to miss the opportunity to try a local alcoholic beverage, David enjoys a 10-year-old glass of cognac by the well-known Transnistrian label KVINT.
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48 Hours in Transnistria
I recently had the pleasure to visit Transnistria - this is actually a country despite it only being recognised by 3 similar rogue states. Moldova feels it should be Moldova and Transnistria longs for its Soviet past. This is a video showing some of what I saw while there. I will try my best to answer every question.
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One Day In Transnistria, Tiraspol
Tiraspol Transnistria Has Great Raw Food Market
This is a special market, there is more diversity of foods than almost anywhere I have visited.
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Transnistria - Sightseeing in Tiraspol
We start the day with a long wait at the immigration office. After that we explore mysterious Tiraspol and find a bunch of cow skulls.
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Tiraspol Hostel in Country of Transnistria
Showing everything I can about the Tiraspol Hostel, which is really a Hotel pretending to be a Hostel. We paid 20 Euros per person in October of 2014.
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TRANSNISTRIA: Tiraspol the capital - Part 2
We spend a full day on this curious Region which is located between Moldova and Ukraine. Transnistria self-proclaimed itself a state after a conflict with Moldova.
Unrecognised by UN, the region is supported strongly by Russia and you notice this when you cross the border (
Transnistria runs its own Parliament, currency, army and dispatches passports that can't be used anywhere else. This is a strange territory in the old continent that deserves a visit if you wish to get the real flavor of how life used to be in the former USSR.
In this video we visit with the help of a local guide, 9 of the more interesting landmarks of the capital, Tiraspol.
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