Hammer and sickle
Soviet crests on entering Transnistria.
Transnistrian parliement.
A statue of Lenin fronts the Supreme Council building in Tiraspol.
Tank Monument
Children play at tank monument in tribute to WWII dead soldiers.
Strada 25 Octrombrie, Tiraspol.
Billboard celebrating Victory Day in remembrance of the victims of WWII. "The Great Day of The Great Victory! 9th May"
Strada 25 Octrombrie, Tiraspol.
Billboard commemorating their self proclaimed independence.
Strada 25 Octrombrie, Tiraspol.
Main boulevard in Tirsapol, where most official buildings and monuments are located. On September 2nd, Independence day in Transnistria is celebrated with a big military parade along this boulevard.
Elderly woman stops to read reproduction of bank advertising posters of the USSR from the 1920s to 1970s.
Elderly woman stops to read reproduction of bank advertising posters of the USSR from the 1920s to 1970s.
Residential building in Tiraspol
Residential buildings in Tiraspol
Victory Park, Tiraspol.
Victory Park, Tiraspol.
Fair of Transnistrian products on one of Tiraspol's main park.
Buy Transnistrian!
"Buy Transnistrian! Together we will strengthen the economy, support enterprises, and show patriotism"
Victory Park, Tiraspol.
At fair supporting transnistrian businesses and produce.
"Buy Transnistrian!"
Victory Park, Tiraspol
Young girls rehearse a dance routine behind the stage for cultural show during a patriotic Saturday fair.
Development in central Tiraspol by Sheriff
Sheriff is the second largest company in Transnistria. There's little chance you won't come across it's 5 pointed star logo a number of times. It owns supermarkets, petrol stations, a TV channel, an advertising agency, mobile network and a football club to name a few.
Dniester river
The region is a long strip that runs along the Dniester river. Also called Trans-Dniester, meaning "Beyond the river Dniester"
Dniester river
FC Sheriff Tiraspol football stadium
Named after the club's owner, Sheriff Corporation. Sheriff also owns a TV channel, petrol stations, supermarkets, a construction company, an advertising agency, a mobile phone network, a distillery and two bread factories.