After emerging as an independent country, we are literally building the country today. In Pridnestrovie a lot of new construction is currently underway. In this picture, building crews are erecting a new five star hotel on the outskirts of Tiraspol, the nation's capital.

Just a few miles away, on the banks of the Dniester River, ground has been broken on another construction project for the public: A riverside mall and entertainment complex.
Viktor Kostyrko, the mayor of Tiraspol, explains:
“ - With waterfront views, Pridnestrovie is building a shopping and entertainment centre including a cafe and a restaurant. When completed the project will have a VIP rooms for guests, a sports facility and a leisure and entertainment center.”

Pridnestrovie is optimistic on its future. Take a look at the scale models of the new project: