The Dniester River

Hydropower is energy made from water: One of the cleanest, greenest ways to meet the world's growing energy needs. Pridnestrovie has on its territory one of Europe's largest electricity transforming grids. It is an important link for supplying electricity to all of the Balkans. The country's Hydro Electric Plant, located in Dubossary, sells electric energy not only in Pridnestrovie but also in other countries in the region. It is one of several dozen success stories in privatization with a human face.

The Dniester River, historically the border between Moldova and Pridnestrovie, stretches for 250 miles between the two countries. Independent since 1990, Pridnestrovie restored the traditional border which was breached in 1940 as the result of a secret pact between Soviet dictator Stalin and Hitler's Nazi Germany.

This photo of the Dniester river graces the frontpage of the website of Pridnestrovie's Environmental Protection Ministry.

At night, Rybnitsa's skyline reflects in the nearby river. The city is located in the northern part of Pridnestrovie, on the banks of the Dniester.

Photo from Pridnestrovie, the country which became independent in 1990 and is today one of the newest nations in Europe.

Many of the citizens of independent Pridnestrovie live in apartment buildings that have a view of the Dniester River, the country's international border with Moldova.

As the traditional frontier against the Moldovans (and historically never a part of Moldova or greater Romania), Pridnestrovie's side of the Dniester River was always heavily fortified. Throughout the border old historical forts and military installations testify to the country's important role in history as the frontier and border where two separate nations meet.

The red and green flag of Pridnestrovie is proudly flown over the Dniester river every single day of the year to show this young nation's independence. Pridnestrovie became an independent sovereign republic in 1990 following the breakup of the former Soviet Union.

Living in Pridnestrovie very often means living with a waterfront view. The river runs through the length of the country. Many apartment buildings and houses are built with a great view of the river, next to nature and a wonderful mix of green and blue views.