Pridnestrovie.net - Photos from a new, emerging country

A street in Tiraspol, PMR

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:22:33 -0400

This street scene from Tiraspol shows a normal, typical day in the capital of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic: To the right, residential housing and an office building in the background. A large billboard proclaims the 15 year existence of the republic, with its red and green flag. The smaller, yellow symbol is the coat of arms of the city.

True believer

Mon, 01 May 2006 18:17:34 -0400

Local civil rights leaders in Pridnestrovie stand up for what they believe in. They believe in the country where they were born and raised. They believe in their country's freedom.

Multiracial beauty

Mon, 01 May 2006 18:16:22 -0400

On the night of Pridnestrovie's annual beauty pageant, 3 excited contestants get together for a pow-wow while tension builds and they await the verdict of the judges.

Waiting for their chance

Mon, 01 May 2006 18:14:48 -0400

Local dancers in Pridnestrovie wait for their chance to take the stage, just as their country waits for its chance to take part in the international community of nations.

Don't believe the lies

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:19:15 -0400

Angry citizens of Pridnestrovie are tired of seeing their country portrayed as something it is not. Moldova is engaged in an active misinformation campaign of lies and "black propaganda" aimed at isolating Pridnestrovie and preventing the young nation from finding friends among the international community of other peaceful, European nations.

Billboard for banking

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:15:11 -0400

A billboard advertises banking services, including "Rainbow" which is Pridnestrovie's first electronic payment system. Using a debit card, salaries are paid into the card instantly and can be withdrawn from ATM's all over the nation. And online electronic billpaying is available, from the bank's website whose URL appears on billboards like this one all over Pridnestrovie.

Jazz ballet

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:10:14 -0400

Hopeful contestants in Tiraspol, Pridnestrovie, strut their stuff to the funky tunes of a jazz ballet. The young country consists of 35 nationalities and is a true melting pot of ethnic beauty. In contrast to neighboring Moldova, most of Pridnestrovie's population is of Slav descent. But even ethnic Moldavians in Pridnestrovie are strong defenders of the republic's independence and consistently say no to any talk of ever becoming part of the poorest country in Europe; next-door Moldova.

Supermarket in Pridnestrovie

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:51:40 -0400

A supermarket in Pridnestrovie. Thanks to modernizing, liberalizing reforms and a market economy the per capita income of the population is increasing and businesses all over the country are expanding.

Priced in U.S. dollars, too ...

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:44:12 -0400

As seen from this photo, private sector businesses — like this gas station in Pridnestrovie &mdash may freely use any currency for their transactions. In this case, gas is priced in both the local currency (Pridnestrovian ruble) and in U.S. dollars.

Worker in private business

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:39:04 -0400

More and more, local Pridnestrovie businesses work with updated technological equipment. Here, in a privately owned printing company, an employee puts the final touch on the production of an advertising campaign.

Fuelling the economy

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:38:52 -0400

Small trucks from the private business sector line up for gas in Pridnestrovie, a sign of a growing economy being fuelled by increasing consumer demand.

Global brands

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:33:14 -0400

Coca Cola is not the only global brand to have invaded Pridnestrovie with a fury. In the photo a Korean company takes to the billboards to promote its products to the emerging middle class of Pridnestrovian consumers.

Advertising the soccer game

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:28:55 -0400

A printer in Tiraspol, Pridnestrovie reviews a newly printed advertising poster for a "Fotbal" (soccer) game. The young nation is home to an internationally renowned stadium and some of the most fanatic fans in Europe.

Auto repairs

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:28:47 -0400

A modern auto repair shop in Pridnestrovie with German-trained mechanics. Note the local PMR-license plates on the vehicles.

Bender gas station

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:24:09 -0400

A gas station in Bender, Pridnestrovie. Due to low taxation, gasoline is fairly cheap in Pridnestrovie.