Life in Pridnestrovie

Pump it up for freedom: A rock concert late in the night celebrating Pridnestrovie's September 2nd Independence Day. The event, marking the birth of the nation as a separate country, is attended by young and old alike.

One of the "Houses of Culture" in Pridnestrovie. Admittance is usually free, with upkeep paid for by the state and through financial donations from private companies.

Every town and city in Pridnestrovie has a House of Culture. This is one of them, dedicated to preserve the history and the unique culture of the country.

Because of the many German- and middle European influences in Pridnestrovie, a cold beer on a hot summer day is never far away. Many germanic houses who today fly the flag of the PMR are quick to serve up beer to residents and visitors alike. Cheers!

Gas is cheap in Pridnestrovie where taxes are low and free competition in all sectors means that it is a market-based economy which sets pricing. In the picture, one of the several different brands of gas stations that operate in the country. In this new European country, no single company has a monopoly on gasoline (or anything else for that matter).

This local girl from Pridnestrovie dresses in a folklore outfit typical of the region, as part of a recent event celebrating the anniversary of the foundation of the city of Bender; the country's second largest city which is located in the south near the capital Tiraspol.

The infrastructure in Pridnestrovie is modern. Almost all roads are wide, fully paved and with street lighting throughout the entire country. This new independent nation is a fully European country which a well-tended network of transportation infrastructure.

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.

In Pridnestrovie, a well maintained state system of electricity supplies makes sure that brownouts and blackouts are a thing of the past. The infrastructure of this new European country is functioning to international standards.

For hundreds of miles the Dniester River runs the length of Pridnestrovie before finally reaching the Black Sea. Visit us and explore the nation from a trip on the beautiful river.