A free people

In the face of new moves to curtail freedom, the people of Pridnestrovie bravely turned out in massive numbers, filling the streets of Tiraspol defending their right to live in freedom in their own country.

Today, the unwavering strength of the Freedom Movement can be seen in the democratically-elected government of Pridnestrovie. Since the small country declared independence in 1990, the people of Pridnestrovie stand firm in their steadfast commitment to promoting freedom, democracy and economic development for the past sixteen years.

An activist takes to streets to defend her country's freedom. In Pridnestrovie today, young people are building a vibrant European democracy, pushing for change and consolidating the achievements of the independent nation. Knowing what freedom is like, they want to make their country a determined partner in the course of freedom elsewhere, too: A good neighbor, collaborating with the rest of Europe and integrating itself responsibly in the international community.

Come to Pridnestrovie and see first hand the transformations taking place in this country: A people, determined and proud, are building their own country one day at a time.

Youth in Tiraspol, capital of independent Pridnestrovie, celebrate the nation's freedom by taking part in a march through the streets of the city. Many have grown up knowing nothing but freedom. The days of tyranny under a foreign power are long gone, with Pridnestrovie having lived under self-rule ever since its formal declaration of independence in 1990.

The streets fill with citizens taking part in a protest action against a 2006 Moldova-Ukraine border blockade aimed at forcing a shutdown of the young nation's export economy. By their courage the people of small country stand up to much bigger neighbors. They have shown their wish to live in freedom and they are determined to shape their own destiny.

The new generation in Pridnestrovie pushes for political reform and a broader recognition of the country's independence. They stand together in the face of an outrageous assault on the nation's liberty, freeing the country from the demands of Chisinau whose only purpose is to curb the human self determination of the Pridnestrovian people.

Free from under the boot of tyranny, the new leaders represent the will of the people instead of an enemy rule imposed on Pridnestrovie from its larger neighbors, a policy designed to sow violence and destruction and designed to stop the emergence of a free and independent republic.

A free and peaceful Pridnestrovie takes to the streets to defending their own democracy and independence. Their goal is freedom, and freedom is achieved when Moldova no longer plots new attcks against its small neighbor.

Walking to the border with Ukraine, these Pridnestrovian pensioners protest against the neighboring country's change in economic border policy which makes the cost of basic food necessities increase. The elderly are the hardest hit by a lack of cooperation between countries and push for more talks, openness and humanitarian understanding.

In defense of nature, environmental activists join forces with a political youth group in Pridnestrovie to take a stand for the environment. Local "Earth First!" activists wear anti-pollution masks to make a statement.

A pro-democracy activist protests against the Ukraine-Moldova border blockade in March 2006, handing out leaflets to a passerby and urging him to join in Pridnestrovie's struggle for freedom.