Transnistria is an interesting country. It isn't recognized by anyone else, yet it has it's own money, border control etc. The border was interesting. It is easy to see this isn't a wealthy place, none of the uniforms even matched. Even though I have heard horror stories of this place they were nice. The guard even said he was happy I was visiting the country. And the charge at the time was about US$0.50. Less than 1% of what Moldova charged me. So even though this is supposed to be an evil mafia regime I have a soft spot for it. I had a plan to go to Tiraspol and look around but I spent too much time in Chisinau finding my bus. So next time I guess. This was in April 2006.

Map of Transnistria

Government building in Dubasari. April 2006.

Shop in Dubasari. April 2006.

Bus stop in Dubasari. April 2006.

The countryside. April 2006.

Some soldiers, this area is quite militerized, on both sides of the border. April 2006.

The Dniester river marking the border with Moldova. April 2006.

Passport Stamps

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