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Table of Contents

Preface i1 Essentials 62 Background 123 Preparation 194 Get in and Out 255 Explore Transnistria 296 Special Content 407 Resources 46


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Essentials

1Why Visit Transnistria

Quick Overview

Top 10 Things to do


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Why Visit Transnistria (Excerpt)

Transnistria is almost a white spot on the tourist

map and immensely attractive for travellers who

want more of a place than taking a few photos and

drinking a local beer. Transnistria is a place where

you can still get in contact with people who rarely

meet foreigners: authentic and unspoiled by

tourism. In fact Transnistria will give you a chance to

explore a hospitable culture that is sparsely touched

by western philosophy hence hardly judgmental

and in some way unassertive. What is more, you can

visit the relicts of Europes soviet era in their original

state. And despite some controversial reports

Transnistria is safer for travellers than many more

popular travel destinations.

Culture

The people of Transnistria are proud and curious.

Upon hearing the sound of a foreign language theyoften approach you to welcome you to their country

and ask what you think of it. If you do not speak

Russian or Romanian you need to rely on alternative

forms of communication in Transnistria. While this

may sound like a discouragement to some people it

is in fact an indicator of a truly unconventional travel

destination and by that an encouragement for the

adventurous traveller. The openness of Transnistrians

means that most communication problems can be

easily overcome with a smile and a few gestures.

Carry pen and paper to help express yourself and

immerse yourself in cultural exploration.

Atmosphere & Sights

What makes Transnistria very unique is the

authentic soviet atmosphere. It attracts visitors onthe lookout for the unusual. Get fascinated by the

number of soviet relicts in the form of colossal

architecture, statues of soviet leaders and socialist

housing blocks. Sights are in a marvellous condition

and exist for the purpose they were actually

intended to: they remind Transnistrians of their rich

history and tradition rather than posing as a magnet

for visitors. The impression is unparalleled and

becomes mystical and intriguing with theknowledge that the country is not officially

recognized as a sovereign nation by any other state.

Border Crossing & Safety

The border crossing between the state of

Moldova and the territory of Transnistria...

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Transnistria will change the way you look at the world. The memories you make here will last your entire life.

Here is a selection by the authors of the top ten activities in Transnistria

Walkthe streets of Tiraspol to get a unique impression of soviet times

Tastehandmade regional dairy products at the traditional open market in Bendery

Celebratewith Transnistrians at one of the many local festivals

Samplethe world-famous cognac from the Kvint Distillery

Visitthe historical Novo-Nyametsky Monastery

Escapehectic western life to stroll though vast vineyards and wild walnut forests

Connect with local students who take you on a tour around their city

Buyyour coffee in a currency which is no legal tender anywhere else in the world

Ridea bumper car on an authentic soviet fairground

Experiencethe incomparable nightlife of Tiraspol

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Top 10 Things to do in Transnistria


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Train to Odessa

The train from Tiraspol to Odessa (or reverse)

runs once daily and is a must if you can include it

in your itinerary. You will board an ancient ma-

chine, which is barely running and never ex-

ceeds 40kph speed during the three-hour ride.

The blue locomotive looks like it may have been

the first model succeeding steam locomotives

and the interior of the cars is rudimentary:

wooden seats and luggage racks that begin tofall apart.

Usually the train is quite crowded and loud

which is part of the experience. The locals chat-

ter away energetically and often give you curious

looks that are accompanied by a friendly smile.

Also, you will be rewarded with magnificent

views of the Transnistrian and western Ukranian

landscape, which the train passes slowly thuscontributing to an unforgettable travel experi-

ence. It is still hard to believe that you can get a

train ticket for only 90 Transnistrian Rubles. It

may be the best value for money of any sightsee

ing activity in the world.

You can enter the platform only with a valid

ticket and shortly before the train departs Tira

spol. During the journey, dont be discomforted

by the uniformed men passing the aisles of the

train. They are Ukrainian border guards who willcheck your passport when crossing the official

border between Ukraine and Moldova or the de-

facto border between Ukraine and Transnistria.

The guards can actually come in very handy for

avoiding paying a fine when you have over

stayed in Transnistria because they will not

check your immigration card. Check out the sec

tions Trip Organization and Exit Transnistria for

additional information and departure times.

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