Pridnestrovie today: Background info

Although Pridnestrovie's population only made up 17% of the inhabitants of former Moldavian SSR and a mere 10% of its landmass, it had 30% to 40% of its industry and 90% of its electricity generation capacity. In the words of 'The Economist', Pridnestrovie controls a territory and an economy "capable of standing alone."

DEMOCRACY: Direct democracy in action: Tiraspol's 6th mass congress of freedom In Tiraspol, a huge democracy get-together is now becoming an annual institution. It succesfully brings elected officials from all levels together to decide the future of Pridnestrovie. Moldovans outnumber ethnic Russians and they are determined to forge ahead with the republic's in...[more] Democracy aspires to Swiss model Polish MP hails election as region's "most open and transparent" Referendum on independence or federation with Moldova Pridnestrovie: Founded on minority rights Open mike: Youth activists speak out Renewal, Pridnestrovie's reformist opposition party Town meeting Wrapped in the country Civic political workshop		ECONOMY: Sheriff, Pridnestrovie's second-largest company Sheriff Ltd is the number two company in Pridnestrovie (number one is a steel mill), and the most visible: It runs a chain of supermarkets, gas stations, owns a soccer club and just built a brand new stadium. Reinvesting its profits in its home country, the company is doing a lot of good. But it is ...[more] Gas infrastructure doubles in size Taxation: Flat tax in Pridnestrovie TV and Radio: freedom of speech? Market-based economy grows 209.6% over 5 years The right way to privatize: Putting people first Lucent invests in Pridnestrovie Economic success: High growth, low inflation Customs uses technology to end smuggling Strong banking sector controls on money-laundering

RECOGNITION: Joint Statement by Pridnestrovie, Abkhazia and South Ossetia In December 2006, three unrecognized countries came together to speak with a united voice. Read the joint statement of Pridnestrovie, Abkhazia and South Ossetia calling for international recognition of their right to self-determination....[more] Stronger international ties to secure Pridnestrovie's place in the new Europe Taiwan: Similiarities and differences Is Pridnestrovie a country? International Recognition: Facts and consequences Birth of a nation: Putting Pridnestrovie on the map Geopolitics: Pridnestrovie's unique role in Europe Background analysis: PMR's sovereignty in international law Montevideo Convention and Pridnestrovie's statehood Does size matter? Pridnestrovie compared to other countries		MOLDOVA: Statement by the PMR Ministry of Education regarding Moldovan schools Pridnestrovie's Minister of Education sets the record straight: For five years now, there's been an unending stream of innuendoes cast which has been cast by Moldova about the “fate” of six non-state schools teaching Romanian on the territory of Pridnestrovie. Now, let us look at the facts... ...[more] Moldova: Model to follow ... or human rights disaster? Censorship in Moldova: Pridnestrovie's media banned Human rights groups say Moldova massacred innocent villagers Moldovan schools in Pridnestrovie Conflict resolution and Pridnestrovie's international relations Background facts: Mistreatment of ethnic minorities in Moldova, 1988-92 Two separate and very different countries Geopolitics: Pridnestrovie's unique role in Europe International inspectors: No arms production in Pridnestrovie