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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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