Trans-Dnjestrië
General
country information
Survace 4.163 km² about
750.000 inhabetants Language:
Russian, Ukrainian and Romanian
Telephone entry code 00373
Currency:Trans Dnjestrian Rubel VAT 22% non refundeble
Alcohol
percentage 0%
while driving a vehicle
On 2 September 1990, the II-nd Extraordinary Council of
Trans-Dniester deputies of all levels in Tiraspol, taking into account the
results of the nation-wide referendum, proclaimed Trans-Dniester Moldavian
Republic.
The existence of the Moldavian Autonomous Soviet
Socialist Republic (MASSR, 1924-1940) served as a historical background for
re-establishment of Trans-Dniester statehood as it is situated on the same
territory.
In June 1990 Kishinev officials declared void and
illegal the “Molotov-Rippentropp” Pact and the decree of the Supreme Soviet
of the USSR of 1940 on establishment of Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic on
the territory of Bessarabia and MASSR, thus having recognized as lawful the
re-establishment of statehood on the territory of the former MASSR.
September the 2nd.1990 is the official date
of the re-establishment of statehood on the territory of Trans-Dniester
Moldavian Republic and the day of proclamation of TMR.
In the summer of 1989, when Moldavian nationalists in
Kishinev and other Moldavian cities began to shout at their meeting that all
non-Moldavians are to be deported, and their anti-Slavic and anti-Semitic views
became as ever evident, the leadership of Moldavia set its course to creation of
a pure ethnic state and the break-up with the Soviet Union, the people of Trans-Dniester
had risen against the aggressive militant nationalism.
Local Councils of the Working Collectives and other
non-governmental organizations were created in order to direct the people’s
struggle against Moldavian Romanian nationalism. The people of Trans-Dniester
had demonstrated their unity and solidarity, taking part in meeting and strikes
against the discriminatory laws introduced by Kishinev authorities.
But nationalism in Moldavia was on the rise. Moldavian
leadership adopted a series of laws and decrees trying to realize a conception
of Moldova as a second Romanian state. The Romanian language was declared
official, Romanian alphabet was introduced instead of Cyrillic letters
traditionally used in Moldavia, and Romanian flag - the Tricolor - became the
official flag of the Republic of Moldova. Every morning the Romanian hymn was
broadcast on the national radio.
Slogans of the so-called Popular Front started to turn
out into real-life actions. Dmitry Matyushin, killed in downtown Kishinev just
for speaking Russian, became their first victim. Trans-Dniester deputies in the
Supreme Council of Moldavia were ostracized both morally and physically.
As a result, they left Moldavian Parliament and formed
the Provisional Supreme Council of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic.
Unreasonable policy of Moldavian leadership, which for
the most part consisted of the representatives of the Popular Front, had sped up
the process of re-establishment of statehood on the territory of Trans-Dniester
region.
Then the Government of Moldova tried to resolve all the
differences by rude force. Beginning from 1990 there were several attempts to
settle Trans-Dniester conflict by force, which led to numerous causalities among
peaceful population. The civil war launched by Moldova in 1992 became the
culmination of nationalistic violence. In course of the war Trans-Dniester lost
800 killed and about 3,000 wounded. Trans-Dniester Republic also suffered great
material loss as the war was fought on its territory.
The people of Trans-Dniester who were fighting to
defend their Republic, were supported by the patriotic forces of all former
Soviet Republics. Russia took a strict stance to stop the military operations on
the banks of Dniester. Moldova had to agree to stop the war and start
negotiations. But the war actually resulted in complete division of Trans-Dniester
Moldavian Republic from Moldova, which were both from that time existing as two
independent states having nothing in common.
The borders of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic are
controlled by Trans-Dniester frontier troops and customs, all of Trans-Dniester
territory is subject to legislation envisaged by the Constitution of Trans-Dniester
Moldavian Republic. In course of the 8 years of its existence the Republic
developed all the necessary attributes of statehood. Trans-Dniester Moldavian
Republic has a legally elected President, the Republic’s highest legislative
body is the Supreme Council of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic, the Government
is appointed and headed by the President. Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic has
its own Armed Forces, Court of Justice, office of public prosecutor, law
enforcement agencies, and mass media represented by the Republican Radio, TV and
newspapers.
The Constitution of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic,
adopted by the nation-wide referendum in 1996, states that “Trans-Dniester
Moldavian Republic is an independent, sovereign, democratic, lawful state”.
The Constitution also states that Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic recognizes
and equally protects different types of property - state property, private
property, and other types of property.
Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic has its own Flag,
Coat of Arms and Hymn.
Bender, Trans
Dniester Republic
The country inside the country. When Moldova
declared
it´s independance so did the locals of the Trans Dniestr.
They have their own currency although located on
Moldovan soil. Moldova removed their statues
while the Dniester ones been polished.
Tiraspol, Trans
Dniester Republic
A beautiful piece of work by the sculptor:
Vlad - the superman. Probably inspired
by a comic magazine.
The Border between Moldova and Trans Dnjestrië is guarded by Russian
security forces, Visa can be obtained at the border when you have an invitation.
The transport of relief goods to Trans Dnjestrië trough Moldova is not
possible. Always the route via Ukraine should be taken, this means a much larger
distance compared to driving to Moldova.
The talks with the minister and the Globalhand
meeting in February 2003 made that Vidotrans-HTG
in corporation with Blythswood
Care started preparations for the first aid transport to Trans
Dnjestrië.
The destination in Trans Dnjestrische
will be the by foundation Good
Hope Charity supported children homes.
March
12 2004 the truck will be loaded in the Deephaven warehouse to take of for
Tiraspol, we will keeep you updated.
Children
happy with their Christmas parcel shoebox
The distribution of food at the Glinoye children home
Import and custom regulations for reliefgoods
What is absolutely impossible:
1.
No meat or products containing meat
2.
No milk/diary or products containing milk
3.
No fish or products containing fish
4.
No flour
5.
No food whit a short expire date or an outdated expire date,
e.g. 03-08 can not be transported in august 2003, in general food should have an
expire date of at least 6 months after import in the country.
6.
No 2de hand refrigerators because of the very strict
export rules in the EU about equipment containing CFK.
7.
No used toys
8.
No used clothes for children under 3 years of age
9.
No used underwear
10.
No used shoes
11.
No coffee, because of the very high import tax
12.
No used car tires
13.
No paint or other chemical goods
What is
possible without import restrictions:
1.
NEW shoes
2.
furniture
3.
agricultural tools and machines without an engine
4.
NEW refrigerators without CFK´s and GREEN
label
5. used clean nicely
packed clothes with a cleaning certificate
6.
second hand household equipment like washing machines, drycleaners,
radio’s, TV’s, sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, etc.
What is possible but only with an import license of the ministry of
agriculture:
Potatoes (consumption and seed),
Rice, Seeds and milk powder with all the phyto sanitary certificates
What is possible but only with an
import license of the ministry of health:
1.
Normal medicine, multi
vitamins and bandages
2.
detergent
3.
normal food like cooking oil, pasta’s, margarine, thee, salt,
sugar, with an expire date on the packages, a production date shall always be
interped as an expire date.
4.
Food parcels should be al the same, with a complete list of goods an
expire dates and of course without forbidden goods
What
is possible but only with an import license of the ministry of health:
1.
“Heavy” medicine and special medical equipment.
Normally for this licenses are only giffen for hospitals.
Your receiver must custom
clear the loads by itself:
A service like Fundatia Martha
in Romania is not possible in Trans Dnjestrië but your receiver must custom
clear the goods by itself, please bare in mind that your receiver must provide
the following documents and import licenses:
1.
Acceptation letter
2.
Registration in the local custom computer, this number must also be known
at the border of entrance
3.
License of the ministry of relief aid
3.
Make the custom declaration at a local expeditor
4.
custom clear the goods at the customs
5.
pay for all the declaration and custom fees
To get an import license all documents should be
send/faxed to Trans Dnjestrië at least 2 weeks before leaving, the faxed
loading list can not be altered
The import license will also be faxed to the border of entrance. No
license means No entrance.
Please bare in mind that West European drivers need a
visa, this visa can be obtained for free if you apply for it at the moment of
applying for the import license, if not the price will be approx. € 65,00
If you are interested in transportation or if you want a quotation than please fill in the Information form