The Citadel of Bender
Transnistria - In Bender, we make a brief stop at a monument. Opposite is the Sheriff supermarket. Much in Transnistria is owned by the Sheriff family: gas stations, hotels, the football stadium, and sports parks. Oleg considers them smart businesspeople, albeit involved ...
Tiraspol Little Russia
Transnistria - From Chisinau, we drive to Tiraspol. Oleg tells us about the history of Moldova, Transnistria, and Romania. He also explains Russia’s interest in the creation of Transnistria. During the Soviet era, Russia invested economically and militarily in the ...