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Moldova

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Moldova (Republic of Moldova) is a small state located in the eastern part of Europe. Previously part of the USSR. Administratively, it consists of 32 districts, each of which has an administrative center - a residence city.

Largest cities: Chisinau, Balti, Bendery, Comrat.

The capital of Moldova is the city of Chisinau.

Borders and area

Land border with Ukraine in the south, north and east and with Romania in the west.

The Republic of Moldova covers an area of ​​33,843 square kilometers.

Map of Moldova

Timezone

Population

3,564,000 people.

Language

The official language is Moldovan.

Religion

More than 90% of the population of Moldova are Orthodox, about 0.15% are Old Believers.

Finance

The official currency is the Moldovan leu.

Medical care and insurance

Emergency assistance is free. Before visiting, it is recommended to purchase international medical insurance.

Mains voltage

220 volt. Frequency 50 Hz.

International dialing code

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Transnistria or the Transnistrian Moldavian Republic is an unrecognized state located within the official borders of Moldova. On the satellite map of Transnistria you can see that the region is part of Moldova as an autonomous territorial entity, the municipality of Bendery, parts of the Novoanensky, Dubossary and Caushansky districts. The area of ​​the PMR is 4,163 square meters. km. This territory is home to 505,000 people.

The PMR is a presidential republic. The largest cities of Transnistria are Tiraspol (the capital), Bendery, Rybnitsa, Dubossary and Slobodzeya. The region's economy is based on industry left over from the former USSR. The unrecognized status of the republic, as well as mass migration, negatively affect the state of the economy.

Bendery fortress

Brief history of Transnistria

On September 2, 1990, the Pridnestrovian Moldavian SSR was created. On September 27, 1991, the government of the PMSSR adopted the “Declaration of Independence,” which recognized the 1940 law on the creation of the Moldavian SSR and the inclusion of the territory of Transnistria as no longer legally valid. On November 5, 1991, in connection with the collapse of the USSR, the PMR was created.

In 2006, a referendum was held in the PMR, in which 97.2% of voters voted for the region to join Russia. In 2013, the PMR officially adopted the legislation of the Russian Federation. In March 2014, the PMR asked the State Duma of the Russian Federation to adopt a law allowing Pridnestrovie to join the Russian Federation.

House of Soviets in Tiraspol

In 1989-1992, an armed conflict occurred between Moldova and the PMR. Armed actions were stopped after the entry of Russian troops into the territory of Moldova. Currently, security in the region is monitored by the Joint Peacekeeping Forces of Transnistria, Moldova, Russia and military observers from Ukraine. The status of the PMR still remains unapproved.

Novo-Nyametsky Monastery in the village of Kitskany

Sights of Transnistria

On a detailed satellite map of Transnistria you can see the Yagorlyk nature reserve, the Dubossary hydroelectric power station, the Dniester River, as well as numerous vineyards in the region.

Yagorlyk Nature Reserve

Among the iconic sights of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic one can highlight the Kitskansky Novo-Nyametsky Monastery in the village. Kitskany, Holy Trinity Church and St. Cayetana in the village. Rashkovo, Transfiguration Cathedral in Bendery and the Cathedral of the Nativity in Tiraspol.

In Transnistria, it is worth visiting the Tiraspol Fortress, the Bendery Fortress, the memorial to those killed during the Great Patriotic War in Rybnitsa and Suvorov Square in Tiraspol.

Moldova It’s easy to find on the map, but it’s not the most obvious option when choosing a trip abroad. So far, quite a few tourists come to the country, but this situation is not entirely deserved.

Residents of Russia have favorable conditions for entry into Moldova; in addition, the country has many attractions, and nature and mild climate make the country a paradise for ecotourism.

Moldova on the world and Europe map

Moldova (Republic of Moldova) is a small state that was formerly part of the USSR. Square The country's territory is about 34 thousand km².

A holiday in the country will be surprisingly cheap, since Moldova is one of the poorest countries.

Where is?

Moldova is located in southeastern Europe at the very southwestern edge East European Plain in the interfluve of the Dniester and Prut, as well as on a small part of the coast of the left bank of the Dniester in the middle and lower reaches (Transnistria).

What countries does it border with?

Many, when answering the question of who Moldova borders, mistakenly believe that the republic has borders with Russia, but this is not so.

The Moldavian Republic borders only two countries: Ukraine and . Moldova has no access to the sea. The time zone of Moldova is UTC +2 (in summer - UTC +3). The time difference between Chisinau and is 1 hour in winter; in summer, the time in the capitals of Russia and Moldova is the same.

General information about the country

Moldova is a unitary parliamentary republic, the head of government is appointed by the country's parliament, which is elected in general elections. The power of the head of state (president) is significantly limited by parliament.

Population The country's population, according to government estimates, is 3.5 million people, excluding Transnistria. However, the 2014 census recorded only 2.9 million people in areas controlled by the central government of Moldova. The population of Transnistria is estimated at approximately 500 thousand inhabitants. Thus, the total number of inhabitants of Moldova ranges from 3.5 to 4 million people.

Capital of Moldova - Kishinev, the largest city in the country. The state language of the country is Moldovan, Russian has the status of a language of international significance. Ukrainian, Gagauz and Bulgarian languages ​​are also common in Moldova.

In Transnistria, the official equal languages ​​are Russian, Moldavian and Ukrainian, but de facto the majority of the population of the PMR speaks Russian.

Moldova - almost completely Christian country. Almost 95% of believers are Orthodox, the rest of the residents belong to various Protestant churches. Catholicism, Islam and Judaism are professed by an extremely small part of the country's inhabitants.

Climate

The climate of Moldova belongs to the continental variety temperate climate. Winter is quite mild, the average January temperature is -3-5°C, snow cover lasts 1-2 months. It is usually hot and very sunny, with an average July temperature of +22°C. The amount of precipitation is almost evenly distributed throughout the year; in general, the climate of Moldova is dry; droughts occur quite often in the country.

Entry to Moldova for Russians

The rules for entry into Moldova for residents of Russia are quite relaxed and similar entry rules for Moldovan citizens. The period of continuous stay of Russian citizens on the territory of Moldova is 90 days.

Do I need a visa and passport?

Visa permission to enter Moldova for residents of Russia not required, if the period of stay in this country does not exceed 90 days.

To cross the border with Moldova, Russians must have a valid passport, children You must have a birth certificate. If you enter the territory of Moldova with one of the parents or with third parties, you must have permission or a power of attorney from the other parent(s).

If the planned period of stay in Moldova exceeds 90 days, then you must apply for a visa at the country's embassy or consular section.

How to get there?

You can get to Moldova by air and rail only from Moscow or St. Petersburg. From Moscow there are departures daily to Chisinau airport 4 flights, flights from St. Petersburg are carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The flight time is about two hours.

Airplane tickets can be purchased using this search form. Enter cities of departure and arrival, date And number of passengers.

You can go to Moldova and by rail, the daily train Moscow - Chisinau will deliver to the capital of Moldova in 30 hours. There is also a daily train from St. Petersburg, and the journey time will be about 40 hours.

You can get to Moldova by bus, bus services depart from Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Voronezh and some other Russian cities.

You can also get to the Republic by car, but due to the need to cross the border with Ukraine and tense Russian-Ukrainian relations, this method of transportation has significantly lost its popularity.

Republic with regions and cities

There are 65 cities and about 900 villages in Moldova, the total population of the country is approximately 3.5 million people.

Administrative division

Moldova is such a small country that it is divided not into regions, but into districts. In total, the administrative division of Moldova distinguishes 32 districts And 5 municipalities- cities with a special status, which include the largest settlements in the country - Chisinau and Balti, as well as Comrat (Gagauzia), Tiraspol and Bendery (located in Transnistria).

In addition, in the administrative division of Moldova there is a separate Gagauzia, in which more than 50% of the population are Gagauz - a separate people of Turkic origin, not related to the Moldovans.

The left bank of the Dniester occupies Transnistrian Moldavian Republic(PMR) is an unrecognized state proclaimed in 1990.

The Transnistrian conflict, the hot form of which ended in a short civil war in 1992, is currently frozen.

The territory of Transnistria is not controlled by the central authorities, the PMR has its own currency (Transnistrian ruble), and elects its own parliament and head of state (president of the PMR). Due to the unrecognized status of the PMR, close economic ties have been established between Transnistria and the rest of Moldova, and movement between the two parts of the country is practically free. The capital of Transnistria is the city Tiraspol. The population of Transnistria is about 500 thousand people.

Big cities

Due to the small size of the country and the largely rural type of settlement, there are few residents of large cities in Moldova. The largest city in the country is Kishinev, which is home to 750 thousand people. Other major cities in Moldova include:

• Tiraspol(150 thousand inhabitants);
• Balti(140 thousand);
• Bendery(about 90 thousand);
• Rybnitsa(50 thousand local residents).

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The population of other cities in Moldova is much smaller and does not exceed 40 thousand inhabitants.

What is the country famous for and what to see?

The first association that arises in connection with Moldova is, of course, wine. Indeed, winemaking plays a huge role in the economy and culture of Moldova. Moldova can also boast of a rich history - in the Middle Ages, the Principality of Moldova was one of the most powerful states in southeastern Europe, and the rulers of Moldova built a whole system of fortresses that protected the country from enemies.

Sights - photos and descriptions

Despite the modest size of the country and small population, there is much to be surprised and admired in Moldova. Another positive factor is that Moldovans are fluent in Russian. The main attractions of the country should rather be sought outside of Chisinau in various Moldovan cities.

Nature

The nature of Moldova is quite diverse and different crossed character. Almost the entire area is rugged with hills, ravines and ravines. Forest-steppes are common in the northern part of the country, while the southern part of Moldova is a steppe, almost completely converted into agricultural land.

In the northern part of the country, dense forests remain - Codri, which consist of oak, hornbeam and ash thickets, as well as beech groves. The country's wild fauna is represented by more than 400 species of animals and birds.

The main rivers of Moldova are Dniester And Rod, the country also has a tiny outlet (less than a kilometer) to the Danube. There are practically no large lakes on the territory of Moldova.

Almost all suitable terrain is widely used in agriculture. The countryside is very picturesque: Moldova is literally dotted with gardens in which a variety of fruits are grown, fields are occupied by corn and sunflowers, and vineyards are located on the hills.

An Eastern European state with an area of ​​more than 33,000 square meters. km, borders with and. The capital of Moldova is Chisinau, the population is about 4 million.

The relief characteristic of Moldova is plains and hills no higher than 150 m above sea level. Only one Balanesti mountain breaks the picture, rising to 429 m. The lands are divided into 5 plains and 4 hills, the most famous of which is Codri in the center of the country. A distinctive feature of the Moldavian landscape are amphitheater depressions, the so-called gyrtops, formed as a result of landslides and erosion.

Several large rivers flow through Moldova, such as the Prut, Reut and Dniester, and many small rivers. The dam on the Dniester forms the large Dubossary reservoir - this is the largest body of water in the country. The Prut River has a wide valley with terraces. Moldavian lands are distinguished by their fertility; black soils predominate here. In the central territories the soil is brown, and gardens and vineyards are planted on it. Natural forests and steppes have hardly survived; virgin steppes were plowed up at the end of the 19th century. Only in Kodri do forests of oak and hornbeam grow, and on the banks of the Prut you can find wild grapes.

The climate of Moldova is mild, with short winters and warm summers. The weather depends on the movement of air masses from the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic and the East European Plain. Average annual temperatures are positive, frosts are rare. There is not enough rainfall, and it is unevenly distributed - more than half of the precipitation falls in the spring-autumn period. The abundance of sunny days provides a long growing season for crops.