Transnistria, an unrecognized breakaway region between Moldova and Ukraine, operates autonomously with its own government, currency, and military. Despite its political ambiguity, it maintains its ...

The monochrome of Lenin and Marx monuments is broken only by a statue of Harry Potter. 2,000 Russian soldiers stationed Transnistria ensure that things are done according to Moscow's wishes.

Hammer and sickle - Transnistria is awash with Soviet symbols. Its flag is emblazoned with a hammer and sickle, a huge statue of Lenin looms over the centre of its main city Tiraspol, and a bust ...