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**Title:** Exploring Transnistria, a "Non-Existent" Soviet-Era Country
**Summary:**
A vlogger travels to Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova that declared independence in 1991 but is not internationally recognized. The region has preserved its Soviet past. The vlogger explores:
1. A rough-around-the-edges bar, experiencing the local culture
2. An abandoned fairground, where they bravely ride a rusty, seemingly unsafe attraction
3. A semi-abandoned bus station with an old Soviet map
4. A Soviet-themed café, trying traditional Soviet food and drinks
5. A nostalgic shop, highlighting the region's Soviet heritage
**Key Takeaways:**
* Transnistria maintains a strong Soviet identity
* Locals, especially older generations, fondly remember the Soviet era for its stability and achievements
* The region is undergoing change, with modern developments emerging
* The vlogger recommends visiting soon to experience the Soviet-era charm before it fades.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions, in short sentences with numbers:
1. The country visited is called Pridnestrovia, also known as Transnistria or Transdniester.
2. Transnistria issues its own passports, has its own currency, flag, national anthem, army, and police force.
3. Transnistria is not recognized on maps of Europe.
4. The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
5. After the collapse, the ethnically Russian region of Transnistria decided not to join the newly independent Moldova.
6. Moldova was seeking closer ties with Romania at that time.
7. A short but vicious civil war ensued, and Transnistria broke away from Moldova.
8. Transnistria was unable to join Russia and remains in a state of limbo.
9. The town of Benderi (or Bender) is located in Transnistria.
10. The region still uses old Soviet maps, showing no demarcation between Transnistria and Moldova.
11. The capital of Moldova is Kishinov (also known as Chișinău).
12. Transnistria has preserved many aspects of its Soviet past.
13. The region's currency during the Soviet era was the Soviet rouble (with 15 kopeks being a denomination).
14. Traditional Soviet dishes mentioned include Borsch, Olivye salad, and Compot (fruit juice).
15. The country is undergoing changes, with new developments such as nightclubs, restaurants, supermarkets, and apartments emerging.