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  Tiraspol is so green
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  • Tiraspol is so green
      Tiraspol is so green
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  • Broad, but empty streets
      Broad, but empty streets
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  • The border with Ukraine
      The border with Ukraine
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  • Moldova
      Moldova
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Don't drink the Water, but Do drink the Wine!

by leavinglasvegas

Hello there, Dg.I am currently in Moldova, in Chisinau, and I can say that if you are a US citizen you do not require a visa to visit Moldova for less than 90 days. I am not sure what the requirements are for citizens of other countries. I was not given Any trouble whatsoever regarding customs, etc. I should say that it is a very good idea to either have a hired translator, a good pocket translator, or decent skills in speaking Russian or Moldovan (Romanian) if you plan to communicate often with the locals. So far, I have encountered few people who speak more than limited English in banks, restaurants, stores, and on the street.Yes, it is possible to cross the Romania/Moldova border by train. I did not ultimately use this route, but I know there are trains running daily from Bucharest to Chisinau. I believe the site that can help you there is www.wasteels.ro. Just pop in to their site...

What about visa?

by Lion_Beat

UPDATE:Countries that do not require a visa any longer:European Union countries, USA, Canada, Switzerland,Japan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia,Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.OLD TIP:It's nor so easy to come to Moldova for some citizens! And visa is not so cheap!Entry requirements:Most travelers to Moldova (except CIS citizens and Romanians) require a visa. Also everyone except US, Canadian, Israeli and EU-member citizens require an invitation or proof of pre-booked accommodation from a company or organization. Visitors can get a visa at the Moldovan embassies or consulates or directly at the airport in Chisinau and at such border crossing points with Romania as: Leuseni, Cahul or Sculeni, but not at the border with Ukraine. With this country Moldova doesn't have necessary agreements and if travelers have to cross the border from Ukrainian side...

Visit Chisinau and Transnnistria

by lotharlerch

Visit the capital Chisinau and do a short trip to Europe's most nasty 'state' Transnistria, only about one and a half hours away by bus. The fact that it is Europe's most untouristy country. It happened to me never before that I was myself for a complete three days stay in a country - most of it in its capital city - as a tourist without meeting any other tourists.

Stephen the Great

by josephescu

Moldavians of Romanian origin are very found of Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), whose name is used everywhere for roads, squares, high schools, statues, etc., throughout all Moldova.Stephen is considered the greatest ruler of Moldova, his over half a century reign has put Moldova on the map of Europe and has brought considerable cultural development, a period of great ecclesiastical building and endowment.With the help of the Walachian prince Vlad III the Impaler, Stephen secured the throne of Moldavia in 1457. Menaced by powerful neighbours, he successfully repulsed an invasion by Hungary in 1467, but in 1471 he invaded Walachia, which had by then succumbed to Turkish vassalage. When the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II launched an attack on Moldavia, Stephen defeated the invaders near Vaslui (in 1475) and again at Valea Alba (1476). His search for European assistance against the Turks had...

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about history

by josephescu

Romanians often get sentimental about “Moldova” or Basarabia as it is often called, as it raises memories of a former Romanian territory. I don’t quite bet on the scope of borders, but I do believe in history. So here it is Mid 14th century – Hungarian kings support the establishment of a principality to create a line of defence against the Tartars invasions. 1359 – Moldavia under Bogdan I rejects the Hungarian authority 1387 – Principality vassal of Poland1457 - 1504 – Stephan the Great1512 – Principality vassal of Ottoman Empire1774 –Protectorship of the Russian Empire, while remaining formally a vassal of the Ottoman Empire 1812 – Moldavia loses eastern half (Bessarabia, east of Prut river) to the Russian empire, following the Treaty of Bucharest 1856 – southern districts near the Danube Delta (southern Bessarabia) return to Moldavia, following the Crimean War and the Treaty of...

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Former Soviet Republic of Moldova

by josephescu

This analogy came to me while strolling on the streets after I stayed not longer than 5 minutes scanning the books on sale in a library opposite the government building in Chisinau. I recognise using FSROM instead of “Republic of Moldova” may not be politically correct, but it is true irrespective on how you look at it: economically, socially, geographically, ethnically and politically, the actual republic reflects rather the remains of the former Soviet Republic than the region of Moldavia, which remains split between Romania, Ukraine and the FSROM.

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Language

by ZiOOlek

According to the constitution of the Republic of Moldova, the state language in Moldova is Moldavian, functioning on the Latin alphabet basis. As a state language, it is used in all political, economic, social and cultural domains. In fact, most people speak both, Moldavian and Russian. Some people spek only Moldavian or only Russian. In Transdniestria people speak usually Russian and the alphabet in in cirilics. You may also try to communicate in French and English. At the International Ticket Train Office they usually speak some French.

Typical Moldavian Country Land

by Lion_Beat

In generally the whole Moldova look like this picture... Small hills, all in green (or black land in the autumn), vineyards.I can almost feel the smell of this place just by looking at that picture.... ahhh..

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Typical Moladavian Village

by Lion_Beat

Most of the people in Moldova unlike the rest f the Europe live in villages.And the village life of course is something apart from the cities, not that I can tell that in Moldova there are lot's of cities (officialy more then 50 cities and towns), but I can mention just 5-6 real towns.So, about the village...The real Moldova you are about to get to know is in the country life! People!

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Limba Noastra

by Lion_Beat

The language spoken in Moldova is Romanian. Although officialy the goverment invented the 'Moldovian Language' which is exactly as Romanian. (communist rule!) And the official language is Moldovian. People usualy say 'Limba de stat' (in rom. - state language) or 'Limba Noastra' (in rom. - our language) if they don't want to get in trouble by saying that's Romanian language.We even have a holiday called 'Limba Noastra' on August 31 and celebrate the thing that we can talk in our own language! Have you seen something like this in other countries? Although since last year when communists took the power we haven't got this chance. For some people Romanian is not associated with Latin languages. But it is. Most simillar to Romanian is Italian. Latin languages: Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguesse, Catalanian, etc.Some think that Romanian is a slavic language, that of course is not true, and...

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Q:  I plan to travel from Romania to Moldova in 2012. One of my prime concerns is safety.Is it safe for westerners?What scams are... 

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A: I was in Romania and Moldova in August. There were no problems, and I felt very safe. The only "problem" was the border control because they are very, very slow (3 hours... 

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