Un documentar despre Transnistria
This BBC documentary describes the situation between Moldova and the break-away region of Transnistria. I liked it overall, especially the reporter's demonstration of how porous the Transnistrian-Ukrainian border is and his day hanging out at President Vladimir Voronin's villa. It taught me a few things I didn't know, but I also have a few issues with it:
- The documentary states that unemployment is a major problem in Moldova. From my conversations, I've concluded that the problem isn't a lack of jobs, it's a lack of compensation for jobs. Because Moldovans can make $2,000 a month in a foreign country doing the same job as what would make them $60 in Moldova, people choose to leave the country rather than find work.
- The journalist says many Moldovans claim Transnistria cannot function on its own. In all of my conversations with Moldovans on the subject, I've heard the opposite; without Transnistrian factories, the rest of Moldova cannot sustain itself.
Aside from those issues, this is a good documentary that exposes Moldova to the West. Those are always welcome.
Thanks for the tip, Mircea Bordeianu.
Labels: film and video, publicity, Transnistria
posted by Peter Myers @ 11:38 AM
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I think both Moldova can live without Transnistria and the opposite is also true. Country is divided for 15 years now and both parts lived through these years on their own and would live another 15 without problems.
But I would stress out another thing - both territories would have chances for better life if united again. Moldova would help Transnistria with workforce for factories, would resolve many difficulties doing business caused by lack of recognition by international community, while Transnistria would be better off when things are settled and there is no need for smuggling to do business.
For now both territories have similar low living standards caused in part by ongoing conflict.
Hi, I just ran across this and I found it very interesting. Thanks!
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