Our first holiday comes from Transnistria, a small European region separating eastern Moldova from Ukraine. Though unrecognized as an official country, the state maintains independence under the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, and has since 1990. It was created in 1990 by pro-Soviet separatists who hoped to remain attached to the Soviet Union when it became clear that Moldova wished to break away. War broke out in November 1990 between Transnistria and Moldova surrounding language and law disputes, as well as the impending separation. Moldova expressed a desire to align itself with Romania instead of the USSR, which Transnistria and the USSR opposed. A ceasefire was reached in 1992. Transnistra, wishing to remain aligned with Russia, was granted that opportunity, despite lacking official recognition and statehood. Independence day is celebrated with parades, one of officials and soldiers followed by a celebration through the streets by residents of the region.
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