8 years ago, on 2 September 1990, the II-nd Extraordinary Council of Trans-Dniester deputies of all levels in Tiraspol, taking into account the results of the nation-wide referendum, proclaimed Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic.

The existence of the Moldavian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (MASSR, 1924-1940) served as a historical background for re-establishment of Trans-Dniester statehood as it is situated on the same territory.

In June 1990 Kishinev officials declared void and illegal the “Molotov-Rippentropp” Pact and the decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of 1940 on establishment of Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic on the territory of Bessarabia and MASSR, thus having recognised as lawful the re-establishment of statehood on the territory of the former MASSR.

September the 2-nd 1990 is the official date of the re-establishment of statehood on the territory of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic and the day of proclamation of TMR.

In the summer of 1989, when moldavian nationalists in Kishinev and other moldavian cities began to shout at their meeting that all non-moldavians are to be deported, and their anti-Slavic and anti-Semitic views became as ever evident, the leadership of Moldavia set its course to creation of a pure ethnic state and the break-up with the Soviet Union, the people of Trans-Dniester had risen against the agressive militant nationalism.

Local Councils of the Working Collectives and other non-governmental organisations were created in order to direct the people’s struggle against moldavian-romanian nationalism. The people of Trans-Dniester had demonstrated their unity and solidarity, taking part in meeting and strikes against the discriminatory laws introduced by Kishinev authorities.

But nationalism in Moldavia was on the rise. Moldavian leadership adopted a series of laws and decrees trying to realize a conseption of Moldova as a second Romanian state. The Romanian language was declared official, Romanian alphabet was intoduced insted of Cyrillic letters traditionally used in Moldavia, and Romanian flag - the Tricolor - became the official flag of the Republic of Moldova. Every morning the Romanian hymn was broadcast on the national radio.

Slogans of the so-called Popular Front started to turn out into real-life actions. Dmitry Matyushin, killed in downtown Kishinev just for speaking Russian, became their first victum. Trans-Dniester deputies in the Supreme Council of Moldavia were ostracized both morally and physically.

As a result, they left moldavian Parliament and formed the Provisional Supreme Council of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic.

Unreasonable policy of Moldavian leadership, which for the most part consisted of the representatives of the Popular Front, had sped up the process of re-establishment of statehood on the territory of Trans-Dniester region.

Then the Government of Moldova tried to resolve all the differences by rude force. Beginning from 1990 there were several attempts to settle Trans-Dniester conflict by force, which led to numerous casualities among peaceful population. The civil war launched by Moldova in 1992 became the culmination of nationalistic violence. In course of the war Trans-Dneister lost 800 killed and about 3,000 wounded. Trans-Dniester Republic also suffered great material loss as the war was fought on its terrirory.

The people of Trans-Dniester who were fighting to defend their Republic, were supported by the patriotic forces of all former Soviet Republics. Russia took a strict stance to stop the military operations on the banks of Dniester. Moldova had to agree to stop the war and start negotiations. But the war actually resulted in complete division of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic from Moldova, which were both from that time existing as two independent states having nothing in common.

The borders of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic are controlled by Trans-Dniester frontier troops and customs, all of Trans-Dniester territory is subject to legislation envisaged by the Constitution of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic. In course of the 8 years of its existence the Republic developed all the necessary attributes of statehood. Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic has a legally elected President, the Republic’s highest legislative body is the Supreme Council of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic, the Govermnent is appointed and headed by the President. Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic has its own Armed Forces, Court of Justice, office of public prosecutor, law enforcement agencies, and mass media represented by the Republican Radio, TV and newspapers.

The Constitution of Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic, adopted by the nation-wide referendum in 1996, states that “Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic is an independent, sovereign, democratic, lawful state”. The Constitution also states that Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic recognises and equally protects different types of property - state property, private property, and other types of property.

Trans-Dniester Moldavian Republic has its own Flag, Coat of Arms and Hymn.