title: From the separatist movement to a new identity group - people of Transnistria: declarations countered by reality.
abstract: This thesis assesses the achievements in nation-building in Moldova’s break-away region, the Pridniestrovian Moldovan Republic. Bearing in mind achievements in PMR’s state-building, it is assumed that people in Transnistria will willingly identify themselves with this de facto state. Citizens living within the de facto state borders with all elements of statehood should be able to develop strong patriotic ties towards their home country, and choose Transnistrian as their main identity, instead o
journal: BIBSYS Brage (BIBSYS (Norway))