"Pensions are much higher than in Moldova, lots of people from Chisinau when they get old buy here appartment and move over."
Oh, it sounds so better economically! What do you have to say about the fact that Transnitria did not paid anything for the gas it consumed for over twenty five years now (and was left on Moldova's bill note)? Or for a lot of other things for that mater? Now about the immigration, are you serious? There is so much effort directed at keeping the outsiders out, so much scrutiny over anyone (even on locals), you understand why the claim that someone can just come not only for a few hours but indefinitely is just surreal?
I wont argue regarding gas, don't know much about it, but this situation somehow solved as far as Im aware; it never pops up on official discussions.
As about immigration - you can trust me, those are not abstract words as I know about this not from press but from my living. Prices on appartments are high due to lots of people from moldova buy appartments here.. and this is due to low utility fees (water, gas, electricity) comparing to right coast..
Of course most of people in region try to immigrate to Europe and Russia, but still there is a bunch of them immigrating to Transnistria, amount may seem small but for our region it's enough to keep appartment prices high enough
Here's no gangsters, no communism. Of course it is not as developed as Chisinau, but far better place to live than the rest of Moldova and Ukraine.
Pensions are much higher than in Moldova, lots of people from Chisinau when they get old buy here appartment and move over.
Questions are welcome. Can make proofs if needed