Roman Maximov is a tour guide in Transnistria, a non-recognized state which is in between the Dniester River and Ukraine. The place is greatly monopolized by a guy whom they call “The Sheriffâ€. He has taken over almost everything in the area including restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. He is so huge that his birthday is celebrated like no other – and the story behind his rise in power is both intriguing and astounding.
On this episode, Roman takes us on a mind tour on what the state of Transnistria is like, not only with the tourist destinations but also the people, primarily the Sheriff. He reveals how powerful this sheriff is, what properties and businesses he owns, and how he influences almost everything in the state. Above all, he shares fascinating facts about Transnistria that would surely change your perspective of the place. And if this is the first time you heard of the state, then you just added one amazing place to visit!
Links:
Transnistria Tour: Triaspol Hostel
Blog Post: Johnny's Guide to Tiraspol, Transnistria
Time Stamps:
03:33 – Housing and Apartments in Transnistria
06:10 – Security and Safety in Transnistria
10:17 – All about the tourists
11:40 – The character and culture of the people
14:39 – How cheap is Transnistria?
18:58 – The power of the Sheriff
21:43 – Celebration of Sheriff’s birthday
25:15 – The monopoly of the Sheriff
27:31 – Buildings owned by the Sheriff
33:21 – Roman’s background as a tourist guide
37:30 – Reviews on cities in Europe
38:43 – Experiencing winery in Transnistria
53:10 – Network service in Transnistria
58:48 – The Politics System
1:06:39 – Why visit Transnistria?
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