The Russian tricolor banner has become a state symbol in the self-styled Transnistrian area.

Now the Russian flag will be hoisted next to the Transnistrian one, inherited from the former Soviet Republic of Moldavia.

”A single path shapes: harmonizing with the Russian legislation and fulfilling the people’s wish to be part of Russia. I think a respectful attitude towards the symbols of the country we want to integrate is logic and welcome,” said the regional speaker, Aleksandr Shcherba.