33rd Anniversary of the Creation of the Armed Forces of the PMR

A ceremonial meeting on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the PMR Armed Forces was held in the great hall of the Palace of the Republic. It was attended by Commander-in-Chief Vadim Krasnoselsky, the PMR Supreme Council Chairman Alexander Korshunov and the PMR First President Igor Smirnov, the Parliament Vice-Speaker, Chairperson of the Supreme Council Committee on Legislation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Defense and Security Galina Antyufeyeva and the Committee on Education, Public Associations and Youth Policy Chairman Igor Buga.

A film was shown to the audience, telling about the prerequisites for the formation, development and current realities of the Pridnestrovian army. The PMR Defense Minister Oleg Obruchkov recalled afterwards that the modern history of the Pridnestrovian army began with the creation of the Republican Guard. The corresponding resolution was signed on September 6, 1991. The minister spoke about the feat of the defenders of Pridnestrovie, who gave their lives for the independence of the republic. The memory of the fallen was honored with a minute of silence. The Minister of Defense focused on the armed forces development, spoke about the achievements and modern approaches to the training of personnel. He spoke about the educational, upbringing and social functions of the ministry. He spoke about infrastructural transformations, a new level of equipment for military units and provision of servicemen.

The PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky spoke about the changes in the Pridnestrovian army. He emphasized that the Pridnestrovian statehood and the history of the armed forces of the republic are inextricably linked, recalling that the army of the young republic was created in the conditions of unfriendliness of the neighboring country and its manifestations of nationalism and terrorism. Vadim Krasnoselsky said that the armed forces of various states, the security forces of any country and all historical periods have common features, such as courage, duty, loyalty to the oath, feat. Technologies and, as a result, tactics change at the same time. The PMR President emphasized that Pridnestrovie has everything to defend the country, and focused the personnel on further development, improvement, and constant readiness to defend its people. 

The President emphasized the importance of creating a full-fledged system of personnel training. The Suvorov College and the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense operate in the republic. Vadim Krasnoselsky recalled that a decent infrastructure is being created for these educational institutions. Introducing personnel to Orthodox values ​​is also important, the President noted. Vadim Krasnoselsky congratulated future and current military personnel, veterans of the PMR Armed Forces on the holiday and presented state awards to the most distinguished representatives of the PMR Ministry of Defense.

Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic Alexander Korshunov addressed the defenders of the Fatherland with a welcoming address on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the creation of the PMR Armed Forces. He recalled that the Armed Forces have proven their loyalty to the state in practice, gave a worthy rebuff to the enemy and defended the sovereignty of our country. They have been guarding the republic, honestly fulfilling their professional and civic duty, being the guarantor of peace and security of the people of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic for 33 years.

A festive concert, prepared by musicians and soloists of the orchestra of the General Staff of the PMR Armed Forces with the participation of the children's choir of the Rachmaninov Music School was held at the end of the ceremonial meeting.

The source is the presidential press service