Reports of the editors-in-chief of state printed publications of the PMR

The editors-in-chief of “The Pridnestrovie”, “The Adevarul Nistrian” and “The Gomin” newspapers presented reports on the activities of the last year to the deputy corps. The newspapers are part of “The Pridnestrovian Newspaper” State Institution. State printed publications do not lag behind electronic media and keep up with the times. They develop social networks and work on special projects.

State newspapers are published in three official languages. The editors-in-chief note that all the tasks set by the founders – the Supreme Council and the Government of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic – are being fulfilled. The pages of state printed publications published materials concerning the activities of the authorities of the republic, materials on state policy and the economic development of the republic; covered the topics of government measures for social support of the population and support for people with disabilities, creating an accessible environment for people with disabilities; on measures to support orphans; on medical care, on the reconstruction of housing stock; about dual education, focused on topics devoted to small and medium-sized businesses, the development of tourism and agro tourism, the development of the land reclamation sector, and highlighted state policy in the industrial complex. Individual entrepreneurs and craftsmen from all over the republic regularly become the heroes of the article.

“The Adevarul Nistrian” newspaper paid special attention to the traditions and culture of the Pridnestrovian people. Many articles revealed themes of interethnic harmony in our society. “The Adevarul Nistrian” newspaper participated in the organization and holding of the festival of Christmas traditions, in which all schools in Bendery participated, as well as the festival of spring traditions with the participation of students from Tiraspol schools. The newspaper joined the “Lighting up the Stars” competition announced by the Union of Journalists, publishing on its pages the works of participants who wrote them in the Moldovan language. A color themed issue of the newspaper dedicated to Victory Day was traditionally published this year. The Immortal Regiment, which was lined up from veterans who had passed away over the past year was.

Journalists of “The Adevarul Nistrian” wrote historical articles about the most significant events of 1992, essays about defenders and peacemakers in the “Candle of Memory” section, about historical events and legendary personalities who left a bright mark in the history of the republic of different eras. Articles aimed at the patriotic education of youth, articles and materials about events dedicated to the anniversaries of honorary citizens of Tiraspol: V.S. Solovyova and V.A. Bochkovsky were published. The editorial staff met with Afghan soldiers, prepared a series of articles, as well as a media project, which was posted on the Pridnestrovian Historical Portal for the 35th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, says the report of the newspaper’s editor-in-chief Lyudmila Soltan.

The team of “The Gomin” newspaper published a book in the book “Let’s not forget these names,” which included essays published in the newspaper in 2023 and 2024 about the dead and deceased defenders of Pridnestrovie. The online version of the publication, designed in the form of a longread, was published on the website of the Pridnestrovian Historical Portal. A large number of materials in the newspaper are dedicated to veterans of the Great Patriotic War and children of war under the heading “On the Roads of the Great Victory”.

The “Culture” permanent newspaper column is of no small importance. The publication focuses on the achievements and problems of the youth movement in Pridnestrovie, the volunteer movement in different cities of the republic and the topic of equal opportunities for people with health problems. Journalists of the state newspaper in Ukrainian prepare articles and essays about people who have found the strength to become full-fledged members of society and about those who help them in this.

“The Pridnestrovie” newspaper is the main state printed publication in Russian in the republic. The newspaper is published 4 times a week, and every Saturday the editors prepare a large issue of the publication, which is popular among readers.

The newspaper searches for and finds relevant topics due to the current difficulties in the economy of the republic due to Moldova. Individual entrepreneurship remains relevant both in the city and in the village; under the heading “Made in Pridnestrovie”, materials are published that talk about getting acquainted with enterprises and organizations that feed and clothe Pridnestrovians, produce consumer goods, and provide services.

The newspaper took part in the All-Russian competition “The New World is the Cause of the Young”, in which a schoolgirl from the village of Popenki, Rybnitsa district, Ksenia Morar, won the Grand Prix. Five more representatives of Pridnestrovie became laureates of the 2nd degree. They honestly and sincerely expressed their boundless love for the Motherland in their works, and contributed to the preservation and popularization of the Russian idea. The newspaper has sections “Your people, Pridnestrovie”, “They were the first”, “Unforgotten names”, “People of Victory”, etc. They tell about how our state was created, about the people who stood at its origins. Many publications became possible thanks to assistance in providing materials from the Consultative Assembly of the first Pridnestrovian deputies, Joint strike committee, the Union of Defenders of Pridnestrovie, and public organizations of the republic.

Reports from newspaper editors-in-chief also talk about problems. Almost everyone has a shortage of qualified personnel, a particularly big problem with journalists who speak Ukrainian. Newspapers' main task is to attract more subscribers both among citizens and legal entities. Print publications are reaching a new level and developing social networks and instant messengers to always be in touch with the reader at the same time. It is important to continue and intensify work in this direction, emphasized the head of the relevant parliamentary Committee on Education, Public Associations and the Media, Igor Buga, commenting on the reports of the chief editors of state media.

The Supreme Council adopted Resolutions on the approval of reports on the work of the editors-in-chief of “The Pridnestrovie”, “The Adevarul Nistrian” and “The Gomin” newspapers state periodicals in Russian, Moldavian and Ukrainian languages.