In the shadow of the war in Ukraine, Transnistria remains an isolated, self-proclaimed republic, unrecognized by any UN member state.
Suspended between Moldova, Russia, and its Soviet past, the region struggles with an uncertain identity. Russian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Ukrainian influences coexist alongside Soviet symbols. This cultural and political ambiguity reinforces a sense of abandonment, leaving Transnistrians as “orphans” of history, dreaming of recognition for a country that officially does not exist.
About Didier Bizet
Didier Bizet is a documentary photographer. A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts with a degree in Art History, he explores the countries of the former Soviet bloc. His work, published in the international press, examines memory, history, and the transformations shaping the contemporary world. Winner of a Sony World Photography Award in 2020, he has published four books, and three of his series have been presented at Visa pour l’Image, in 2020 and 2025. [Official Website]
