President of Transnistria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic |
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Presidential Standard
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Coat of arms of Transnistria
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| Seat | Tiraspol |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Formation | 3 December 1991 |
| First holder | Igor Smirnov |
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The President of Transnistria is the most important elected leader in Transnistria. This person is officially called the President of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. They are like the main leader of the country.
The President is also the top commander of Transnistria's military. They also speak for Transnistria to other countries around the world.
Citizens of Transnistria choose their President. They vote in a special election where everyone's vote counts equally. The President serves for a period of five years.
The current President is Vadim Krasnoselsky. He has been in this role since December 16, 2016. He was first elected in 2016 and then again in 2021.
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Understanding the President's Role
The President of Transnistria has many important jobs. They are the main leader who guides the country. This means they help make big decisions for everyone.
They are also in charge of the country's military forces. This role is called the Commander-in-Chief. It means they lead the army, navy, and air force.
Another key job is to represent Transnistria to other nations. The President speaks for the country on the world stage. They help build relationships with other countries.
How a President is Chosen
The President is chosen by the people of Transnistria. All citizens who are old enough can vote. This is called universal suffrage.
The voting is done in secret. This means no one knows who you voted for. This helps make sure the election is fair.
Once elected, the President serves for five years. After this time, new elections are held. The President can be elected again.
Leaders of Transnistria
Many important people have served as leaders in Transnistria. Before the role of President was created, other leaders guided the country. These early leaders helped set up the government.
The first President was elected in 1991. Since then, a few different people have held this high office. Each leader has worked to guide Transnistria.
Past Presidents and Their Terms
Here is a list of the people who have served as President of Transnistria:
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Term of office | Political party | Election | Vice presidents (before 2011), Prime ministers |
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| 1 | Igor Smirnov (born 1941) |
3 December 1991 | 30 December 2011 | 20 years, 27 days | Independent Republic |
1991 1996 2001 2006 |
Alexandru Caraman Sergey Leontiev Aleksandr Korolyov |
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| 2 | Yevgeny Shevchuk (born 1968) |
30 December 2011 | 16 December 2016 | 4 years, 352 days | Independent | 2011 | Pyotr Stepanov Tatiana Turanskaya Maya Parnas Tatiana Turanskaya Maya Parnas Pyotr Stepanov |
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| 3 | Vadim Krasnoselsky (born 1970) |
16 December 2016 | Incumbent | 8 years, 222 days | Obnovlenie Independent |
2016 2021 |
Aleksandr Martynov Aleksandr Rosenberg |
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A Look at the Timeline
This timeline shows when each President served. It helps us see how long each leader was in office. You can also see the different political groups they belonged to.
Images for kids
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Igor Smirnov, an early leader of Transnistria.
See also
In Spanish: Presidente de Transnistria para niños
