The overwhelming majority of residents of unrecognized republic of Transnistria voted for independence and following joining with Russia. According to early returns, during the referendum held on September 17, the concept was supported by 97.1% of constituents. Only 3.4% of the citizens were for joining Moldova.
Questions suggested to Transnistria residents during the referendum were: «Do you support the independence course of the Transnistrian Moldavan Republic and further free joining of Transnistria with the Russian Federation?» and «Do you consider possible refusal from independence of the Transnistrian Moldavan Republic with further joining the Republic of Moldova,» reports RIA Novosti.
