This unforgettable full-day tour from Chisinau combines history, architecture, Soviet culture, and a unique visit to the famous sturgeon fish farm in Tiraspol.
Visit to Bender Fortress
Our first stop is the legendary Bender Fortress — one of the oldest and most impressive fortresses in the region, located on the right bank of the Dniester River in the historic city of Bender.
Built in the 16th century during the Ottoman period, the fortress has witnessed centuries of wars and history. Here you will enjoy panoramic views, ancient walls, towers, and learn about the fascinating past of this strategic military stronghold.
Discover Soviet Tiraspol
Next, we continue to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria — often called “the last corner of the USSR.”
Driving along the famous 25th October Street, the city’s main avenue, you will discover:
Soviet-style government buildings
Communist symbols
Military memorials
Red stars and hammer-and-sickle emblems
Traditional Soviet architecture
Visiting Tiraspol, you can truly say that you have travelled back in time to the Soviet Union.
Lenin Monuments & Soviet Heritage
One of the highlights of the tour is exploring the famous monuments of Vladimir Lenin that still stand proudly across Transnistria.
You will see:
The monumental Lenin statue in front of the House of Soviets in Tiraspol
Soviet memorial complexes
Preserved communist monuments and mosaics
USSR-era tanks and military symbols
Streets and squares that still keep their Soviet names
Transnistria is one of the very few places in Europe where Lenin monuments remain an important part of everyday city life.
For lovers of Soviet history, photography, and unusual destinations, this experience is truly unique.
Exclusive Visit to the Sturgeon Fish Farm
This modern aquaculture complex specialises in breeding rare sturgeon species and producing premium natural black caviar.
The farm raises:
Russian sturgeon
Beluga
Sterlet
Bester
The factory produces approximately 500 tonnes of fish annually.
During the visit, you will see enormous beluga sturgeons swimming in large water pools — a spectacular and unforgettable sight.
