Ministry of Defence (Transnistria)


The Ministry of Defense of Transnistria is a government agency of the partially recognized Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic. It is the executive body in implementing defense policies in of the Armed Forces of Transnistria. The current Minister of Defense is Major General Oleg Obruchlov.

Tasks

On September 6, 1991, a year after the formation of the PMR, the Supreme Soviet adopted a decree “On measures to protect the sovereignty and independence of the republic”, which determined the creation of the Republican Guard. On September 3, 1992, the Supreme Council approved a concept by the military agencies and organizations. By the end of 1992, the all the main structures within the defence ministry were formed, including departments, units and subunits. On March 14, 1993, the entire staff of the defense ministry took an oath of allegiance to the country. The professional holiday of the ministry is on 6 September, days after the Republic Day celebrations.

Leadership

Minister of Defense

The Minister of Defense is the executive minister responsible for the management of the ministry as well as the armed forces.
The following is a list of Ministers of Defence of Transnistria from 1991 – present: