2006 Transnistrian independence referendum

2006 Transnistrian independence referendum

17 September 2006 (2006-09-17)
Do you think it is possible for the Moldovan Republic of Transnistria to renounce its independence and then join the Republic of Moldova?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 10,308 3.38% No 294,253 96.62% Valid votes 304,561 98.19% Invalid or blank votes 5,608 1.81% Total votes 310,169 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 394,861 78.55%

Do you support the course for the independence of the Moldovan Republic of Transnistria and the subsequent voluntary accession of Transnistria to the Russian Federation?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 301,332 98.08% No 5,905 1.92% Valid votes 307,237 99.05% Invalid or blank votes 2,932 0.95% Total votes 310,169 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 394,861 78.55%

Politics of Transnistria
Constitution
Executive President Vadim Krasnoselsky Prime Minister Aleksandr Martynov
Legislature Supreme Council Speaker Alexander Korshunov Political parties
Elections Recent elections Presidential: 2016 2021 Parliamentary: 2015 2020 Referendums
Administrative divisions Five Raions One Municipality
Foreign relations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister: Vitaly Ignatyev Human rights in Transnistria Politics of Moldova Transnistria conflict Transnistria War Proposed Russian annexation of Transnistria Passport Visa requirements Visa policy Diplomatic missions of / in Transnistria
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A double referendum was held in Transnistria on 17 September 2006. Voters were asked whether they approved of the possibility of renouncing independence and integration with Moldova,^[1] or alternatively independence and a possible future integration into the Russian Federation.^[2]

The results of the referendum were not recognized internationally.^[3]