Alexandr Martynov was appointed Prime minister of Transnistria on 17 December 2016. He placed the payments of pensions and salaries on the top of its agenda, along with tariffs and taxes for companies. He also promised free access to public transportation.Cristi Vlas, Transnistria has a new prime-minister and prosecutor general, Moldova.org, 19 December 2016 As soon as January 2017, he announced his will to emulate the Russian economic model and favor Russian ties.Transnistria to use Russia’s experience to revive economy — PM, Tass.com, 27 January 2017
