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The Crimean Peninsula (Russian: КрыÌ?мÑ?кий полуоÌ?Ñ?тров, Ukrainian: КриÌ?мÑ?ький півоÌ?Ñ?трів, Crimean Tatar: Къырым Ñ?рымадаÑ?Ñ‹), also known simply as Crimea (Russian: Крым, Ukrainian: Крим, Crimean Tatar: Къырым), is a major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that is almost completely surrounded by water. The peninsula is located south of the Ukrainian region of Kherson and west of the Russian region of Kuban. It is surrounded by two seas: the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov to the northeast. It is connected to Kherson Oblast by the Isthmus of Perekop and is separated from Kuban by the Strait of Kerch. The Arabat Spit is located to the northeast, a narrow strip of land that separates a system of lagoons named Sivash from the Sea of Azov.
Crimea—or the Tauric Peninsula, as it was called from antiquity until the early modern period—has historically been at the boundary between the classical world and the Pontic–Caspian steppe. Its southern fringe was colonised by the ancient Greeks, the ancient Persians, the ancient Romans, the Byzantine Empire, the Crimean Goths, the Genoese and the Ottoman Empire, while at the same time its interior was occupied by a changing cast of invading steppe nomads, such as the Cimmerians, Scythians, Sarmatians, Goths, Alans, Bulgars, Huns, Khazars, Kipchaks, and the Golden Horde. Crimea and adjacent territories were united in the Crimean Khanate during the 15th to 18th century before becoming part of the Russian Empire in 1783.
Coordinates: 45°18′N 34°24′E / 45.3°N 34.4°E / 45.3; 34.4
The Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukrainian: Ð?втономна РеÑ?публіка Крим, Avtonomna Respublika Krym; Russian: Ð?втономнаÑ? РеÑ?публика Крым, Avtonomnaya Respublika Krym; Crimean Tatar: Qırım Muhtar Cumhuriyeti) was created on 12 February 1991 when the Crimean Oblast was upgraded to an autonomous republic within Ukraine following a referendum on 20 January 1991.
In March 2014, following the takeover of the territory by pro-Russian separatists and Russian Armed Forces, a controversial referendum was held on the issue of reunification with Russia; the official result was that a large majority wished to join with Russia. Russia then annexed the whole of Crimea by signing a Treaty of Accession with the self-declared independent Republic of Crimea to incorporate the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol as federal subjects of Russia.
While Russia and six other UN member states recognize Crimea as part of the Russian Federation, Ukraine continues to claim Crimea as an integral part of its territory, supported by most foreign governments and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 68/262.
Crimea, or the Crimean Peninsula, historically also known as the Tauric Peninsula, is a major peninsula in the north of the Black Sea.
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Ukrainian i/juË?ˈkreɪniÉ™n/ (українÑ?ька мова ukrayins'ka mova, pronounced [ukrɑˈjiɲsʲkÉ? ˈmÉ”wÉ?]) is an East Slavic language. It is the official state language of Ukraine and first of two principal languages of Ukrainians; it is one of the three official languages in the unrecognized state of Transnistria, the other two being Moldovan and Russian. Written Ukrainian uses a variant of the Cyrillic script (see Ukrainian alphabet).
Until the 20th century it was known in Russia as Little-Russian language (Russian: малоруÑ?Ñ?кий Ñ?зык, малороÑ?Ñ?ийÑ?кий Ñ?зык), while in Poland as Rusyn language or Ruthenian language (Polish: jÄ™zyk rusiÅ„ski).
Historical linguists trace the origin of the Ukrainian language to the Old East Slavic of the early medieval state of Kievan Rus'. After the fall of the Kievan Rus' as well as the Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia, the language developed into a form called the Ruthenian language. The Modern Ukrainian language has been in common use since the late 17th century, associated with the establishment of the Cossack Hetmanate. From 1804 until the Russian Revolution, the Ukrainian language was banned from schools in the Russian Empire, of which the biggest part of Ukraine (Central, Eastern and Southern) was a part at the time. It has always maintained a sufficient base in Western Ukraine, where the language was never banned, in its folklore songs, itinerant musicians, and prominent authors.
The Crimean Bridge has become an object of continuous bans during the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. After two attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, almost everything is prohibited on it: from taking photos and videos to being on certain sections of the bridge. Fines and troubles threaten both tourists and the bridge guards. But this does not stop selfie and blog lovers, Krym.Realii found out. The bridge across the Kerch Strait was built by Russia after the unilateral annexation of Crimea, contrary to the position of Ukraine and its partner countries. Along with civilian logistics, it also provides Russia with the delivery of military cargo and personnel in the context of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As Russia continues its military actions against Uk...
The war in Ukraine began nine years before Putin's invasion in 2022. In late February 2014, armed soldiers in uniforms without insignia began to occupy Crimea. Despite their Russian weapons and equipment, Russia denied involvement. Just two months after their appearance, Putin declared Crimea was now part of Russia. It marked the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War. So what led to the annexation of Crimea in 2014? And why does the Crimean Peninsula continue to be a crucial sticking point in negotiations in 2023? One year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, we talk to Research Fellow Emily Ferris from RUSI about the origins of the Russo-Ukrainian War and how it’s developed over the past nine years, as well as to photojournalist Anastasia Taylor-Lind who was working in U...
From the Crimean War in the 1850s between France, the UK, the then Ottoman Empire, and Russia, to the Russo-Ukrainian conflicts of the 21st century, Crimea has long been a site of geopolitical contention. What makes this peninsula so important? #Crimea #Russia #Ukraine #Geopolitics #GeoVane --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By GeoVane, formerly AR Global Security and Base Rate (Global Guessing, and Crowd Money). Visit our website ➡� https://www.thirdimage.media/ � Support our work here: https://www.patreon.com/geovanevideo � Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeovaneVideo (formerly @GlobalGuessing) 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geovanevideo/ (formerly @ARGlobalSec) 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tikto...
New footage released by Russian media shows the moment alleged ATACMS missile submunitions fell into the sea and onto the beach in Sevastopol. The strike killed at least four civilians, including two children, and injured 153 others, according to Russian officials. The Kremlin on Monday blamed the U.S. for the attack, and formally warned the U.S. ambassador that retaliation would follow. Russia said the U.S. had supplied the weapons, while the U.S. military had aimed them and provided data. Pentagon spokesperson Major Charlie Dietz said that "Ukraine makes its own targeting decisions and conducts its own military operations." A U.S. official later said that Ukraine was not targeting civilians. It seemed that the Russians were able to intercept an ATACMS missile that was targeting a m...
#Kanal13​ #likekanal13​ #subscribekanal13 #warinukraine https://www.youtube.com/user/kanal13az?sub_confirmation=1 - SUBSCRIBE TO US! On February 5, 2025, a US military aircraft collected intelligence in occupied Crimea for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Previously, the US had only used drones for this purpose, Newsweek reported, suggesting that this could indicate a bolder approach to war by the Pentagon under President Donald Trump. As the publication notes, the US Air Force sent reconnaissance aircraft to the Black Sea from allied bases in Europe until 2022 to monitor military movements in Crimea. However, after the start of a full-scale war, the crew flights were replaced by drone flights, supposedly for the safety of American military personnel. And on Fe...
I've always wondered — why do so many Russians flock to foreign resorts when Russia has stunning destinations of its own? Is Crimea really that bad that people feel the need to go abroad? To find out, I packed my bags and went to see it for myself. And here’s what I discovered in Crimea: ✅ A warm and pleasant seaside climate ✅ Breathtaking landscapes—sea, mountains, and forests ✅ A rich and fascinating history ✅ Unique architecture with a touch of grandeur ✅ Scenic roads that make every drive a journey ✅ Charming towns, each with its own character ✅ Endless vineyards and incredible local wine Doesn’t that sound like the perfect resort destination? Crimea offers everything — relaxation, beauty, and adventure, all in one place. And one more thing: I came to Crimea out of season, and it wa...
The Ukraine crisis has brought ethnic divisions to the fore in the country's Crimea region - but its identity crisis goes back hundreds of years. Sky's Foreign Affairs Editor Sam Kiley reports. Follow the latest on the Ukraine crisis here: http://news.sky.com/story/1223945/defiant-yanukovych-says-he-is-still-president SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more great videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews and https://twitter.com/skynewsbreak Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews For more great content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: iPad https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/Sky-News-for-iPad/id422583124 iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store...
In 2014, Russia seized the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea in one of the most brazen annexations of territory since World War II. This is what happened after. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo #VICEonHBO
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The war began in Crimea and will end there again. During the time when these words came out of the mouth of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia had been continuously blockading a large part of the country, including the Ukrainian coastline, from Crimea with very heavy pressure. Every day, missiles, drones and glide bombs belonging to the Russian army were launched from Crimea to Ukraine. Time passed and the conditions of the war changed. The Ukrainians created a surprising revolution on the Crimean Peninsula, which is considered the pearl of the Black Sea. Currently, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has a big problem on the peninsula. Putin is in danger of losing control of Crimea. The attacks and explosions, especially on the Crimean coast, have seriously alarmed the Russi...
Why did Nikita Khrushchev Give Crimea to Ukraine? First, we must look at how Crimea even became a part of the USSR, to begin with. The peninsula has actually passed through many hands during history, including Kievan Rus, the Mongols, the Crimean Tartars, the Ottoman Empire, and eventually at the end of the 18th century, the Russian Empire. As such, Crimea has not always been a territory of either Ukraine or Russia, though both have a history intertwined in part with the peninsula. However, by the period of the USSR, Russia had possessed Crimea for a notable amount of time and generally considered the territory to be undeniably and unquestionably Russian. Nevertheless, the situation shifted even before Ukraine obtained the peninsula, as the USSR leadership decided to grant Crimea the stat...
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Forced mobilization of Crimean Tatars in Crimea: the reaction of Ukraine and the world Press briefing of the Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Kyiv, 28th of September, 2022
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Ukraine marks the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea. This date was approved a year ago by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On this day 7 years ago a large-scale rally for the unity of Ukraine was held in Simferopol. Thousands of Crimeans then prevented the local parliament from making a decision to change the status of the peninsula. _____________________________________ Subscribe to UATV English: https://goo.gl/VHU7bk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UATVEN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UATV_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uatv.en Watch UATV live: http://eng.uatv.ua/ #UATV #News #Ukraine
The Autonomous Republic of Crimea is de jure an autonomous republic of Ukraine encompassing most of Crimea that was annexed by Russia in 2014.
Telethon dedicated to the Day of resistance to the occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol ._____________________________________ Subscribe to UATV English: https://goo.gl/VHU7bk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UATVEN Twitter: https://twitter.com/UATV_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uatv.en Watch UATV live: http://eng.uatv.ua/ #UATV #News #Ukraine
The recorded history of the Crimean Peninsula, historically known as Tauris , Taurica, and the Tauric Chersonese , begins around the 5th century BC when several Greek colonies were established along its coast. The southern coast remained Greek in culture for almost two thousand years as part of the Roman Empire , and its successor states, the Byzantine Empire , the Empire of Trebizond , and the independent Principality of Theodoro . In the 13th century, some port cities were controlled by the Venetians and by the Genovese. The Crimean interior was much less stable, enduring a long series of conquests and invasions; by the early medieval period it had been settled by Scythians , Tauri, Greeks, Romans, Goths, Huns, Bulgars, Kipchaks and Khazars. In the medieval period, it was acquired partly...
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The Crimean Peninsula (Russian: КрыÌ?мÑ?кий полуоÌ?Ñ?тров, Ukrainian: КриÌ?мÑ?ький півоÌ?Ñ?трів, Crimean Tatar: Къырым Ñ?рымадаÑ?Ñ‹), also known simply as Crimea (Russian: Крым, Ukrainian: Крим, Crimean Tatar: Къырым), is a major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that is almost completely surrounded by water. The peninsula is located south of the Ukrainian region of Kherson and west of the Russian region of Kuban. It is surrounded by two seas: the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov to the northeast. It is connected to Kherson Oblast by the Isthmus of Perekop and is separated from Kuban by the Strait of Kerch. The Arabat Spit is located to the northeast, a narrow strip of land that separates a system of lagoons named Sivash from the Sea of Azov.
Crimea—or the Tauric Peninsula, as it was called from antiquity until the early modern period—has historically been at the boundary between the classical world and the Pontic–Caspian steppe. Its southern fringe was colonised by the ancient Greeks, the ancient Persians, the ancient Romans, the Byzantine Empire, the Crimean Goths, the Genoese and the Ottoman Empire, while at the same time its interior was occupied by a changing cast of invading steppe nomads, such as the Cimmerians, Scythians, Sarmatians, Goths, Alans, Bulgars, Huns, Khazars, Kipchaks, and the Golden Horde. Crimea and adjacent territories were united in the Crimean Khanate during the 15th to 18th century before becoming part of the Russian Empire in 1783.