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1783

The First occupation of The Crimean Khanate by the Russian Empire. From this period begins the systematic and methodical destruction of the Crimean Tatar people, of heritage, culture, archival documents etc.

1944

Genocide of the Crimean Tatar people by the Soviet Union (Russia), which resulted in the death of 46.3% of the population, 80% of whom died were children.

2014

Second occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. A new wave of persecutions, repression, murders, intimidation, abductions of Crimean Tatars, torture and imprisonment for a term of 15 to 20 years

“Don’t consider your issue to be solely domestic. Seek assistance from the global progressive community and international organizations. What was done to you in 1944 has a very specific term. It’s pure genocide – one of the gravest forms of crimes against humanity…”.

PETRO GRIGORENKO

Major General of the Armed Forces of the USSR, Human Rights Activist

The founder of the Crimean Khanate was born in 1397 in Lithuania and lived there for 52 years. His parents, being political emigrants, moved to Lithuania from civil strife in the Golden Horde.
Hadji Giray grew up in Europe and received a good education for those times. So a descendant of Genghis Khan was chosen as the first Khan of the Crimean Khanate. Having such a leader, one could legally claim the inheritance of the Golden Horde. As soon as Hadji Giray became the head of the Crimean Khanate in 1441, he entered into a military-political alliance with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russia. (Ukrainian) Empire.
Muscovites paid tribute to the Crimean Khan for 300 years.

SERHIY GROMENKO

Ph.D. in History

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About Crimean Tatars

The role of Crimean Tatars in the history of Crimea and their attitude to this territory

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Archival video of the 90s and a letter of recollection from a Crimean Tatar woman in November 2023

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All Roads lead to Crimea: Crimean Tatar anthem in Manhattan

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Scientific Research about the Crimean Tatars

Archival video of the 90s and a letter of recollection from a Crimean Tatar woman in November 2023

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Mission of “Crimean Tatar Foundation USA” Inc.

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Genetic roots of the Crimean Tatars and relatedness to the Mongols

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