Republic of Crimea - Wikipedia
WEBThe Republic of Crimea is a republic of Russia, comprising most of the Crimean Peninsula, but excluding Sevastopol. Its territory corresponds to the pre-2023 territory of Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a subdivision of Ukraine. Russia occupied and annexed the peninsula in 2014, although the annexation remains internationally unrecognized.
Crimea - Wikipedia
WEBWith the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Ukrainian independence in 1991 most of the peninsula was reorganized as the Republic of Crimea, Pro-Russian and pro-autonomy forces dominated the republic's government until it was forcibly abolished by Ukraine in 1995 with the Autonomous Republic of Crimea established firmly under Ukrainian authority.
Crimea | History, Map, Geography, & Kerch Strait Bridge
WEB3 days ago · Crimea, autonomous republic, southern Ukraine. The republic is coterminous with the Crimean Peninsula, lying between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. In 2014 Russia covertly invaded and illegally annexed Crimea, a move that was denounced by the international community.
Crimea profile - BBC News
WEBMay 31, 2012 · Given autonomous republic status within Russia after the Bolshevik revolution, Crimea was occupied by Nazi Germany following Hitler's invasion of Russia in June 1941.
Crimea - Russian Annexation, Crimean War, Tatar Rule | Britannica
WEBWhen the Revolution of 1917 led to the collapse of the Russian Empire, the remaining Crimean Tatars declared Crimea to be an independent democratic republic. During the Russian Civil War (1918–20), Crimea served as the final redoubt for White (anti- Bolshevik ) forces, and their defeat spelled the end of the independent Crimean state.
Autonomous Republic of Crimea - Wikipedia
WEBThe Autonomous Republic of Crimea is an administrative division of Ukraine encompassing most of Crimea that was annexed by Russia in 2014. The Autonomous Republic of Crimea occupies most of the peninsula, while the City of Sevastopol (a city with special status within Ukraine) occupies the rest.
How Crimea’s Complex History With Russia Dates Back to the …
WEBJul 12, 2018 · How Crimea’s Complex History With Russia Dates Back to the 19th Century. The peninsula has long loomed large for Russian and Soviet leaders. By: Alice Popovici. Updated: August 21, 2023 ...
Crimea summary | Britannica
WEBBelow is the article summary. For the full article, see Crimea . Crimea , Autonomous republic (pop., 2001: 2,033,700), southern Ukraine. It is coextensive with the Crimean Peninsula, which extends into the Black Sea. It covers 10,077 sq mi (26,100 sq km); its capital is Simferopol.
Crimea Holds a Key Place in Russia’s War Effort. Here’s What to …
WEBAug 16, 2022 · KYIV, Ukraine — The Crimean Peninsula dangles off Ukraine’s southern coast like a diamond, blessed with a temperate climate, expansive beaches, lush wheat fields and orchards stuffed with...
Republic of Crimea - Wikiwand
WEBThe Republic of Crimea is a republic of Russia, comprising most of the Crimean Peninsula, but excluding Sevastopol. Its territory corresponds to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a subdivision of Ukraine. Russia occupied and annexed the peninsula in 2014, although the annexation remains internationally unrecognized.
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