The Crimean Tatar Resource Center continues an information and board campaign throughout Ukraine dedicated to the restoration of historical names in the occupied Crimea.
Let us recall that over the past three centuries the Crimean peninsula has undergone large-scale Russification and Sovietization, which is clearly reflected in the renaming of various geographical names.
First of all, the Russian government at different times did this in order to destroy the culture, language and history of the indigenous peoples of Ukraine – the Crimean Tatars, Karaites and Krymchaks, as well as their connection with their native land. In Crimea, thousands of historical names of settlements and geographical objects were renamed, for example, Aqmescit became Simferopol, Aqyar – Sevastopol, and Ichki – Sovietskyy.
Today it is extremely important to work on restoring the historical toponymy of Crimea, which is of great importance for establishing justice for the forcibly deported Crimean Tatar people, for whom the preservation of their identity and history is vital. Moreover, the restoration of historical toponyms in Crimea is an important step for the de-occupation of Crimea and our victory.
In the photo you can see posters in Cherkasy and Lviv. Subsequently, similar boards will be placed in other cities of Ukraine.
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The #LIBERATECRIMEA campaign was presented by the Crimean Tatar Resource Center as part of the Engage Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Pact in Ukraine. The content of the campaign is the sole responsibility of Pact and its partners and does not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the US Government.