Socio-Political Situation of the Crimean Tatars
Socio-Political Situation of the Crimean Tatars

Author(s): Maria Piechowska
Subject(s): Politics, Regional Geography, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Politics and Identity
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Crimea; Tatars; socio-political situation; russification; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: Since the annexation of Crimea by Russia, a systemic policy of discrimination against its indigenous population - the Crimean Tatars - has been carried out on the territory of the peninsula. This nation, which for historical reasons shows mostly anti-Russian and pro-Ukrainian attitudes, is treated by Russia as an obstacle in consolidating its power in Crimea. The international community has limited possibilities to put pressure on Russia to end this practice. However, any actions supporting the Tatars may slow down the process of russification of the peninsula and promote restoring the territorial integrity of Ukraine

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