First edition of memorable dates of Crimean history to be presented in Kyiv

The first edition systematizing important events and figures in the history of the peninsula is being presented in Kyiv. The calendar should become a tool for popularizing truthful information and countering disinformation about Crimean Tatars.

This was reported by Krym.Realii with reference to the announcement of the event.

The presentation of the book "Calendar of significant and memorable dates in the history of Crimea and the Crimean Tatar people" is to be held in Kyiv on May 7. The event will begin at the Crimean House.

According to the organizers, this is the first edition that combines information about important historical events and prominent figures who played a significant role in the development of Crimea and the Crimean Tatar people in one source.

The authors of the project emphasized that the Calendar aims to better familiarize readers with the history of the Crimean Tatar people and their contribution to the development of culture, science, and society. At the same time, it aims to refute common myths and misinformation about the Crimean Tatars. The project was implemented with the support of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED).

The publication covers key dates of cultural, political and social significance and will be useful for educators and anyone interested in the history of the peninsula and its peoples.

Recently, during the Interparliamentary Assembly in Uzbekistan, Ukraine presented an exhibition dedicated to Crimean Tatar culture and initiated a discussion on the importance of religion and heritage in times of war. The event united international partners around the issues of preserving national identity and protecting Ukrainian political prisoners.

On April 17, Ukraine commemorated the victims of the mass shooting of Crimean Tatar intellectuals in 1938. Back then, the Soviet regime executed 36 prominent figures of culture, science, and public life - this crime was part of a large-scale repression aimed at destroying the Crimean Tatar identity.

After the annexation of Crimea, the Russian occupation forces began to actively transform the peninsula's information space to suit their own narratives, both in terms of content and language. Intent has investigated how many media outlets are left that provide truthful information about the situation in the occupied Crimea.

Анна Бальчінос