Did Crimea vote to leave Ukraine?

Crimea’s March 16 referendum occurred following the March 11 declaration of Crimea’s independence from Ukraine made by Crimea’s parliament, which was made following a controversial parliamentary vote of 78 in favour of, and 22 against Crimea’s secession from Ukraine.

Do you need a Russian visa for Crimea?

Crimea is under the de facto control of the Russian Federation. Any visit will require a Russian visa, and most visitors will reach the area via Russia. To the Ukrainian government, entering Crimea on a Russian visa is illegal entry to Ukrainian territory.

Why Crimea is Russian?

Crimea, like Ukraine, was captured by the Bolsheviks and remained part of all the same Russian empire, but now under the name of the USSR. However, in the Soviet Union Crimea was “lucky” even less than Ukraine. So for the leadership of the USSR Crimea, like all of Ukraine, still remained Russian).

What really happened in Crimea?

So it’s been nearly four years now since Russia seized the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine by force. This was a move that led to sanctions against Russia, also soured relations between Russia and the West. NPR’s Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim was in Crimea when Russian troops arrived, and he returned there this week.

Where can I live with a residency permit in Ukraine?

Once you have a residency permit you can reside in Ukraine for as long as it remains valid. More information is available at the SMS website (limited information available in English). Crimea: There is an extensive Russian Federation military presence in the Crimean Peninsula.

What is the current state of crime in Ukraine?

Crime targeting foreigners and property is common. Demonstrations, which have turned violent at times, regularly occur throughout Ukraine, including in Kyiv. Politically targeted assassinations and bombings have also occurred. There are reports of violent attacks on minority groups and police by radical groups.

Is the annexation of Crimea a good thing?

And I think it’s important to also say that even vocal critics of the annexation here in Crimea say not everything is bad. There really have been new investments such as kindergartens, schools, roads, hospitals, even some new power stations. All that is being built because Crimea is a prestige project for Vladimir Putin.