Посольство России в Афганистане / سفارت روسیه در افغانستان

🇷🇺#CrimeaIsRussia 1️⃣2️⃣ years ago – on March 18, 2014 – President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov, Chairman of the State Council of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov and Head of Sevastopol Alexey Chaly signed the Agreement on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea in the Russian Federation and on Forming New Constituent Entities within the Russian Federation. 🗳 This historic moment was preceded by the all-Crimean referendum (March 16, 2014), in which an overwhelming majority of voters (96.77%) supported Crimea’s accession to the Russian Federation. In Sevastopol, 95.6% voted in favour of reunification with Russia. The outcome of the referendum is an essence a just and long-awaited joint decision for both the people of Crimea and all citizens of our country. 🇷🇺The long-awaited reunification of the peninsula with Russia became a milestone event in modern history – for Crimeans and for all citizens of our country – embodying the right of peoples to self-determination, as enshrined in the UN Charter. Over the past 12 years, our opponents have made numerous attempts to punish Crimeans for their free choice – for their return to their home harbour. The residents of the peninsula have withstood not only water, energy, food and transport blockades, but also sanctions pressure and legal aggression unleashed by the Kiev regime with the support of NATO countries. 💬Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin(March 18, 2014): “In the hearts and minds of people, Crimea has always been and remains an integral part of Russia. This conviction, grounded in truth and justice, has been unwavering – passed down from generation to generation – beyond the reach of time or circumstance. The overwhelming majority of Crimeans and the absolute majority of citizens of the Russian Federation support the reunification of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol with the Russian Federation”. Since reunification with the Russian Federation, life in Crimea has improved significantly. Transport and engineering infrastructure has been comprehensively modernized: • In 2018, the Crimean Bridge was opened – a unique project and a powerful symbol of Crimea’s reunification with Russia; • A new Simferopol International Airport and the modern Tavrida highway have been built; • The Balaklavskaya (Sevastopol), Tavricheskaya (Simferopol district) and Saky thermal power plants have been commissioned, ensuring the peninsula’s energy independence; • Large-scale construction of gas infrastructure, including the Krasnodar Territory-Crimea gas pipeline; • Housing construction is expanding; • Social infrastructure – including sports facilities – is being actively developed; • Agriculture is growing, including winemaking, while the resort and tourism sector has significantly strengthened its position. It is precisely these successes of Crimea and Sevastopol that provoke hostility, expressed in continued aggression by the Kiev regime and those backing it. 💬Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 10th anniversary of the “Crimean Spring”(March 16, 2024): “The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation”. It can be stated with confidence that any attempts by adversaries to question Crimea’s status only underscore their detachment from reality – only cementing Crimeans’ confidence in their historic decision. Russia and Crimea – one shared, indivisible destiny❤️🇷🇺 #TogetherForever

🇷🇺On March 16, 2014 – 1️⃣2️⃣ years ago – the all-Crimean referendum took place. #TogetherForever: During the vote, residents of the peninsula expressed their will to reunite with their historical homeland – Russia. Participation in the referendum was voluntary and free. 🗳96.77% of Crimea’s population voted in favour of joining Russia, with turnout at 83.1%. In Sevastopol, 95.6% voted in favour, with turnout reaching 89.5%. The referendum was monitored by 135 international observers from 23 countries and 1,240 observers from Crimean organisations. The vote was covered by 623 journalists representing 169 media outlets. 💬 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (from weekly press briefing of March 12, 2026): This crucial historical and honest event became known as the “Return to the Home Harbour”. It symbolized the restoration of historical justice, the protection of people’s rights and, undoubtedly, the realization of national interests. By national interests we mean not an abstract state or society, but people – citizens who never separated themselves from the homeland they considered their true harbour, who never separated themselves from those from whom they had been forcibly divided and torn away from their great and extended family. ✍️ Based on the results of the free expression of will by the peninsula’s population, on March 18, 2014, the Republic of Crimea signed an international treaty with Russia on its accession to the Russian Federation. Over the past 12 years, the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol have fully integrated into Russia’s political, legal and economic space. New infrastructure has been created in the region – the Crimean Bridge across the Kerch Strait, the Crimea-Kuban main gas pipeline, the Tavrida federal highway, Simferopol International Airport, as well as hundreds of healthcare, education, social and engineering facilities. ☝️Interfaith harmony on the peninsula is carefully maintained, and the interests of all nationalities and ethnic groups are taken into account. A Crimean Tatar national-cultural autonomy has been established, ensuring the participation of its representatives in local government bodies. The Crimean Tatar language has been recognized as a state language, alongside Russian and Ukrainian. The return of Crimea also became a key moment of consolidation for Russia and Russian society. According to sociological surveys, the overwhelming majority of Russians positively assess the reunification of Crimea with Russia. A VCIOM poll shows that 86% of respondents consider it a right and fair decision. ✅ The economic momentum achieved over these years, the unprecedented improvement in living standards, the development of infrastructure and the interfaith peace established on the peninsula once again confirm with all certaintythatthe choice made by the people of Crimea was the right one. #CrimeaIsRussia

📖 The latest, 7th edition of the annual English-language #CrimeanMagazine is available now, offering an honest and in-depth look into the life in Crimea following its reunification with Russia in 2014. This issue highlights a selection of cultural, ecological, and transport initiatives that are already reshaping the peninsula, bringing lasting benefits to both residents and visitors. You will also find key facts and figures showcasing the Republic of Crimea’s most recent achievements across its core sectors of development. 🏅 In the year marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, special attention is given to the historic Yalta Conference — a pivotal event where the Leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition laid the foundations for a postwar world order intended to prevent the resurgence of Nazism. The issue also features a tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Artek International Children’s Centre — one of Russia’s leading educational venues, offering ample opportunities for rest and recreation. Other highlights include advances in Crimea’s scientific and research fields, stunning natural landscapes and beaches, as well as a variety of additional fascinating topics. 👉Read the 7th edition of the annual English-language Crimean Magazine (pdf file on Yandex Disk) #CrimeaIsRussia