In March 2014, an event of exceptional importance happened: Crimea, which was part of Ukraine since 1954, joined Russia. In the West, this was perceived sharply negatively and caused fierce anti-Russian propaganda. What changes have occurred in the life of Crimeans after joining?
Joining of Crimea to Russia
Crimeans got rid of the threats of repression and the horrors of the military conflict after joining Russia. Most Crimean residents have always considered the transfer of their peninsula to Ukraine to be a serious mistake of the USSR authorities. This is convincingly evidenced by the results of the referendum, when the Crimeans spoke in favor of returning to Russia.
As a result of the promptly held referendum in Crimea, under the protection of the military units of the Russian Federation deployed there, the Crimeans turned out to be Russian citizens, whom she can protect with all available forces and means. The residents of Donetsk and Lugansk regions, who also voted to secede from Ukraine, are trying to subjugate the Kiev regime, which came to power in late February through an unconstitutional coup, using aircraft, artillery, and armored vehicles.
In addition to the military, semi-legal formations created at the expense of Ukrainian oligarchs are participating in this punitive operation. The war has already claimed many lives, caused tremendous material damage. There is no doubt that Crimeans would have expected the same fate if Crimea had not joined Russia.
Changes regarding the life and life of Crimeans
A significant number of residents of the Crimean peninsula have already received Russian passports, officially becoming citizens of the Russian Federation. And many of those who have not yet managed to acquire these documents have applied to the Federal Migration Service of Russia for citizenship. The number of Crimeans who wished to retain Ukrainian citizenship is relatively small.
On March 30, 2014, Crimea passed to Moscow time, instead of the Kiev one used earlier. Thus, residents of the Crimea want to more fully adapt to Russian conditions, not only officially, but also considering biorhythms.
The size of pensions and wages in the Crimea gradually began to increase. The leadership of the Russian Federation set a goal during 2014-2015. pull them up to the average Russian level.
In order to prevent a decrease in the number of tourists visiting the Crimea, a large number of additional air flights were organized from Russian cities to Simferopol Airport. Design work is underway on the construction of a bridge across the Kerch Strait, which will help maintain the year-round land connection of Crimea with mainland Russia.
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