The Museum of Contemporary History of Russia presented a project on the reunification of Crimea with Russia

The exhibition project tells about the history of the development of Crimea from the 19th century to the present: in particular, about the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the defense of Sevastopol in 1941-1942, and the Crimean offensive operation of 1944.

In addition, at the exhibition you can see exhibits dedicated to the transfer of the territory of Crimea to the Ukrainian SSR in 1954, indicating that the decision was made without holding a referendum. Among the exhibits is also the pen of Russian President Vladimir Putin, with which he signed the Treaty on the admission of two new subjects to the Russian Federation — Crimea and Sevastopol. Visitors will be able to see items donated to the museum by Vladimir Zhirinovsky, including a commemorative medal that he was awarded for his personal contribution to the return of Crimea.

The museum we are in today has taught us that it always responds to the most important events. <…> What happened ten years ago, the return of Crimea and Sevastopol to their native harbor, to Russia, has indeed already become part of modern history. This happened before our eyes, with the participation of many of our colleagues and contemporaries,” noted Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, co-chairman of RIO Konstantin Mogilevsky during the opening of the exhibition.

I thank the exhibition department, which prepared such a wonderful exhibition, and the Russian Historical Society, with which we have close relations. This is always a lot of creative work on joint projectssays Irina Velikanova, director of the Museum of Contemporary History of Russia.

source: TASS