Crimeans and Ukrainians continue to fight to preserve their culture and heritage in occupied Ukraine.
Event Overview
After the illegal occupation of Crimea in 2014, Russia continues to pursue its cruel campaign to erase the culture of all Ukrainian citizens. From destroying heritage centers to forcibly deporting children, the Kremlin continues committing crimes against Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian culture, language, and traditions.
On May 18, 2023 - the Day of Remembrance of Crimean Tatar Deportation - experts discuss Russia’s attempts at cultural erasure and the international community’s response to protection of Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar cultural heritage in temporary occupied Crimea.
Welcome and Introduction
Sam Greene, Director, Democratic Resilience, Center for European Policy Analysis
Opening Remarks
H.E. Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States
Speakers
Elmira Ablyalimova-Chiyhoz, Head, Crimean Institute for Strategic Studies
Alim Aliev, Deputy Director, Ukrainian Institute
Kateryna Busol, Senior Lecturer, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Ukraine
Maria Tomak, Head, Crimea Platform Department at the Mission of the President of Ukraine in Crimea
Moderated by
Elina Beketova, Democracy Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis
This event is hosted in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States.
