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Embroidery Day- Hluhovtsova Alina
Every third Thursday of May is Embroidery Day, a special holiday for Ukrainians Embroidery is a talisman, a symbol, a desire for freedom and love for the Motherland. An embroidered shirt is a national garment that is in every Ukrainian’s closet, but you don’t need a special occasion to wear it. To kindergarten or school,… Read more
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A Very Brief History of Crimean Tatars under Russian and Soviet Rule from 1783-1991 – J. Otto Pohl
The Crimean Tatars came under direct Russian rule in 1783 and later formed an autonomous region in the USSR from 1921 to 1945 when it was downgraded to a normal oblast within the RSFSR following the 18-20 May 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars to Uzbekistan and the Urals. The Crimean Tatars were not allowed… Read more
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Anti-Colonial War: Why Ukraine Fights for Survival- Yevgeniia Genova
Back in May, over a decade ago, I encountered a family of Russians and a Belarusian at a scientific conference in Kyiv. All of us shared a background in philology and had come to the Ukrainian capital to exchange scholarly insights and experiences, to listen to colleagues’ presentations, and to delve into the world of… Read more
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Was the October 7 attack caused by a deep crack between the Israeli intelligence community and the Netanyahu government? Dr. Hasan Mesut Önder
When dealing with a surprise attack with national and international implications, a process analysis of how the event unfolded is necessary. Prior to October 7, Israeli society met the Netanyahu government’s steps towards judicial reform with serious resistance. During the demonstrations that lasted for weeks, it was reflected in the Israeli media that all layers… Read more
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Oda TV’s Slanders on Crimean Tatars: The Second TASS Communiqué? – Emel Crimea Foundation-Emel Journal
On April 27, 2024, an internet news site called odatv.com published a news (or rather, more precisely, a comment in a news appearance) titled “Cold War propaganda from the Karar newspaper: Red Army concert was cancelled… What does it have to do with the Circassian Exile” with an inscription “source: news center”. Let’s point out… Read more
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Deportation (From the Memories of My Mother, Edaye Y.)- Lilya Tanatar
May 18, 1944, was definitely a black day for all Crimean Tatar people. No matter what geography they live in, when May 18 is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind for members of our people is that terrible night of the deportation. It is not possible to forget, nor to forgive! This year,… Read more
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