Politics & Government

Formation of the Crimean Autonomous Republic

The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was established within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, reflecting the Soviet government's approach to manage national minorities. This development aimed to grant autonomy to the Crimean Tatar population and grant them some degree of governance over their local affairs. The decision came after the civil unrest and revolutions spreading across the region as the Bolshevik regime sought to consolidate its power.

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