In the new documentary film THE REAL HISTORY OF CRIMEA, Akim Galimov breaks down all the fakes and historical myths about Crimea that Russia uses in its war against Ukraine. Whose is Crimea really? What is the role of Ukrainians in the history of the peninsula? And what crimes did the Kremlin commit to destroy the indigenous population of Crimea? We have found unique documents in the Swedish Military Archives, Istanbul University and other institutions that show that Russia seized these lands through fraudulent schemes, deceiving the entire civilized world. You will see Ukrainian settlements in Crimea on old maps. They existed when no Russians lived on the peninsula. Akim Galimov will introduce you to the Gerays, the living descendants of the only Crimean Tatar dynasty of khans who ruled the peninsula for almost 400 years. And they clearly know the answer to the question of whose Crimea really is.

This material has been prepared as part of the "Comprehensive Disinformation Awareness Campaign" implemented by 1+1 Media and smart Angel in cooperation with expert organizations with the financial support of the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of the program's editorial team and does not necessarily reflect the position of the EU. The project was created in cooperation with the European Union in Ukraine. The facts presented in the film were verified by the charitable organization VoxUkraine as part of the independent factchecking project VoxCheck.

Creative producer of the film: Anna Yurlovska
Director of Photography: Daria Sarycheva
Screenwriters: Lyudmyla Syvak, Andriy Pertsen, Yevhenia Podobna
Executive producer: Stanislav Zurakhov
General producer: Akim Galimov

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In the Real History project, Akim Galimov creates short videos on important historical topics that are being speculated on by Russia. We want you to know the truth about the agreements Khmelnytsky signed with Russia. About how Russia annexed and artificially imposed Russian policy on Ukrainian territories. About the ruthlessness of the punitive system of the Russian Empire and the USSR. What connects Ukraine and Crimea. You need to hear the truth so that you never succumb to the Kremlin's manipulations again. In addition, it is time to tell Ukrainians the true stories of its heroes. Bandera, Chornovil, Plahotniuk these and other people gave their lives for an independent and free Ukraine. We need to know the real historical facts in order to understand everything that is happening today. All facts are verified by professional historians.