Long Road Home: Marking Fifth Anniversary of Crimea’s Reunification With Russia – Sputnik International

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On 18 March, the Republic of Crimea is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its reunification with Russia.On 27 February 2015, the State Council of Crimea amended a Law On Holidays and Memorable Dates of the Republic of Crimea, making 18 March an official holiday to be celebrated every year as the Day of Crimea’s Reunification with Russia.Crimea and Sevastopol became Russian regions after a referendum held on 16 March 2014, when 97 percent of those who participated in the vote sup

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