Russia's annexation of Crimea was recognized internationally only by countries such as North Korea and Sudan. In Russia, it touched off a wave of patriotism, and “Krym nash!” -– or “Crimea is ours!” -– became a rallying cry.

The situation in Crimea has never been stable. We feel Ukrainian, but we don't know what awaits us there in the future. My grandmother and grandfather say outright that they are ready to die, but on their own terms,

The situation in Crimea has never been stable. We feel Ukrainian, but we don’t know what awaits us there in the future. My grandmother and grandfather say outright that they are ready to die, but on their terms - says Kateryna Kravchenko.