On the 81st anniversary of the tragic deportation of the Crimean Tatar people, the Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs held commemorative events.
Future law enforcement officers took part in thematic advisory sessions that included a lecture on the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people and a knowledge quiz on the historical events.
Cadets watched the video “What Wasn’t Condemned Yesterday Is Repeated Today,” produced by the Crimean Tatar Resource Center. The video highlights the events of May 18, 1944, when, on Stalin’s orders, the forced deportation of the indigenous Crimean Tatars from their homeland began. Around 238,500 people were affected, and 46.2% of the deportees died within the first few years.
In addition, cadets were presented with the documentary “Jamala: Songs of Freedom.” The renowned singer actively promotes Crimean Tatar culture and openly speaks about the deportation tragedy — her 2016 Eurovision-winning performance of the song “1944” carried profound symbolism.
“This song holds deep personal meaning for Jamala, as her great-grandmother, along with her small children, was deported to Central Asia. One of the girls did not survive the journey. Thus, Jamala is not only ethnically Crimean Tatar but also an active representative of her people on the international stage,” cadets noted during the discussion.
Such events at DSUIA contribute to fostering historical awareness, tolerance, and solidarity with all peoples who have suffered under totalitarian regimes.
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