(English) Crimea: expectations vs. reality

In exchange for the support of Crimean residents, Vladimir Putin promised stability, economic growth and abundance of tourists. After four months of “prosperous” life as a part of the Russian Federation, it became obvious that all, once so appealing, promises were used only as a lure. The infographic below displays the life of the residents of Crimean peninsula before and after the March 18 plebiscite…

Crimea reality vs expectations Eng