This tweet is from the prominent Crimean blogger using the handle "KRYMsky Ukr" (loosely translated as "Crimean Ukie") who compiles the popular daily overview of Crimean social media ironically titled CrimeaIsOurs News. Translation: "The [Crimean Tatar] Mejlis call for EU to ban Russia from using the SWIFT international banking system and embargo Russian oil" https://twitter.com/nv_krym/status/729323271863316480 Displaying Ukrainian national symbols in Crimea--although not explicitly prohibited by Russian law--could land you in jail on charges of "extremism" if caught, an example of which is a jail sentence of 15 days for carrying a Ukrainian flag. People who take this significant risk show extraordinary courage. This tweet from user "Nevilnyi Krym" (Imprisoned Crimea) posts a picture of one such brave soul. Caption reads: "One more photo from Sevastopol today." https://twitter.com/nv_krym/status/728885147408420865 The same user posted a short story from one of Sevastopol's schools. Translation: "A typical Sevastopol school. An official meeting is taking place, reviewing conduct and songs for May 9 [Victory Day] Children are dressed in camouflage and their uniforms. A wave of patriotism grips everyone from head to toe. A performance of the Russian Federation's national anthem begins (at the same official meeting). And suddenly... It appears that a girl and a boy from one of the elementary (!) grades are standing silently. To a remark by her classroom teacher, the girl quietly replied: "This is not my anthem, I will not sing it" [in Ukrainian]. The boy stood silent, said nothing, but did not start to sing. Maybe it's love?"Меджлис призывает ЕС отключить россию от международной банковской системы SWIFT и ввести эмбарго на российскую нефтьhttps://t.co/VxaWtcnYMN
— КРИМський УКР (@Crimea_Ukr) May 8, 2016
An anonymous resident of Crimea hidden behind the handle of Avgust Landmesser posted the photograph of graffiti depicting the yellow and blue Crimean Tatar tamga together with the Ukrainian national flag. Caption: "Bakhchysarai today."Бахчисарай сегодня pic.twitter.com/uIZ8VZl85T
— August (@juzhanin) May 2, 2016
This Crimean family celebrated Victory Day with Ukraine. Translation: "#Crimea. We brought out the Ukrainian food stockpiles, cheese from Belarus and at the moment we feel great. :) Happy Victory Day, Ukraine!"#Крым Достали украинские запасы,сыр из Беларуси и на данный момент отлично себя чувствуем. :)
— *NIL* (@NUkrainia) May 9, 2016
С Днем Победы,Украина! pic.twitter.com/RGJN7N1SIw
As mentioned above, wearing or exhibiting Ukrainian national and ethnic symbols--although not explicitly prohibited by Russian law--will land you in jail on "extremism" charges. All the more respect for this man, wearing it in downtown Simferopol, the capital of Russia-annexed Crimea. Translation: "This Brave Man walked in the center of occupied #Simferopol, not even attempting to hide. Respect!"В центре оккупированного #Симферополь не скрываясь шел этот Смелый Человек.
— *NIL* (@NUkrainia) May 6, 2016
Респект! pic.twitter.com/fZPVMQYioY
Another photograph from Crimea posted by "Lyudmila from Crimea" depicts colorful graffiti "Ukraine above all!" and has a caption: "Today in Simferopol."Сегодня в Симферополе... pic.twitter.com/JM1mY5dXUm
— ЛюдмилаИЗкрыма (@mangup2332) April 8, 2016
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