Republic of Crimea, Autonomous region in southern Ukraine.
The Republic of Crimea occupies the Crimean Peninsula in southern Ukraine, surrounded by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Simferopol serves as its main administrative and urban center.
The Republic of Crimea was established as an autonomous region in February 1992 following the collapse of the Soviet Union and Ukraine's independence. The region has since experienced significant political transitions.
The region reflects influences from Russian, Ukrainian, and Crimean Tatar communities in its buildings, religious sites, and street life. Walking through towns, you notice how these different traditions have shaped the local environment.
Simferopol has an international airport and railway connections serving multiple directions. Local buses and trolleybuses connect the city and surrounding areas for getting around.
Simferopol operates one of the world's longest trolleybus routes, extending across several dozen kilometers. This unusual transit system connects different districts through a single continuous line.
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