title: Formation of the Power Structures and Policies in Crimea During the Transition Period: 2014 – 2016
abstract: In March 2014 following the military intervention of the Russian troops into the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the latter announced its independence and, through the illegal referendum, declared its entrance into the Russian Federation. The period between 2014 and 2016 this article concentrates on is considered as transitional period insofar as the most important issues were to be solved. Among them, one can name the formation of the institutions and legal framework, new appointments and politi
journal: IBAD Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi