Photo exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of the reunification of the Crimea and Sevastopol with Russia, representing the work of photographers Agency " Russia today ", opened on Tuesday in the Moscow press center MIA " Russia today ".

the gala opening was attended by the Head of the Crimea Sergey Aksenov, speaker of the Crimean Parliament Vladimir Konstantinov and CEO of MIA "Russia today" Dmitry Kiselev.

"currently, some photos are viewed is surreal. At least the photos from the Maidan. Someone not so lucky, and he stayed there, and the Crimea was saved from the war and took the chance for a better life, " said Kiselyov.

The head of the Crimea Feldman added that exposure causes "nostalgic in a good way," noting that the reunification of the Crimea with Russia was without a single shot. Konstantinov has called the Referendum in Crimea is unique.

"Each photo is of high artistic value and high information charge. Our photographers have tried. I wish I remembered Andrei Stenin, photographer, whom we lost on Friday. Colleagues continue to work with risk to life, so these pictures are not the only way, " said Kiselyov at a press conference after the opening of the exhibition.

Crimea and located on the Crimean Peninsula Sevastopol became the Russian regions after the referendum on 16 March 2014, when more than 96% voted for reaching these areas from Ukraine and reunification with Russia. The referendum was a reaction to the coup in Kiev on 22 February.

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