Mustafa Dzhemilev

Leader of the Crimean Tatar National Movement · Ukraine · On the map · Politicians · Born 1943 · age 83

Mustafa Abduldzhemil Jemilev, also known widely with his adopted descriptive surname Qırımoğlu "Son of Crimea" ; born 13 November 1943, Ay Serez, Crimea, is the former chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People and a member of the Ukrainian Parliament since 1998.

Mustafa Dzhemilev is read about 152 times a day, in 31 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 14 November 2026

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2024Czech Medal of MeritAward2023Hero of Ukraine, Order of the StateAward2020Medal for Distinguished Contribution to DiplomacyAward2018Order of LibertyAward2016“My life plan from early childhood included everything, depending on the books I read and movies I watched, but political activity.”In their words22 June 2016"Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview With MP Mustafa Dzhemilev"Read the whole statement

“Russia has once again demonstrated that not a single memorandum or agreement signed with it guarantees security and territorial integrity.”In their words22 June 2016"Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview With MP Mustafa Dzhemilev"Read the whole statement

“Until the occupation of our land is over, we cannot make any deals.”In their words18 May 2016CBC NewsRead the whole statement

Honorary DoctorateAward2014“If a person is to think about the future of his own children, he must first have a homeland. If he does not have a homeland, that nation will not have a perspective.”In their words11 May 2014"Kırımoğlu: 'Sanki Kırım'ı Unutmuş Gibiler'"Read the whole statement

Honorary DoctorateAwardOrder of the RepublicAwardRegistered firearmsAwardSolidarity PrizeAward2012“The occupation of Crimea must prove to be increasingly costly for Russia.”In their words14 August 2012"The lessons of loss: Leader of Crimean Tatars Mustafa Dzhemilev talks Putin and ongoing fight for Crimea"Read the whole statement

2007Order "For Intellectual Courage"Award2006“If you have hurt even a single innocent person, even if you remain independent, that struggle for independence will never be considered a victory.”In their words5 April 2006Dünya Demokrasi Hareketi şeref belgesi töreniRead the whole statement

2005Victor Gollancz PrizeAward2003Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 4th classAward1998Nansen Refugee AwardAward1996Honorary DoctorateAward1943Born13 November 1943

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Mustafa Dzhemilev

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First of all, we do not trade with our loyalty expecting whose bid will be higher. We have decided a long time ago.
2 April 2014 · "Interview with Mustafa Dzemilev at the UN Security Council", Own words
The main merit of the Crimean Tatar national movement is that we avoided bloodshed in our struggle.
, Own words
I knew from an early age that we had been vilely evicted from the Crimea, and that the Soviet government was bad.
, Own words

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Awards

Czech Medal of Merit2024

Hero of Ukraine, Order of the State2023

Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland2021

Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Diplomacy2020

Order of Liberty2018

Honorary Doctorate2016

Order for Merits to Lithuania2015

Honorary Doctorate2014

Order of the Republic2014

Solidarity Prize2014

Registered firearms2014

Light of Justice Award2011

Order "For Intellectual Courage"2007

Victor Gollancz Prize2005

Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 4th class2003

Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine2003

Nansen Refugee Award1998

Honorary Doctorate1996

People's Hero of Ukraine

Badge of honor «For services to the Crimean Tatar people»

About this person

Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for the Affairs of the Crimean Tatar People (2014-2019). He is a member of the Crimean Tatar National Movement and a former Soviet dissident.

Country

Ukraine