Vasvi Abduraimov
Vasvi Abduraimov | |
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| Born | October 18, 1954 |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, activist |
| Known for | Chairman of New Milliy Fırqa, pro-Russian advocacy in Crimea |
Vasvi Ennanovich Abduraimov (, ; born 18 October 1954) serves as the chairman of New Milliy Fırqa. Recognized as a leading pro-Russian advocate in Crimea, he stands against the Mejlis and endorses the 2014 Russian annexation of the peninsula, while expressing criticism toward the Ukrainian government established after Euromaidan. Although aligned with Russia, Abduraimov has experienced conflicts with Russian officials regarding matters such as the "Crimean Rose" housing development, forced demolitions of Crimean Tatar residences, restrictions on public demonstrations, and other policies impacting the Crimean Tatar community.