1954 Transfer of the Crimean region to the Ukrainian SSR
65 years ago, on February 19, 1954, a decree was issued by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the transfer of the Crimean region from the RSFSR to the Ukrainian SSR. On April 26, this act was approved by the session of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, which adopted the relevant law. On June 2, corresponding changes were made to the constitution of the RSFSR, and on June 17, to the Constitution of the Ukrainian SSR.