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American Association of Crimean Türks

A cultural and religious organization of the Crimean Tatar diaspora in the US, active since 1961 in Brooklyn.

About this project

Founded on November 14, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York
Runs its own Language and Arts School, preserving Crimean Tatar language, dances, and customs
Maintains a Heritage Museum and archive documenting the history of the 1944 deportation

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