Ukraine's Ethnically Divided Crimea Region

Pro-Russian graffiti in the town of Belgorosk ("We are with Russia")

Crimean parliament deputy and Russian nationalist Sergei Shuvainikov in his office in Simferopol. 

A sign in Shuvainikov's office advocating unity with Russia.

The Tatar community in Simferapol is seeking to build a cultural center in this ruined building, although their application has been challenged by an organization of Russian women.

Exiled Crimean separatist Yury Meshkov adresses a meeting of pro-Russian separatists in Simferopol via Skype from Moscow.  

A Christian message, a mosque, and an anti-Maidan billboard ('No to foreign interference!') on the road from Simferopol to Yalta.

The roads of Crimea are blanketed by thousands of Stop maidan billboards installed by a mysterious, lavishly funded nongovernmental organization. 

Dolls in traditional costumes at a Tatar art and culture museum in Semferopol. 

An World War II veteran leaves the Russia Cooperation Organization in Simferopol.

A cemetery outside Belogorsk with Christian graves on one side of wall and Muslim on the other.

An old Soviet war memorial in Simferopol, in front of the Crimean parliament.

A statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin in Yalta

Another Lenin monument in front of the Crimean government building in Simferopol.