Appendix 1 Interview Questionnaire
1 . Can you please briefly introduce yourself , your background and tell how you and your family arrived in Crimea ? 2 . What is your main occupation in Crimea ? 3 . Can you tell me about the lives of Crimean Armenians after the collapse of the Soviet Union ? * * If the interviewee has been residing in Crimea since the 1990s
4 . What role does the Armenian language play in the lives of the Armenian community of Crimea ?
5 . Are you or any of your relatives involved in any volunteering / social events or initiatives organized by the Armenian Community in Crimea / Church ? 6 . Can you tell me about your experience in 2014 ? What challenges did you face ? 7 . What can be said about the lives of Crimean Armenians before and after 2014 ? What has changed ? Were Armenians enjoying more privileges during Ukrainian or Russian rule ?
8 . Can you please tell me about the impact of 2014 events on your life ? How did it affect your personal life ( for example if you had any loans taken from Ukrainian banks etc .)?
9 . How did the 2014 events affect your visa issues and traveling ? What I mean is that was it easier to travel before or after 2014 ?
10 . How connected do you feel to Armenia ? Has there been any action from Armenian organizations or has the government established contact with you ?
11 . What was the overall mood of the Crimean Armenians during the 44-Day War ? Have you been involved in any initiatives aimed at assisting Armenia during the war ?
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