Eurovision (ESC) 2016 - Ukraine | Jamala - 1944

Ukrainian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 from Ukraine. The song 1944 describes the period of forced migration of Tatar people who resided in Crimea. The Soviet government ordered all Crimean Tatars to move to Eastern parts of the USSR including Siberia. Those who were against were killed or sent to prisons. This song is a tribute to all Crimean Tatars (inculding Jamala’s family who are Crimean Tatars) who became victims of this crime against humanity. DIsclaimer: The video content belongs to