Krasnohvardiiske Raion, known by Ukrainian authorities as Kurman Raion is one of the 25 regions of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a territory recognised by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and annexed by Russia. The administrative centre of the raion is the urban-type settlement of Krasnohvardiiske. Krasnohvardiiske Raion is located in the central part of Crimea. Population:

Settlements

The raion contains two urban-type settlements: Krasnohvardiiske and Oktiabrske, and eighty-two villages, including: • Kalinine • Karpivka • Krasna Poliana

History

Russian annexation of Crimea

In 2014, Russia unilaterally and illegally annexed Crimea from Ukraine. This has not been recognized by the international community, but Russia has continued to occupy the peninsula.

2020 Ukrainian administrative reform

In July 2020, Ukraine conducted an administrative reform throughout its de jure territory. This included Crimea, which was still occupied by Russia. Crimea was reorganized from 14 raions and 11 municipalities into 10 raions, with municipalities abolished altogether. The territory of Kurman Raion was expanded to also include the territories of Pervomaiske Raion, but has not yet been implemented due to the ongoing Russian occupation.