Agenda Profile: Kalev Stoicescu
First reading of the bill (521 AE) on the declaration of the 1944 mass deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on recognizing the 1944 deportation of the Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide and condemning the occupation policy of the Russian Federation. The speaker very strongly supports Riigikogu Statement 521 AE, emphasizing the moral, ethical, and political necessity of its adoption. This position is strongly value-based, centering on historical justice and international law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep knowledge of the history of the Crimean Tatars, citing specific figures regarding the scale of the deportation (at least 191,000 people) and earlier waves of emigration. Historical facts and statistics are utilized to substantiate the definition of genocide, referencing specific individuals (Catherine the Great, Joseph Stalin, Lavrentiy Beria) and key events (1783, 1944, 2014).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly emotional and condemnatory, employing strong and negative metaphors (e.g., "cockroaches," "bloody dictator," "the famous executioner") to describe the crimes of Soviet and Tsarist Russia. The appeal targets both logic (historical data) and moral sentiment, emphasizing horror and injustice. The tone is urgent and demands unanimous support.
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Activity Patterns
The speech was given during the first reading of the Riigikogu statement. The speaker mentions signing the statement, indicating active involvement in the bill's initiation phase.
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are Tsarist Russia, the leaders of the Soviet Union (Stalin, Beria), and the modern Russian Federation, who are accused of criminal policies, occupation, and the destruction of Crimean Tatar culture. The criticism is intense and focuses on the brutality and crimes of these regimes, such as deportations and forced Russification.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative regarding the given draft resolution, thanking colleague Mati for the initiative and calling upon the Riigikogu to unanimously support the declaration. This indicates a desire to achieve broad political consensus on the issue of international justice.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international, centering on the history of the Crimean Peninsula, the fate of the Crimean Tatars, and Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Central Asia (Uzbekistan) is also mentioned for its role as a destination for deportations.
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Economic Views
The failure to compensate the returning Crimean Tatars for property seized by the Soviet authorities is mentioned, but broader economic perspectives are lacking.
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Social Issues
The central social theme is the rights of the indigenous people (Crimean Tatars), the preservation of their culture, and the condemnation of acts of genocide. Emphasis is placed on the brutal methods of national destruction and the danger of forced Russification.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting Riigikogu Statement 521 AE, which recognizes the deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide. The speaker is a proponent and signatory of the initiative, emphasizing the necessity of adopting the statement.
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