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1 of 8Soldiers of the honor guard prepare to march as people celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the decree on the annexation of the Crimea by the Russian Federation, on March 18, 2015 in Sevastopol, Crimea.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
2 of 8People celebrate the first anniversary of the annexation, March 18, 2015 in Sevastopol.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
3 of 8Soldiers march in Sevastopol, March 18, 2015.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
4 of 8Anniversary celebrations in Sevastopol, March 18, 2015.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
5 of 8People celebrate the annexation in Sevastopol, March 18, 2015.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
6 of 8People sing on the first anniversary of the annexation to Russia, March 18, 2015 in Sevastopol.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
7 of 8People celebrate the first anniversary of the annexation, March 18, 2015 in Sevastopol.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images -
8 of 8A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin signing the decree is shown on the first anniversary of the annexation, March 18, 2015 in Sevastopol.Alexander Aksakov—Getty Images
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