Crimea in the Russian-Turkish relations History and Current Reality The article examines the historical process of incorporation of the Crimean Khanate by the Russian Empire in the XVIII century. and voluntary joining of Crimea to Russia in 2014. The current situation because of the Crimea is inevitably reflected in the relations between Russia and Turkey. Both countries remain a number of significant interest due to their national interests, outlook and perception of the world. In the new geopolitical realities we develop a modern system of regional security in the Black Sea and on the relations between Russia and Turkey is dependent security and cooperation in the region.