A unique Crimean Tatar national identity in Dobruja began to emerge in the last quarter of the 19th century. When Ismail Gasprinski, considered by many to be the father of Crimean Tatar nationalism, visited Köstence (Constanţa) in 1895 he discovered his newspaper Tercüman was already in wide circulation.
The emergence of a distinct Crimean Tatar national identity in Dobruja, particularly the presence of Ismail Gasprinski's newspaper Tercüman, signifies a significant development in the late 19th century. This event underscores the growing awareness and desire for self-determination among Crimean Tatars.