Is it possible to bring back Crimean Tatar toponymy to the streets of Aqmescit? How can historical buildings be preserved? And how can AI assist researchers in this? These and other important issues were discussed at the scientific-practical conference «Here Begins My Homeland: Priorities for the Development of Local History Activities.» The event took place on May 17 in Aqmescit. It was organized by the Sh. Marjani Institute of History with the support of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Crimea and the newspaper «Voice of Crimea new.»