Berkin
Berkin is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Given name * Berkin Elvan (1999–2014), Turkish victim of police brutality *Berkin Kamil Arslan (born 1992), Turkish football player *Berkin Usta (born 2000), Turkish Olympian alpine skier Surname * Carol Berkin (born 1942), American historian and author See also *Burkin Burkin (russian: Буркин) is a Russian masculine surname, its feminine counterpart is Burkina. Notable people with the surname include: *Yuli Burkin (born 1960), Russian science fiction writer and musician See also *Berkin {{surname Rus ...

Berkin Elvan
Berkin Elvan (5 January 1999 – 11 March 2014) was a 15-year-old boy who was hit on the head by a tear-gas canister fired by a police officer in Istanbul during the June 2013 anti-government protests in Turkey. He died on March 11, 2014. Lawyers representing the family said Elvan's condition worsened over the last week of his life, with his weight dropping to 16 kg from 45 kg. Widespread demonstrations erupted following Berkin's death. He was buried at the Feriköy Cemetery, Istanbul. His father was from Tokat, while his mother was from Tunceli. Events On the 16 June 2013, Berkin Elvan was in an area where the Gezi Park protests unfolded near his home in Okmeydanı, Istanbul. That day his mother wanted to go out and buy bread, but Berkin bravely said that the streets were too dangerous and because he was younger, he could run faster in case of an emergency. Thats when he was hit on the head by a tear gas canister thrown by the police officer Fatih Dalgalı. Howeve ...
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Carol Berkin
Carol Ruth Berkin (born October 1, 1942) is an American historian and author specializing in women's role in American colonial history. Biography She was born in Mobile, Alabama. She is divorced with two children. She graduated from Barnard College in 1964 and holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University. She taught at Baruch College from 1972 to 2008 and has taught at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York since 1983. She is currently Baruch Presidential Professor of History at the City University of New York The City University of New York ( CUNY; , ) is the Public university, public university system of Education in New York City, New York City. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 25 campuses: eleven Upper divis .... She has worked as a historical commentator for several television documentaries, most notably PBS's ''Dolley Madison: America’s First Lady''. Awards Berkin has received the Bancroft Dissertation Award fro ...
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Berkin Usta
Berkin Usta (born 29 May 2000) is a Turkish male Olympian alpine skier. Early years Berkin Usta was born in Bursa, Turkey on 29 May 2000. His father Yahya Usta was a national alpine skier. He began skiing at age of only two and half. He studies International Trade and Business at Istanbul Bilgi University. Sports career Usta performs alpine skiing, and is a member of 16 Sports Club" in his hometown. He participated in the grand slalom event of the 2017 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival in Erzurum, Turkey, and ranked 21st. He competes at the 2022 Winter Olympics The 2022 Winter Olympics (2022年冬季奥林匹克运动会), officially called the XXIV Olympic Winter Games () and commonly known as Beijing 2022 (2022), was an international winter multi-sport event held from 4 to 20 February 2022 in Beij ... in Beijing, China. See also * Turkey at the 2017 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival * Turkey at the 2022 Winter Olympics References External links * ...
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Berkin Kamil Arslan
Berkin Kamil Arslan (born 3 February 1992) is a Turkish footballer who currently plays as a winger for Manisa BB. In June 2007, he signed a three-year contract with Galatasaray which was later extended by another two years. After 78 matches for the reserve team he joined Kartalspor on loan in January 2012. His contract with Galatasaray expired in May 2012 and he joined Şanlıurfaspor Şanlıurfa S.K. is a Turkish sports club located in Şanlıurfa. The football team currently plays in the TFF Second League TFF 2. Lig (Turkish Football Federation Second League), is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It wa .... References BERKİN ARSLAN BÜYÜKŞEHİR’E İMZA ATTI 45haber.com, 25 December 2015 External linksStatisticsat TFF.org * * 1992 births Living people People from Milas Turkish footballers Association football wingers Galatasaray S.K. footballers Kartalspor footballers Şanlıurfaspor footballers Bucaspor footballers Manisa FK footba ...
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