The Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878 would be a key moment in the history of the Dobrujan Circassians. They saw the Bulgarians as guilty for the war, as they had revolted against the Ottoman Empire earlier in the April Uprising of 1876. Thus, during the conflict, many Circassian fighters massacred Bulgarians and also Lipovans (ethnic Russians of Dobruja) and Ukrainians, especially in Tulcea. Because they were perceived as highly problematic, in the Treaty of San Stefano that put an end to the war, a clause was added whereby the Circassians of the newly liberated Balkan lands, including Dobruja, would be expelled. Additionally, through this treaty, Romania gained control of Northern Dobruja. This way, the Dobrujan Circassians (which only stayed 14 years in the region) and the Romanian authorities never had any particular interaction. Today, two villages in Romania, Cerchezu and Slava Cercheză, both in Dobruja, are named after the Circassians.