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History
The Freistehender Glockenstuhl: Heartbeat of Norka’s Community
The Freistehender Glockenstuhl (independent bell tower), standing proudly north of the wooden church in Norka, served as more than just a bell tower. It was the lifeline of the community, conveying messages, marking time, and summoning villagers to various events with its resonant tones. Constructed adjacent to the wooden church, the bell tower was a […]
Who was Catherine the Great?
Catherine the Great, born Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, was a monarch who ruled as Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was born on May 2, 1729, in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland) and died on November 17, 1796, in Tsarskoye Selo, Russia (now Pushkin). Catherine the Great came to […]
How Germans Ended Up in Volga Region of Russia
The settlement of Germans in the Volga region of Russia dates back to the 18th century. During the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, the Russian Empire sought to attract foreign settlers to colonize and develop the sparsely populated regions of the country. Catherine the Great […]
Volga Germans in the USA: A Vibrant Community Preserving Their Cultural Heritage
In a quiet corner of the United States, a remarkable community has thrived, quietly preserving its rich cultural heritage while contributing to the tapestry of American society. The Volga Germans, descendants of German settlers along the Volga River in Russia, have forged a unique identity in the USA, blending their ancestral roots with the spirit […]
Arrival of Volga Germans in Brazil
The Volga Germans were ethnic Germans who settled in the Volga River region of Russia in the 18th century. However, due to various factors, many Volga Germans left Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of them migrated to Brazil, particularly to the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa […]
How did Volga Germans Get to Argentina?
The migration of Volga Germans to Argentina occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Following a series of economic and political challenges in the Volga River region of Russia, some Volga Germans sought new opportunities and better lives elsewhere. Many of them chose to emigrate to Argentina. The reasons for Volga Germans choosing […]
Who Where the Volga Germans
The Volga Germans were ethnic Germans who settled in the Volga River region of Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries. The term “Volga Germans” specifically refers to Germans who migrated to Russia and established colonies along the Volga River and its tributaries. The history of the Volga Germans begins in the 18th century when […]