The Forgotten Stories of Russian-German Immigrants

Video: The Forgotten Stories of Russian-German Immigrants

Russian-German Olga Wagner has lived a turbulent life. Like thousands of others, her personal history is intertwined with that of the two European powers, Germany and Russia. The story of German settlers in Russia began in Catherine the Great's reign. At first, they were welcome, but their fortunes changed during the Crimean War in the 19th century, the Nazi era, and on into the complexities of the Soviet period. Many families suffered. Join us on an emotional odyssey that traces the poignant history of migration between Russia and Germany!