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German Russians history tied to Catherine and fears of fifth columnists
A reader note recalls German settlers in Russia invited by Catherine the Great, their VOLGA region prosperity, and later suspicions of Nazi collaboration leading to a 400000 move to Siberia. It notes loyalty mixed with espionage fears and invites orders for a leaflet on European War background.
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Russia
Siberia
Catherine the Great
Soviet Union
Hitler
Catherine
Volga River
Volga
Samara
Saratov
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