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== Timeline == | |||
As Imperial Russia expanded, a great need developed for capable and industrious workers, especially farmers, to settle these new and often unsafe lands. Many Germans, eager to improve their positions in life, began to colonize in Russia. As their colonies grew, the Germans developed more land and established "daughter colonies." Many of these Russian Germans later emigrated to the United States, Canada, and South America. Below are some key dates and events in the history of Germans from Russia: | |||
1762 Catherine the Great issues first manifesto inviting foreigners to settle in Russia. No response. | 1762 Catherine the Great issues first manifesto inviting foreigners to settle in Russia. No response. | ||
1763 Catherine the Great issues second manifesto inviting foreigners to settle in Russia. This time it attracts thousands of colonists from Germany, largely because of the following incentives. | 1763 Catherine the Great issues second manifesto inviting foreigners to settle in Russia. This time it attracts thousands of colonists from Germany, largely because of the following incentives. | ||
*Free transportation to Russia | |||
*Large tracts of free land, plenty of water, free timber | |||
*The free exercise of religion | |||
*Interest-free loans for purchasing equipment | |||
*Freedom from taxes for ten to thirty years, depending on the area of settlement | |||
*Exemption from military service for themselves and their descendants | |||
*Local self-government in colonies | |||
1764-1768 German colonies are founded along the Volga River. Isolated colonies are founded in the Ukraine (including Belovesh) and around St. Petersburg. | 1764-1768 German colonies are founded along the Volga River. Isolated colonies are founded in the Ukraine (including Belovesh) and around St. Petersburg. | ||
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1872-1873 Several groups emigrate from the Odessa area to Nebraska and the Dakotas. Scouts from other Black Sea colonies and the Volga colonies investigate opportunities in America. | 1872-1873 Several groups emigrate from the Odessa area to Nebraska and the Dakotas. Scouts from other Black Sea colonies and the Volga colonies investigate opportunities in America. | ||
1874 The Imperial Russian government amends the 187l decree and institutes compulsory military conscription of German colonists immediately. | 1874 The Imperial Russian government amends the 187l decree and institutes compulsory military conscription of German colonists immediately. | ||