Vizhai, Ivdel District, Sverdlovskaya Oblast (Siberia)

Includes the following communities

Вижай, Ивдель район, Свердловская область

Vizhai, Ivdel District, Sverdlovskskaya Oblast (Siberia)

Wischaj, Iwdel District, Swerdlowskaja Oblast (Siberia)

History

Volga German families settled in Vishai following the 1941 Deportation.

The fillage was badly damaged by fire in May 1991. On 11 August 2010, additional forest fires destroyed all but one home in the village. That home was removed by governmental officials and further settlement there was forbidden by government order. Nevertheless, several former residents have returned and built houses there (as evidenced by the photo).

Surnames

Späth (Balzer)

Volga German Families

The following Volga German families settled in Vizhai:

Spät from Bangert

Volga Colonies

Bangert

External Links

- Вижай (Свердловская область) (Russian Wikipedia)