Includes the following communities
Zhanatas, Sarysusk District, Zhambyl Region
Жанатас, Сарысуский район, Жамбылская Область
History
Volga Germans settled in Zhanatas, the administrative center for the Sarysusk District in the Zhambyl Region of Kazakhstan. It was officially founded on 25 June 1969.
Many Volga Germans moved there, but now most have immigrated to Germany.
Surnames
Volga German Families
The following Volga German families are known to have lived in and around Zhantas:
Meisner from Oberdorf
Volga Colonies
External Links
- Жанатас (Russian Wikipedia) [in Russian]
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Volga Colonies
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Migrated From
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