Mitau is the German name for Jelgava, located in the historical German region of Kurland, today called Latvia. Names Jelgava, Latvia Mitau, Kurland Mitau, Latvia Surnames Büge (Dobrinka)* Gutjahr Lionier* Schwertz* Aeriel view of Jelgava (2007). Source: Igors Jefimovs via Wikipedia Commons. 56.648333, 23.713889 Volga Colonies Dobrinka Enders Katharinenstadt Katharinenstadt