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Volga German families settled in and around Kenes following the 1941 Deportation.

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).

Volga German families settled in the German village of Kornwestheim following the 1990 collapse of the Soviet Union.

Volga German families settled in the German village of Büchenbeuren following the 1990 collapse of the Soviet Union.

Volga German families settled in Osoyevka following the 1941 Deportation. This village no longer exists.

Volga German families settled in Öhringen following the 1990 collapse of the Soviet Union.

Volga German families settled in the North Caucasus in the village of Korenovsk.

Volga German families settled in and around Tamm following the 1990 collapse of the Soviet Union.

Volga German families were settled in and around Shumikha.

Volga German families were settled in the village of Lugovoi following their 1941 Deportation from the Volga Region.