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The story of German Russians begins with the migration of land-hungry German peasants to Ukraine under covenant with Catherine the Great, and ends with their descendants' migration to the North Dakota prairies under the aegis of American railroad companies.

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The award-winning documentary The Germans From Russia: Children of the Steppe, Children of the Prairie illuminates the history of this ethnic group -- tracing their movement from the original Germanic homeland to their pioneer experience on the Russian steppes and finally through their second migration to the prairies of American. Many sent money and food home to Russia to support the families left behind. Many were joined by relatives who followed them to the New World. But for many, the parting was permanent as starvation, disease, and Stalinist purges severed their family ties.

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The Germans From Russia on Videotape

If you missed seeing The Germans From Russia: Children of the Steppe, Children of the Prairie on Prairie Public Television, you still have a chance to enjoy this wonderful documentary. Order a DVD copy of The Germans From Russia PLUS a copy of Prairie Crosses, Prairie Voices: Iron Crosses of the Great Plains for only $29.95 — that's two full length documentaries for the price of one! Order online now or call 1-800-359-6900 to order your copies today.