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Lecture Series: Science First Hand / Лекторій: Наука з перших уст / Vortragsreihe: Wissenschaft aus erster Hand


German Colonies in Ukraine: Tragic History & the Search for Family Heritage


SPEAKER: Kostiantyn Lozhkin, M.Sc. in System Programming, Senior Software Engineer & Independent Researcher (Berlin)


Report summary: Explore the fascinating and tragic history of German colonies in Ukraine, from their prosperous beginnings in the 18th century to their systematic destruction under the Soviet regime and World War II. This presentation examines the economic and religious motivations that brought Mennonites and other settlers to the Russian Empire, highlighting the rise of thriving communities before their devastation through revolution, terror, and mass deportation.
Beyond the historical overview, this video documents a personal detective story of reconstructing a family tree when physical archives have been destroyed. Learn how combining traditional research with modern DNA testing and global digital databases can bridge the gaps in family history, connecting descendants across continents and restoring the identities that totalitarian systems tried to erase.

DATE: 15 December 2025, Monday

The organizers of the event:
• German-Ukrainian Academic Society
• Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Germany

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