Russian Mennonites

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the history and background of the Mennonite society in Russia. It discusses their structure and culture, as well as their function and purpose as they see it. The paper also discusses how their fortunes changed in Russia and looks at their attempts to flee from the country to begin a new life elsewhere.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
History
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Many of the Mennonites discussed the situation and decided to leave Russia and search out new lands to settle in. With the possibility of losing 40,000 of its most industrious and prosperous farmers, Russia met with the colonies and convinced many of them there would be untold hardships in other countries for those who left the comforts of Russia (The Russian Mennonites http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Mennonite). Many Mennonites were frightened by this discussion and agreed to stay. It did not last long however, and the ravages of war and other politically motivated measures in Russia convinced the Mennonites to restart the exodus plan."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Menno Lite: (accessed 3-28-07) http://www.thirdway.com/menno/lite/?C=59
• Baptists and Mennonites in Russia (accessed 3-28-07) http://www.gameo.org/index.asp?content=http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/B37104.html
• Russian Mennonites (accessed 3-28-07) http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/mennonites.html
• Forestry Service among Mennonites in Tsarist Russia Dr. Lawrence Klippenstein (accessed 3-28-07) http://www.mennonitegenealogy.com/russia/Forestry_Service_Report_1908.htm
• The Russian Mennonites(accessed 3-28-07) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Mennonite

More papers on Russian Mennonites:

• Comparison Essay # 134716 : "The Russian Mafia vs. the Japanese Yakuza"
• Essay # 85369 : "Russian Revolution"
• Analytical Essay # 2748 : "The Mighty Five - Influential Russian Composers"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: