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Peredvizhniki (Russian: Передви́жники, IPA: [pʲɪrʲɪˈdvʲiʐnʲɪkʲɪ]), often called The Wanderers or The Itinerants in English, were a group of Russian realist artists who formed an artists' cooperative in protest of academic restrictions; it evolved into the Society for Travelling Art Exhibitions, in short Peredvizhniks in ...
13 mar 2019 · The Wisconsin-Russia Connection: More Than Just Cold Winters. Posted on March 13, 2019. For all the things Wisconsin is known for, “eyewitness accounts of Russian history” may not top the list. But as it turns out, the Library and Archives division of the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) maintains a unique collection of documents written ...
Russians in Wisconsin. In 1920, Russian immigrants constituted about 5 percent of the foreign population in Wisconsin. By 1950, nine to ten thousand Russian immigrants had settled in Wisconsin. The first Russians to come were Jewish: a group arrived in Milwaukee on October 13, 1881.
The Russian-American population of the Milwaukee area has continued to attend Russian Jewish synagogues, such as Congregation Moshiach Now in Shorewood, which provide Russians with opportunities to interact with one another and build community.
11 sie 2019 · The Volga Germans: In Russia and the Americas, from 1763 to the Present (University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1977): 216. To submit additional information or corrections for this page, please contact the Webmaster. HISTORY The Volga Germans in Wisconsin lived primarily in urban areas.
Take a Trip to These Charming Wisconsin Towns with European Vibes. If you’ve been craving a European vacation but want something a little more budget-friendly, these Wisconsin cities will do just the trick. Wander down cobblestone streets, sip craft wine in rolling vineyards and join in the fun at cultural celebrations throughout the year ...
This map shows the location of major settlement regions for various ethnic groups. Includes a legend in lower left hand corner. Sparse settlement is represented by white.