Another good point of reference for all this cultural commentary is the Volga Germans. They were moved to the Volga to enrich the culture with their farming met

Another good point of reference for all this cultural commentary is the Volga Germans. They were moved to the Volga to enrich the culture with their farming methods. Later most left Russia for the US and even today there is long simmering resentment over the indignities of life in Russia.