Ethnic Germans in Kazakhstan face legacy of the Soviet Union
⟶ Around 400,000 ethnic Germans were deported to Kazakhstan by Stalin approximately 85 years ago. Kazakhstan is now facing the lasting effects of this Soviet-era action.
Kazakhstan is struggling to deal with the legacy of the Soviet dictatorship. Some 85 years ago, Stalin deported hundreds of thousands of people: Some 400,000 ethnic Germans living in the USSR were sent to Kazakhstan.
Background
The deportations were part of actions taken by the Soviet dictatorship under Stalin.
Why it matters
Kazakhstan is currently dealing with the long-term consequences of these historical deportations of ethnic Germans. The legacy of the Soviet dictatorship continues to affect the country.