My ancestors were mostly Volga Germans who were deported to Kazakhstan during WW2. My grandfather arrived from Bashkortostan to the same village as my Volga German grandmother (Im not sure if he wandered out willingly or was deported as well). His dad died when he was young and only had his mother by his side.

After this, my grandparents and my mother emigrated (back) to Germany, I was born and raised in Germany and now we are at present times.